Alice (Texas) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Jim Wells County, Texas, United States
About Alice (Texas)
It was here, in the 1940s, that Tejano music was first recorded and popularized. Armando Marroquin, Sr., of Alice and partner Paco Betancourt of San Benito launched what was to be the first home-based recording company to record Tejano artists exclusively. Ideal Records, which was based in Alice, under the direction of Marroquin became the vehicle for Tejano groups and artists to get their music to the public. Marroquin, who also owned and operated a jukebox company, ensured that Ideal recordings would be distributed throughout South Texas. The songs recorded, which were contributed by Tejano and Mexican composers, became very popular through jukeboxes placed in restaurants, cantinas, or other establishments that would have them, and the then-scarce Spanish-language radio programs. In addi
Top Attractions in Alice (Texas)
Explore the best things to see and do in Alice (Texas):
- ★Lake Findley
- ★South Texas Museum
- ★Tejano Music Hall of Fame Museum
- ★Water tower
Where to Eat in Alice (Texas)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Big House Burgers
Where to Stay in Alice (Texas)
- 🏨Best Western Executive Inn
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alice
- 🏨Scottish Inn
Alice (Texas) Travel Guide Sections
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