Andrews, TX

About Andrews

• • Singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves was born in Golden, TX, but spent much of her childhood in Andrews.
• • The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, showcasing oil history, has roots tied to the area's influence.
• • Oil discovery in 1929 fueled Andrews' growth, transforming it from a ranching community.
• • Andrews County is one of the top oil-producing counties in the United States.
• • The oil boom of the 1950s brought rapid growth and change to the landscape.
• • Named in 1876 for Texas war hero Richard Andrews, it was incorporated in 1937.
• • With a population around 13,500, it's larger than many West Texas towns.
• • Sitting at 3,235 feet, the air is dry and the views stretch for miles.
• • The oil and gas industry is the lifeblood, providing jobs and driving the economy.
• • A sense of hard work, wide-open spaces, and resilient spirit defines Andrews.
• • The Texas Rangers, based in Arlington, are the closest MLB team.
• • Andrews High School Mustangs have a strong football legacy in West Texas.
• • The Permian Basin, known for its oil and gas deposits, underlies the Andrews area.
• • The Monahans Sandhills State Park, featuring large sand dunes, is located nearby.
• • The Ogallala Aquifer provides a crucial source of groundwater for the region.
• • Pronghorn antelope are known to inhabit the grasslands surrounding Andrews.
• • Sand sagebrush is a common plant species found in the sandy soils around Andrews.
• • U.S. Highway 385 is a major north-south route that runs through Andrews.

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