Vega, TX

About Vega

• • Musician and songwriter, Dave Garner, was born in Vega, Texas.
• • The Vega Enterprise newspaper has served the community since 1907.
• • The Rock Island Railroad's arrival in 1907 established Vega as a shipping point.
• • Vega was once home to a large ostrich farm in the early 20th century.
• • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s devastated Vega's agricultural economy.
• • Named for the bright star, Vega was established in 1903.
• • The population is just over 800, fewer than many high school graduating classes.
• • At 4,055 feet, the elevation makes for stunning sunsets.
• • Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching, is the primary industry.
• • Vega offers a peaceful, small-town feel with vast open skies.
• • The Dallas Cowboys are the closest pro team, known for their five Super Bowl wins.
• • Vega High School's Longhorns have a strong history in six-man football.
• • The Vega area features soils primarily of the Pullman series, deep and somewhat poorly drained.
• • The town is located within the Canadian River watershed.
• • Shortgrass prairie ecosystems dominate the landscape around Vega.
• • The Carson County Courthouse, located in Panhandle near Vega, was built in 1937.
• • Vega is located along historic U.S. Route 66.

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