Westside, TX
Music connected to Westside
About Westside
- • Musician, Billy Joe Shaver, was born in Corsicana, raised partly in Westside, TX.
- • The annual Westfest, celebrating Czech heritage, is a major cultural event born here.
- • Railroad construction through the area spurred Westside's initial growth in the late 1800s.
- • Local legend tells of a buried time capsule yet to be discovered near the old schoolhouse.
- • The devastating 1957 tornado caused significant damage and a period of rebuilding.
- • Named for its location west of nearby towns, it was established around 1890.
- • With just over 200 residents, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • Its elevation of 420 feet offers slightly better views than the surrounding flatlands.
- • Agriculture, primarily cotton and grains, remains a key part of the local economy.
- • A nostalgic, slow-paced atmosphere permeates the small town and invites visitors to relax.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, nearby, won Super Bowl XXX in 1996 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- • Local high school football games create a strong sense of community pride and tradition.
- • The Brazos River watershed influences the area's water resources.
- • FM 308 passes near Westside, connecting it to larger transportation routes.