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Elsa is a small town of only 5,680 residents
A red caboose sits on the corner of North Broad Way Street in the small town of Elsa, a reminder of its railroad days. Neighbors often run into each other at concerts at The Garden at Pacific Trails or while cheering on the football team at the high school. "The city always throws festivals with live music. There is a new skate park, and they are working on a trail that will connect the length of the town," says Brett and Beatrize Johnson, owners of Betuzas Coffee Cafe. This Hidalgo County city started as a farming community but took with the establishment of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad in 1927. Since then, Elsa has grown exponentially and is even where the famous Ro-Tel brand started, now a hallmark in Tex-Mex cooking. While new homes and parks are on the way in Elsa, it still has that homey feel. "The city has some good infrastructure. You get much bang for your buck here, and it's not too overcrowded," Johnson says.
New developments at Elsa City Park
Mario Leal City Park is on the west end of town, featuring several ballfields and the Elsa Public Library. Elsa's Parks and Recreation Department organizes annual events and youth sports like soccer and basketball. Kids also sign up for the Elsa/Delta United Pony League for baseball, which offers a division for boys and girls. Elsa City Park is a mile east of the library, popular for its new skatepark. The city is working on transforming the former Union Pacific Railroad grounds into a 22-acre linear park with trails and a splash zone. "The new commission is trying to be a bit more forward and add some urban things in a small town," says Eric Jimenez, a Realtor at Eric Real Estate Group who has sold houses in the area for eight years.
A playground in located in Mario Leal City Park.
Multiple walking trails are located throughout the neighborhood of Elsa.
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Events held at The Garden at Pacific Trails
The Garden at Pacific Trails is the town's main event space, hosting concerts, group yoga and painting sessions. "The Garden is this cool, old industrial feed mill that they revamped into a cool party place," Johnson says. The Elsa Small Town Throwdown is held in January, a two-day cook-off with live boxing and music performances. In November, The Garden transforms into a fall festival with a pumpkin patch, hayrides and country dance lessons. During October, neighbors come for an evening of fright during the Halloween Haunted House.
Mornings are easy at Betuzas Coffee Cafe
Walmart Supercenter on South Broadway Street draws two million visitors annually, as it is a shopping hotspot for surrounding rural areas. However, long-time residents appreciate local and family-owned businesses. Since 1991, Charlie's Meat Market's red barn has drawn patrons for fresh meats and their smoked barbeque. Alameda Restaurant has seen generations grow up eating comforting dishes in its booths. Owned by a family native to the valley, Betuzas Coffee Cafe's menu consists of specialty lattes, empanadas and a small lunch menu. "We are one of the few family-owned coffee shops in town. We pride ourselves on our local flavors," says Johnson. "Elsa is the last safe haven of affordability in the Valley." Elsa is within 25 miles of Trenton Crossing Shopping Center and La Plaza Mall, two of Hidalgo County's most visited retail destinations.
Heb supermarket is conveniently located in the heart of Elsa.
Multiple shopping options are available in Elsa.
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Commuting with Interstate 69C and Texas State Highway 107
Elsa is a car-dependent city found between the rural communities of La Blanca and Edcouch. The closest thoroughfares are Interstate 69C and Texas State Highway 107, which leads to McAllen and Mission in under 30 miles. McAllen is the fifth largest city in South Texas and is home to the McAllen International Airport. Mission Regional Medical Center is a longer drive, about 30 miles away. The Pharr International Bridge is 27 miles south, leading locals to Mexico without even hopping on a plane. There are several churches in Elsa, including the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, established in 1956.
Elsa is located in the state of Texas, in Hidalgo County.
Charter school education at IDEA Elsa
The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District serves around 4,500 students and earns a C on Niche. Several elementary schools are in town, including John F. Kennedy Elementary School on West 9th Street, ranked with a C-minus. David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy earns a C-minus and immerses 6th graders in a creative learning environment. Carlos F. Truan Jr. High School earns a C-minus, and Edcouch-Elsa High has a C-plus and is home to an early college program. B-minus rated IDEA Elsa on South Fannin Street is a free, public charter school with a rigorous college prep-based curriculum for kindergarten through eleventh graders.
Mix of old and new construction in Elsa
Ranch-style and prefabricated cottage homes rest closely together on Elsa's wide streetscapes. House styles vary, usually accompanied by fenced yards and paved driveways. New construction reflects Spanish Revival and custom contemporary builds. Prices typically range from under $100,000 for fixer-uppers to over $350,000 for move-in ready homes. "There are many investment opportunities because the home and appraisal district values are low," Jimenez says. According to the CAP Index, Elsa has a Crime Score of 5 out of 10, slightly above the national average of 4. The Elsa Police Department regularly engages with the community through crime prevention programming and outreach.
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