New Deal, TX

About New Deal

• • Singer-songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore was born in Tulia, TX, but spent much of his youth in New Deal.
• • The New Deal Gin, a cotton gin, was a vital part of the town's economy.
• • Named after FDR's New Deal programs, the town was founded in 1935 to support cotton farming.
• • A significant portion of the town's early population was resettled farmers from drought-stricken areas.
• • The Dust Bowl era significantly impacted New Deal, forcing many families to relocate.
• • Established in 1935, the town's name symbolized hope amid the Great Depression.
• • With about 700 residents, it's smaller than many surrounding Texas towns.
• • Sitting at 3,350 feet, the air is noticeably drier than coastal Texas.
• • Agriculture, specifically cotton farming, remains the predominant industry in New Deal.
• • New Deal evokes a sense of quiet resilience and small-town charm.
• • The Texas Tech Red Raiders, located in nearby Lubbock, are a major college sports draw.
• • New Deal High School's football team has a fierce rivalry with nearby schools, creating exciting Friday night games.

Songs About New Deal