Alba, TX

united states

Alba is a small East Texas town of about 660 people, located 20 miles southeast of Tyler on Highway 69. The area sits in the Piney Woods with rolling hills and forests. Most visitors arrive via Highway 69 from Tyler or use Highway 37 for east-west travel, connecting to Interstate 20 for longer trips. The town hosts an annual Fire Ant Festival each October, celebrating its relationship with the region's notorious red ants through contests and themed activities.