Sundown, TX

About Sundown

• • Singer-songwriter Mac Davis, known for "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me," was born in Sundown.
• • The unique "Sundown Sound," a blend of country and rock, originated in local music venues.
• • The arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad in the early 20th century spurred its growth.
• • Legend says a buried treasure is hidden near the old Sundown schoolhouse.
• • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s severely impacted local farming and forced many to leave.
• • Established in 1924, it was named for its location west of nearby towns.
• • With around 1,400 residents, it's smaller than many neighboring West Texas towns.
• • At 3,645 feet, the air is noticeably thinner than in coastal Texas.
• • Agriculture, particularly cotton farming, remains a significant part of the economy.
• • Sundown evokes a feeling of quiet strength and enduring West Texas spirit.
• • The Texas Tech Red Raiders are the closest major sports team, known for their passionate fans.
• • Sundown High School's football team once went undefeated for three consecutive seasons.
• • The Double Mountain Fork Brazos River flows near Sundown.
• • In 1936, Sundown was established after oil was discovered in the area.

Songs About Sundown