Domino, TX
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About Domino
- • Blues guitarist Frankie Lee Sims, known for his raw sound, was born in Domino.
- • While not "invented", the spirit of small-town Texas hospitality thrives here.
- • The Kansas City Southern Railway established a stop here, spurring Domino's growth.
- • Stories say a local dog once alerted residents to a dangerous approaching storm.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Domino's small farming community.
- • Named for the game, Domino was established along the railroad in the 1880s.
- • With approximately 50 residents, it's smaller than many apartment complexes.
- • Domino sits at 351 feet above sea level, offering slightly elevated views.
- • Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and timber, drives Domino's economy.
- • Being in Domino feels like stepping back in time to a simpler, quieter life.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, a few hours away, won Super Bowl XXX against the Steelers.
- • Local high school football rivalries are fiercely contested in this area.
- • The town lies within the Cypress Creek watershed.