Lytle, TX

About Lytle

• • Country singer Johnny Rodriguez, known for "Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico," hails from Lytle.
• • The Lytle State Bank, chartered in 1907, was a key financial institution for local farmers.
• • The International & Great Northern Railroad's arrival in 1881 spurred Lytle's growth.
• • Legend says a stagecoach carrying gold was robbed near Lytle, never recovered.
• • Devastating floods in the early 1900s reshaped the town's infrastructure and planning.
• • Named for lawyer John T. Lytle, it was established in 1883 and incorporated in 1958.
• • With about 3,000 residents, the population is similar to other small Texas towns.
• • Sitting at 650 feet, the elevation makes for gently rolling plains around the town.
• • Agriculture and related services remain important to the local Lytle economy.
• • A feeling of quiet contentment settles over you as you drive through Lytle.
• • The San Antonio Spurs, located nearby, won their first NBA title in 1999.
• • Lytle High School's football rivalry with Natalia is a celebrated local tradition.
• • The Medina River defines part of the area's watershed.
• • Interstate 35 provides the main transportation route through the town.

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