Oil was discovered in the 1930s, and the town became the hub of petroleum business while maintaining traditional farming and livestock industries. Beefmaster cattle breed was developed here. The town's life-style is outdoor oriented. Ten city parks offer sports fields, tennis courts, swimming pools and an 18 hole municipal golf course. Outdoor band concerts on summer evenings.
Hunters seek white-tailed deer, javelina, wild turkey, quail and dove.
Exhibits trace habitation from American Indian to 20th Century farm, ranch, railroad, and oil activities, with emphasis on pioneer ranch and household artifacts. Includes mounted wildlife and livestock specimens.