Lytle, TX
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About Lytle
- • Country singer Johnny Rodriguez, known for "Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico," hails from Lytle.
- • The Lytle State Bank, chartered in 1907, was a key financial institution for local farmers.
- • The International & Great Northern Railroad's arrival in 1881 spurred Lytle's growth.
- • Legend says a stagecoach carrying gold was robbed near Lytle, never recovered.
- • Devastating floods in the early 1900s reshaped the town's infrastructure and planning.
- • Named for lawyer John T. Lytle, it was established in 1883 and incorporated in 1958.
- • With about 3,000 residents, the population is similar to other small Texas towns.
- • Sitting at 650 feet, the elevation makes for gently rolling plains around the town.
- • Agriculture and related services remain important to the local Lytle economy.
- • A feeling of quiet contentment settles over you as you drive through Lytle.
- • The San Antonio Spurs, located nearby, won their first NBA title in 1999.
- • Lytle High School's football rivalry with Natalia is a celebrated local tradition.
- • The Medina River defines part of the area's watershed.
- • Interstate 35 provides the main transportation route through the town.