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Established on H&TC Railroad when track was laid from Brenham to Austin in 1871. Settled chiefly by Wendish immigrants who moved from Serbin community six miles south. Notorious outlaw Bill Longley hanged here Oct. 11, 1878; historical marker at grave in cemetery on U.S. 290 at west city limi...

Second oldest community in Dallas County. Founded on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad about 1850. Highest point in county. Post office granted before 1856. Like most cities in the metroplex, growth paralleled other areas. Home to private school, Northwood University.

Agricultural village just off I-10 halfway between Houston and San Antonio, founded by the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1873; named for a pioneer merchant, F.W. Flato. Waves of immigrants—English, German, Bohemian, Czech and Italian—settled in and around Flatonia. Town most prominently celebrates...

First called Hamiltonburg, name changed to suit its location near confluence of Atascosa, Nueces and Frio rivers. Commercial center for ranching, hunting and fishing, and oil and gas production.Annual events include the Choke Canyon Birding Festival the first weekend in February and the Three Riv...

Grew from wayfaring stop on historic Bankhead Highway and Old Spanish Trail from San Antonio to California in mid-1800s. Still a primary road junction of I-10 (U.S. 80), U.S. 90 and Texas 54, and hub to several state and national parks. Located in a broad basin devoted to irrigated farming, surro...

Freestone rock in this area gave county its name; county seat is recognized as banking, market and shipping center. Rock quarry, sawmill, lignite coal mining, and oil and gas production, contribute to town’s economy.May–July is a fun time to visit area with acres and acres of peach trees pr...

First settlers arrived in 1848; town organized about 1873 when railroad built on donated land in return for depot built on designated portion of land. Currently a regional industrial-distribution center with more than 40 industries, including five Fortune 500 companies. Home of Southwestern Chris...

First settled about 1880, post office was established in 1886 before town site was designated. City incorporated in 1909 when railroad built through and land value jumped to $7 per acre. Now commercial and distribution center for large agricultural and ranching area.W. Lee Colburn Park offers 14 ...

Established about 1875 as seat of Eastland County, grew primarily as a trade center for surrounding farms and ranches. Named for Capt. William M. Eastland, San Jacinto hero and Texas Ranger. Current area resources include oil, ranching, farming and manufacturing. Fruit, pecans, vegetables and fee...

Town developed with establishment of military post in 1859, an outpost on Butterfield Overland Mail Route at crossing of Old San Antonio Road and ancient Comanche War Trail. Popular with Native Americans long before white men arrived because of large springs nearby. Area was one of earliest irrig...