Alfred, TX

Alfred is a tiny South Texas community tucked along State Highway 359, roughly a dozen miles northeast of Alice. With fewer than a hundred residents, it is a quiet, rural corner of Jim Wells County where life moves at a slow pace. Founded in 1888 as Driscoll, the area has deep local roots dating back to the regional railroad days. Today, its biggest draw is the monthly outdoor flea market held on the first full weekend of every month, bringing in visitors from across the county. It is a peaceful, wide-open spot for anyone seeking true country living with easy highway access to nearby towns.