COMMENT BY
Texasagape from Mineral Wells, TX
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Mineral Wells, TX
COMMENT
Not as Bland as You Might Think!
This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out is not a big deal, there is McAllen a little over 30 minutes away and Brownsville about 25 minutes away. Harlingen as the usual franchise foods and restaurants. The community has a lovely library, a little of this and that. You can volunteer at numerous places. If you are bored in Harlingen it is your fault. It is better air quality than most places in the USA. The cost of living rivals that of small town Boquete, Panama. Medical facilities are nearby and offer a wide range of specialties. Mexico is a short drive away. There is not worse crime here than there is in most small towns near cities. Harlingen's climate rivals Florida'. Three International airports within 40 miles range. Harlingen is only about 4 miles from town center. South Padre Island is only about 45 minutes away. Bird sanctuaries, wild life, wonderful; people with warm Latin charm all around. the only thing wrong is that it is so blue (Democrat) here! This city boasts the lowest cost of living in the USA. It is a must visit before going to a foreign country to find a cheap cost of living.