Special to the AdvanceFinancial website GoBankingRates.com recently rated Texas as a great place to retire, highlighting its tropical climate, low cost of living and no state income tax. For many retirees, safety is also a top consideration, so GoBankingRates. com went a step further and compiled a list of the 11 safest places to retire in Texas, with McAllen making the list once again. They ranked cities highest for the low crime rates, comfortable amenities and affordable housing.“McAllen is not just a great place to retire, it is also just a great place to live – PERIOD,” said McAllen Mayor ...