Haltom City, TX
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About Haltom City
- • Singer-songwriter, Delbert McClinton, a blues and rock artist, was born in Haltom City.
- • While not 'invented', the city has a strong history in the DFW area's automotive culture.
- • Its location along major transportation routes helped Haltom City develop as a residential suburb.
- • A local legend speaks of a 'haunted' stretch of road near the old city limits.
- • The devastating Trinity River flood of 1949 impacted Haltom City's early development.
- • It's named for a railroad official, and was incorporated in 1949.
- • With around 48,000 people, it has more residents than many Texas county seats.
- • It sits 673 feet above sea level, affording relatively flat terrain.
- • Manufacturing and retail sectors are key employers for residents.
- • There's a feeling of quiet, yet bustling growth, with a touch of vintage charm.
- • The Texas Rangers, a nearby MLB team, won the World Series in 2023.
- • The Dallas-Fort Worth area is home to the annual Red River Showdown between Texas and Oklahoma.
- • The area's geology includes sedimentary rocks formed during the Cretaceous period.
- • The city is located within the Trinity River watershed.
- • The area was historically inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Wichita.
- • U.S. Highway 377 passes through Haltom City.