Santa Fe, TX
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About Santa Fe
- • Jim Hartung, an Olympic gymnast, hails from Santa Fe, Texas.
- • The Santa Fe High School mass shooting in 2018 led to national gun control debates.
- • The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway established the town in 1893.
- • Legend says a pirate's treasure is buried near the town's original settlement.
- • Devastating flooding from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 impacted the community deeply.
- • Named for the railroad, Santa Fe was established in 1893.
- • With around 13,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby League City.
- • Sitting at 16 feet, it's low enough to be affected by Gulf tides.
- • Many residents work in the petrochemical industry and supporting businesses.
- • It feels like a small, close-knit community with a resilient spirit.
- • The Houston Astros' 2017 World Series win brought joy to the area.
- • Santa Fe High School's sports teams are known as the Indians.