Abbott, Texas Small incorporated city in Hill County, Texas, known as the birthplace of Willie Nelson; rural community with a compact population and an agricultural character.
Ackerly, Texas A small incorporated city straddling Dawson and Martin counties in Texas; population 220 at the 2010 Census. A rural community with agricultural roots and local services typical of…
Adrian, Texas Small town in Oldham County, Texas, on historic U.S. Route 66. Known as the 'Midpoint' of Route 66 and a stop for travelers. Population 166 at the 2010 census.
Alamo Heights, Texas Alamo Heights is a small, independent city surrounded by San Antonio. Known for tree-lined streets, strong schools, local shops and cultural institutions, it functions as an afflue…
Allen, Texas Allen is a suburban city in Collin County north of Dallas, Texas, that grew from a 19th‑century railroad stop into a regional community known for schools, parks, retail and sports…
Alton, Texas Alton is a small city in southern Texas's Rio Grande Valley. This article summarizes its location, climate, development, economy, community services, and notable regional role.
Alvarado, Texas Alvarado is the oldest incorporated city in Johnson County, Texas. This article summarizes its location, history, community character, economy, and notable features within the nort…
Alvin, Texas Alvin is a city in Brazoria County in southeastern Texas, part of the Greater Houston region. It is known for its small-city character, local education institutions, and location b…
Amarillo, Texas — City in the Texas Panhandle Amarillo, Texas Amarillo is a regional center in the Texas Panhandle known for cattle ranching, meatpacking, Route 66 landmarks, and nearby Palo Duro Canyon. It serves as a cultural and economic h…
Anna, Texas: Overview, history, and community profile Anna, Texas Anna is a city in Collin County, Texas, north of the Dallas–Fort Worth area. This article summarizes its character, history, institutions, growth, and local features.
Appleby, Texas Appleby is a small city in Nacogdoches County in East Texas. This article outlines its location, landscape, history, local economy, government services, and community highlights.
Aspermont, Texas Aspermont is a small rural town in Texas and the county seat of Stonewall County, serving as a local center for government, schools and agriculture in the rolling plains of West‑Ce…
Aubrey, Texas Aubrey is a small city in Denton County, Texas, part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. It had a population of 2,595 at the 2010 census and retains a mix of rural characte…
Austin, Texas Capital of Texas known for live music, a large public university, technology and government institutions, and annual cultural festivals. A regional center of education, business, a…
Austwell, Texas Small coastal city in Refugio County on the Texas Gulf Coast, noted for its proximity to coastal wetlands, recreational fishing and birdwatching opportunities.
Azle, Texas: small city northwest of Fort Worth near Eagle Mountain Lake Azle, Texas Azle is a city in Tarrant County in north-central Texas. Once an agricultural community, it is now a residential suburb with parks, lake recreation, local shops and an independent…
Baird, Texas — county seat of Callahan County Baird, Texas Baird is a small city in west‑central Texas and the county seat of Callahan County. Founded as a railroad town, it remains a local government, agricultural and service center along…
Bangs, Texas — overview, history and community profile Bangs, Texas Bangs is a small city in Brown County, Texas. This article summarizes its location, development, institutions, local economy and role within the surrounding rural region.
Bastrop, Texas Bastrop, Texas: a historic city on the Colorado River, county seat of Bastrop County, known for its Victorian downtown, Lost Pines forest, state park recreation, and proximity to A…
Beverly Hills, Texas — small city in McLennan County Beverly Hills, Texas Beverly Hills is a small incorporated city in McLennan County, Texas, near Waco. This article summarizes its location, character, history, local government, and community features.
Big Lake, Texas Big Lake is a small West Texas city and the county seat of Reagan County, known for ranching, oil and gas activity, and local government services.
Blue Mound, Texas: small city in Tarrant County within the Dallas–Fort Worth region Blue Mound, Texas A concise encyclopedia entry on Blue Mound, a small incorporated city in Tarrant County, Texas, describing location, character, history, community features, and local institutions.
Brazos Country, Texas Brazos Country is a small incorporated city in Austin County, Texas, notable for its rural setting and small population. This article summarizes its location, history, governance,…
Brownsboro, Texas Small city in Henderson County, East Texas. Overview of location, environment, history, community life, schools, economy and outdoor recreation.
Cameron, Texas Cameron is a small city in central Texas that serves as the county seat of Milam County, notable for its historic courthouse, local agriculture, and role as a regional service cent…
Canyon, Texas: University Town and Gateway to Palo Duro Canyon Canyon, Texas Canyon, Texas is a Texas Panhandle city home to a public university and serving as a regional hub and gateway to Palo Duro Canyon, offering outdoor recreation, ranching heritage, e…
Center, Texas — county seat and small city in eastern Texas Center, Texas Center is a small city in eastern Texas that serves as the county seat of Shelby County. It is a local center for government, commerce and services in a rural, forested region near…
Childress, Texas Childress is a city in north Texas and the county seat of Childress County, serving as a transportation, government, and service center for the surrounding ranching and farming reg…
Clifton, Texas Clifton is a small city in Bosque County, central Texas, with a 2010 population of 3,348. This article describes its setting, history, economy, civic life and practical visitor inf…
Commerce, Texas: A small college city in Hunt County Commerce, Texas Overview of Commerce, Texas — location, population, university, history, economy and notable features of this Hunt County college town northeast of Dallas.
List of cities in Texas Overview and context for the cities of Texas, including how municipal classifications work, historical development, notable examples, and how such lists are used.
