Mikes, TX

united states

Mikes is a small border town in South Texas's Rio Grande Valley, home to about 1,700 people in Starr County. US Highway 83 runs right through town, connecting it to McAllen (45 miles east) and Laredo (80 miles northwest), while State Highway 16 provides access north to Interstate 35. The historic Catholic church anchors the community and hosts annual cross-border festivals.