Scissors, TX
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- 76 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Located in the Rio Grande Valley about six miles southeast of Alamo, Scissors is a quiet community tucked along Farm Road 493 in Hidalgo County. The area got its start in the early 1960s and has grown steadily over the decades into a residential neighborhood of nearly 4,000 people. Surrounded by South Texas farmland, it offers a peaceful, rural setting while keeping you within easy reach of the region's larger towns.
Since Scissors is unincorporated, residents rely on neighboring communities for city services and daily shopping. Families are part of the Donna Independent School District, with younger students attending nearby campuses like Stainke Elementary and Runn Elementary. Farm Road 493 provides a straight shot north to Alamo and the expressway, making for an easy daily commute to jobs, dining, and medical centers across Hidalgo County.
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