Leakey, TX

About Leakey

• • Singer-songwriter Augie Meyers, known for his work with the Sir Douglas Quintet, was born in Leakey.
• • The Real County EMS, serving a vast rural area, originated in Leakey.
• • Serving as a crucial stop on the Bandera-to-Fort Clark route established Leakey.
• • Legend says a stagecoach carrying gold was robbed near Leakey, never recovered.
• • The devastating 1998 flood severely impacted Leakey, reshaping its riverfront.
• • Named after Judge John H. Leakey, the town was established in 1883.
• • Home to around 400 people, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
• • At 1,529 feet, the elevation offers beautiful views of the Texas Hill Country.
• • Ranching and tourism are vital to the economy in this small Texas town.
• • A feeling of peaceful solitude washes over you in the quiet, natural landscape.
• • San Antonio Spurs, about 100 miles away, won five NBA championships between 1999-2014.
• • Leakey High School's football team has a long history of battling nearby rivals.
• • The area's landscape is defined by Cretaceous-era limestone formations.
• • The Frio Canyon, a dramatic cut through the Edwards Plateau, is nearby.
• • The Frio River flows through the town, providing recreational opportunities.
• • White-tailed deer are abundant in the surrounding Hill Country.
• • Texas persimmon trees are common in the area's native vegetation.

Songs About Leakey