Refugio, TX

Sitting along the Mission River in the South Texas coastal bend, Refugio is a quiet town with deep roots and a relaxed pace. Located between Victoria and Corpus Christi, it serves as the county seat while keeping the feel of an easygoing, close-knit rural community. The area is surrounded by open ranchland and offers quick drives to the coast for fishing and weekend getaways. It also holds a special spot in sports history as the birthplace of baseball legend Nolan Ryan, giving locals a proud claim to fame to go with their quiet everyday life.