It was discovered in 1930's, and town became hub of petroleum business while maintaining traditional farming and livestock industries. Beefmaster cattle breed was developed here. Town's life style is outdoor oriented. Ten city parks offer sports fields, tennis courts, swimming pools and 18 hole municipal golf course. Outdoor band concerts on summer evenings.
Hunters seek white-tailed deer, javelina, wild turkey, quail, and dove.
Lakes - Alice and Corpus Christi. South Texas Museum - Small museum focuses on distinctive history and traditions of this South Texas region. 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.