Uvalde, TX

About Uvalde

• • Matthew McConaughey, Oscar-winning actor, spent part of his childhood in Uvalde.
• • Uvalde is the self-proclaimed "Honey Capital of Texas", with a long history of beekeeping.
• • The arrival of the railroad transformed Uvalde into a shipping hub for agriculture.
• • John Nance Garner, Franklin D. Roosevelt's VP, lived in Uvalde and his home is a museum.
• • The devastating flood of 1954 caused significant damage and loss of life.
• • Named for Spanish governor Juan de Ugalde, it was established in 1856.
• • With about 15,000 residents, it is smaller than many Texas county seats.
• • At 925 feet above sea level, it's higher than the coastal plains, but not mountainous.
• • Agriculture, particularly farming and ranching, remains a key economic driver.
• • A palpable sense of community and resilience permeates, even after recent tragedy.
• • Matthew McConaughey, the Oscar-winning actor, was born in Uvalde.
• • Brisket nachos, a Tex-Mex favorite, are rumored to have originated here.
• • The arrival of the railroad in the late 1800s spurred Uvalde's growth.
• • Honey production was once so prolific, Uvalde was called the "Honey Capital of the World."
• • Named after Spanish Governor Juan de Ugalde, it was established in 1856.
• • With a population around 15,000, it's smaller than many Texas suburbs.
• • At 925 feet, the elevation gives Uvalde slightly cooler nights than the coast.
• • Agriculture and ranching have long been Uvalde's economic backbone.
• • A quiet, resilient town, holding both heartache and hope in the Texas sun.
• • The San Antonio Spurs, 85 miles away, won 5 NBA championships from 1999-2014.
• • Uvalde High School's Coyotes have a strong tradition in Texas high school football.

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