[6] Refugio is the birthplace of Baseball Hall of Fame member Nolan Ryan.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.0 km2), all land.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

The Brownsville Charros, Corpus Christi Spudders, Harlingen Hubs, McAllen Packers and Taft Cardinals joined Refugio in the league, which began play on April 14, 1938.

On August 25, at peak intensity, Hurricane Harvey hit Refugio, causing significant damage to businesses and homes along US-77.

Several businesses in Refugio closed permanently in the aftermath of Harvey, and the town was without utilities for months.