With a high quality of life, a thriving economy, opportunities for outdoor activities and an impressive rate of growth, residents of Cedar Park have much to enjoy. The town’s population…

Founded in 1880, the site of Kyle, Texas, was selected based on the location of the nearby International-Great Northern Railroad route. By 1890, the population had grown to almost 800,…

With more than 130 sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Bastrop has been dubbed the “Most Historic Small Town in Texas.” The downtown area features historic buildings…

Georgetown was not named for a British king, nor was it named for the Massachusetts city of the same name. Instead, it was named in honor of the man who…

What do Lyndon Johnson and Heloise have in common? They both graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos. The college, now known as Texas State University —…

Transportation has always been important to the residents of Temple. After all, the town was founded by a railroad in 1881 and named for Bernard Moore Temple, an official with…

Nestled in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country, Austin is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the state. Many residents of Austin are committed to preserving…

In 1990, Hutto was home to a mere 630 residents, which represented a drop of 4.4 percent between 1980 and 1990. By 2000, the population had almost doubled to 1,250…