The Tre Ward, TX
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About The Tre Ward
- • Musician, Roy Head, known for "Treat Her Right," hailed from Three Rivers, near Tre Ward.
- • While not invented in Tre Ward, the area's ranching heritage deeply influenced Texas Country music.
- • Cattle ranching and agriculture initially established Tre Ward as a rural trading center.
- • Local lore tells of buried treasure rumored to be hidden near old oak trees.
- • Droughts in the 20th century severely impacted farming and ranching, shaping the community.
- • Tre Ward means "three" in Spanish, referencing three original landowners; established in 1889.
- • The population is small, under 200, a fraction of its former size.
- • Its elevation is approximately 164 feet, relatively flat compared to West Texas.
- • Agriculture and ranching remain important, supplemented by oil and gas industries.
- • A tranquil and nostalgic atmosphere permeates Tre Ward, evoking a sense of simpler times.
- • The San Antonio Spurs, a nearby team, won five NBA championships, bolstering regional pride.
- • Local high school football rivalries are fierce, with decades of intense competition.
- • The area lies within the Trinity River watershed.