One of the fastest-growing communities in the country, Cedar Park is located northwest of Austin on US 183. Now primarily a suburb of the capital city, this was once “cedar chopper” country, the home of many Scottish immigrants who cut the local ashe juniper (locally called “cedar”) trees to provide fence posts for area ranches. …
This small community on the banks of the Guadalupe River was started in 1879 by Reverend J. C. W. Ingram, who built a general store and post office in what is now called Old Ingram. Old Ingram, located off TX 27 on Old Ingram Loop, is home to many art galleries and antiques shops. Ingram …
The town of Hutto started off small, just a little farming community located northeast of Austin on US 79 between Round Rock and Taylor. Surrounded by blackland farms consisting of mostly cotton fields, the community remained pretty quiet for years, home to a cotton gin and a few stores. In 2000, the population was just …
This East Texas community began as a frontier trading post. Surrounded by tall pine forests, the city is a gateway to Sam Houston National Forest, named for Huntsville’s most famous resident. The city is also home to Sam Houston State University. Many Texans also know Huntsville as the headquarters of the Texas prison system but …
Settled in 1856 on Honey Creek, Hico [local pronunciation] relocated three miles away on the Bosque River when the railroad was built in 1880. Local legend says that Billy the Kid was never killed in New Mexico but lived his life out in Hico until he died at the age of 92. Today, a Billy …
This Panhandle town was named for the many Hereford cattle that once grazed here. Today cattle remain an important part of the city’s economy: an estimated three million head of cattle are moved through here every year and the town’s motto is “The Beef Capital of the World.” Hereford is the county seat of Deaf …
This East Texas community blossomed with the discovery of oil in 1930. Today oil continues to be the prime attraction of this city, which also serves as a center for surrounding farms. Downtown, travelers will find many restored historic buildings thanks to the city’s participation in the Main Street preservation project. Attractions Depot Museum and …