Ralls, TX
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About Ralls
- • Singer-songwriter Mac Davis, known for "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me," was born in Ralls.
- • The West Texas Chamber of Commerce, boosting regional business, was founded in Ralls.
- • The Crosby County seat, Ralls became a vital agricultural hub after the railroad arrived.
- • Legend says a ghostly hitchhiker haunts the stretch of Highway 62/82 near town.
- • A devastating fire in 1925 destroyed much of the downtown area, prompting rebuilding.
- • Named for banker J.R. Ralls, it was established in 1911 and incorporated in 1912.
- • With about 1,743 residents, it's smaller than when it was first incorporated.
- • Sitting at 3,077 feet, the air feels crisper than in the lower plains.
- • Agriculture, primarily cotton farming, remains a cornerstone of the local economy.
- • A quiet, small-town atmosphere evokes feelings of nostalgia and community.
- • The Texas Tech Red Raiders football team, in nearby Lubbock, are the pride of the region.
- • Crosby County's high school football teams have a long-standing, intense rivalry.