Beeville, TX
Music connected to Beeville
About Beeville
- • Actor Bruce McGill, known for "Animal House", was born in Beeville.
- • The Beeville Art Museum, showcasing regional talent, originated here.
- • Its proximity to cattle ranching put Beeville on the map.
- • Beeville housed a WWII Naval Air Station, training pilots.
- • The oil boom of the 1930s greatly impacted Beeville's economy.
- • It was named after Barnard Bee, Sr., and was incorporated in 1860.
- • Its population is approximately 12,863, smaller than many Texas towns.
- • The elevation is 217 feet, contributing to its coastal plain climate.
- • Many residents work in the correctional facilities and related services.
- • There is a feeling of quiet, small-town Texas pride in Beeville.
- • The San Antonio Spurs, a short drive away, won the NBA championship in 2014.
- • Beeville College's baseball team has a history of state tournament appearances.
- • The Aransas River flows through Beeville, eventually emptying into Aransas Bay.
- • White-tailed deer are common wildlife in the brush country surrounding Beeville.
- • Live oak trees are a dominant feature of the local landscape.
- • The area was historically inhabited by various Coahuiltecan groups.
- • In 1902, the notorious train robber, Ben Kilpatrick, was captured near Beeville.
- • The Bee County Courthouse, a Classical Revival style building, was built in 1913.
- • U.S. Highway 181 is a major route connecting Beeville to Corpus Christi.
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