Alice is a city located in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was established in 1888 and named after Alice Gertrudis King Kleberg, the daughter of Richard King, who was the founder of the King Ranch. The city grew rapidly due to its location on the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway and its proximity to the oil fields in South Texas.
Notable people from Alice include country music singer Roger Creager and former NFL player Richard Culliver.
The population of Alice has fluctuated over the years, reaching a peak of over 25,000 in the 1980s before declining slightly in recent years.
Alice is located in South Texas, approximately 45 miles west of Corpus Christi. The city is situated on the Coastal Plain region of Texas and is surrounded by farmland and oil fields.
The economy of Alice is primarily based on agriculture, oil and gas production, and tourism. The city is home to several major oil companies and agricultural businesses.
Alice has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from Mexican, German, and Czech immigrants. The city hosts several cultural events throughout the year, including the South Texas International Film Festival and the Alice Folk Festival.