South Side, TX

About South Side

• • Musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd, known for blues-rock, hails from South Side, TX.
• • Though not invented, South Side is known for promoting Texas swing dance culture.
• • Railroad expansion in the late 19th century brought growth and prosperity to South Side.
• • Local legend whispers of a buried time capsule hidden near the old water tower.
• • The Great Depression heavily impacted South Side's agricultural economy.
• • Established in 1886, its name reflects its location south of the railroad tracks.
• • With just over 1,000 residents, it is smaller than many Texas high schools.
• • At 663 feet, its elevation gives slightly cooler summers than nearby plains.
• • Agriculture, particularly cotton and grain, has been a longtime staple of South Side.
• • South Side has a quiet, peaceful vibe, like stepping back into a simpler time.
• • The Dallas Cowboys, a mere hour away, won Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
• • Nearby, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is a legendary annual sporting event.
• • The area's geology is characterized by Cretaceous-era limestone formations.
• • The city lies within the Trinity River watershed.

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