Medina, TX

About Medina

• • Singer-songwriter Shake Russell, known for Texas country, was born in Medina.
• • The unique 'Apple Store' roadside attraction originated near Medina.
• • Apple orchards and the associated tourism trade established Medina.
• • Legend says a stagecoach carrying gold was robbed and buried nearby.
• • A major drought in the 1950s severely impacted Medina's apple crops.
• • Named in 1880 for the Medina River, it remains unincorporated.
• • Around 500 residents live there, a small fraction of nearby San Antonio.
• • At 1,680 feet, the elevation offers Hill Country views.
• • Agriculture, particularly apple farming and ranching, drives the local economy.
• • A peaceful, slow-paced atmosphere pervades, offering respite from city life.
• • The San Antonio Spurs, 5-time NBA champs, are the closest major pro team.
• • Medina High School won the 2021 1A Six-Man Football State Championship.
• • The area's limestone bedrock formed during the Cretaceous Period.
• • The Medina River carves a scenic valley near Medina.
• • The Medina River defines the area's watershed.
• • White-tailed deer are commonly observed in the surrounding countryside.
• • The area is characterized by oak and juniper woodlands.

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