Inez, TX
Music connected to Inez
About Inez
- • Country singer Johnny Rodriguez, known for his bilingual hits, hails from Inez.
- • The annual Calhoun County Fair & Rodeo, a major regional event, began near Inez.
- • Cattle ranching and agriculture established Inez as a vital supply hub.
- • Legend says a stagecoach carrying gold was robbed and buried near Inez.
- • The devastating 1961 Hurricane Carla significantly impacted Inez and surrounding areas.
- • Named in 1872 for Inez Scull, daughter of a railroad official.
- • With 2,312 residents, Inez is smaller than nearby Victoria.
- • At 49 feet above sea level, Inez is relatively flat coastal plain.
- • Agriculture and related industries employ many residents in Inez.
- • A sense of quiet, rural charm permeates the air in Inez.
- • The Houston Astros, a few hours away, won the World Series in 2017.
- • Calhoun High School Sandcrabs have a strong tradition in Texas high school football.
- • The Guadalupe River flows nearby, influencing the local ecosystem.
- • White-tailed deer are common in the surrounding area.
- • In 1829, General Manuel de Mier y Terán established a military post near Inez.
- • U.S. Highway 59 passes through Inez, connecting Victoria and Houston.
