Kyle, TX
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About Kyle
- • Actor Scoot McNairy, known for "Argo" and "Halt and Catch Fire," was born in Kyle.
- • Kyle, TX, is considered the "Pie Capital of Texas," hosting a popular pie festival.
- • The International & Great Northern Railroad established a stop here, creating the town.
- • A local legend says outlaw Sam Bass once hid in the area's dense brush.
- • Devastating floods in 1998 caused significant damage, prompting infrastructure improvements.
- • It's named for Fergus Kyle, established after the railroad arrived, incorporated 1880.
- • With over 60,000 residents, it's one of Texas's fastest-growing cities.
- • Sitting at 709 feet, the town offers views of the Texas Hill Country.
- • Many residents commute to Austin for jobs in tech and government.
- • A sense of community blends with the excitement of rapid growth.
- • The San Antonio Spurs, 45 minutes away, won five NBA championships.
- • Hays High School and Lehman High School share a fierce rivalry in football.
- • The area's underlying geology is primarily limestone from the Cretaceous period.
- • The Blanco River flows through the Kyle area.
- • White-tailed deer are common in the Kyle area.
- • Live oak trees are prevalent in the region.
- • The area was inhabited by various Native American groups before European settlement.
- • The Kyle Railroad Depot, built in 1880, is a notable historic structure.
- • Interstate 35 is a major transportation artery running through Kyle.