West, TX
Music connected to West
About West
- • Country music singer Ray Price, known for "Crazy Arms," was born near West.
- • Kolaches, Czech pastries, are a culinary staple, deeply ingrained in its heritage.
- • The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (MKT) established a depot, spurring its growth.
- • The town boasts a large concentration of Czech descendants, influencing its culture.
- • The 2013 West Fertilizer Company explosion caused widespread devastation and loss.
- • Named after T.M. West, a railroad surveyor, it was established in 1892.
- • Its population is around 2,900, making it smaller than many Texas suburbs.
- • Sitting at 673 feet, it's noticeably higher than the surrounding flatlands.
- • Agriculture and related industries, like food production, drive its economy.
- • The vibe is warm and welcoming, filled with small-town charm and Czech pride.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, 90 miles away, have won five Super Bowl championships.
- • West High School's football team has a history of strong performances in the state playoffs.
- • The area's soil is primarily blackland prairie, known for its fertile, dark clay.
- • Aquifers, like the Woodbine, supply water to the region.
- • Post oak and blackjack oak trees are common in the area's wooded areas.
- • The area was historically inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Waco.
- • On April 17, 2013, a fertilizer plant explosion killed 15 people and injured over 160.
- • The Church of the Immaculate Conception is a prominent example of early 20th-century church architecture.
- • Interstate 35 provides a major transportation route through the region.
Artists From West
Songs About West
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My Texas
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long walk back
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from the day you were born
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before you reach waco
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