1 day agoKSAT Explains: The best of ‘how did THAT town get its name?’We've visited numerous towns across South Texas and the Hill Country over the last decade to discover how they got their name. Here are some of the highlights from those stories.
Unique Texas town names: The story behind Dimmit County’s nameOne step into Dimmit County and you can tell the rugged landscape is the stuff of Texas legend. So, not surprisingly, the county is named for a Texas freedom fighter.
Unique Texas town names: How did Natalia get its name?Several towns across South Texas were originally misspelled. One of those towns is Natalia. In this case, it was one vowel, that changed everything.
Unique Texas town names: How Divot got its nameMeteorologist Justin Horne heads to Divot, Texas and learns how the town originally got its name.
Unique Texas towns: How Utopia, Comfort got their namesHave you ever wondered how some South Texas towns got their names? Here are the stories behind Utopia and Comfort.
Unique Texas town names: Eagle Pass, Quemado, QuihiIt is time, once again, to ask the question: How did that Texas town get its name?
Take a tour and learn how many of our South Texas towns got their unique namesKSAT meteorologist Justin Horne has been hitting the road since 2015 to find out how many Texas towns got their unique names.
Abandoned courthouse, jail is all that is left of Frio Town, TexasAmid brush and overgrowth, in the middle of a desolate Frio County ranch, stands the crumbling walls of a once-storied courthouse. Nature has reclaimed the long-abandoned structure.
Under Canyon Lake: How Crane’s Mill and the original Hancock got erased from the mapDeep below the choppy waves of a popular lake lies a piece of forgotten Hill Country history.
What happened to historic Polly, Texas? How did it get its name?Nestled in eastern Bandera County, the remains of the once thriving community of Polly is not on any map, nor does it sit along any major roads. But, it does have quite a history to tell and much it can be found in its name.
How did Sutherland Springs get its name?Many people these days think of tragedy when they think of Sutherland Springs. But residents would rather you learn about the community's origins.
World War I military balloon camp once sat in modern day Olmos ParkWhile the history behind the name, Olmos Park, is a simple find, the city's connection with World War I is often forgotten.
Bandera: How did it get its name?Many would describe Bandera as remote cowboy country, positioned on the edge of the frontier.
Unique Texas town names: How did Uvalde get its name?The town was originally called Encina for the oak trees in the area. But not for long.
Unique Texas town names: How did St. Hedwig get its name?At a whopping 32 square miles, St. Hedwig is the second largest town in Bexar County.
Unique Texas town names: Boerne, D’HanisChances are you know someone who's mispronounced the town names of Boerne and D’Hanis.
Unique Texas town names: Von Ormy, ConcanHave you ever wondered how some South Texas towns got their names? Here are the stories behind Von Ormy and Concan.
Unique Texas town names: Welfare, MicoIf you travel too fast through Welfare, you might miss it. Just east of Comfort, it is a town with a small population.
Unique Texas town names: Bigfoot, Panna MariaSouth Texas is known for its rich history and colorful past, elements that have led to some unique town names.