The Town of Texon, Texas was founded in 1924 by the Big Lake Oil Company. Texon was established on the railroad line owned by the Kansas City, Mexico, and Orient of Texas Railroad. This railroad line extended from San Angelo to Alpine and survived mainly on Texas oil traffic. In 1924
Odessa, TX Railroad HistoryThe "World's Largest Jack Rabbit" was first pioneered by former Attorney General John Ben Shepperd during his term as Odessa Chamber of Commerce president in 1962
Odessa, TX One Of A KindsA bit of Elizabethan England comes to life during the Odessa Shakespeare Festival at The Globe Theatre of the Great Southwest, Shakespearean Library & Anne Hathaway Cottage, modeled after Shakespeare'
Odessa, TX TheatresOdessa's 18 hole, municipal course is open to the public on a daily-fee basis.
Odessa, TX Golf CoursesGusher blew in more than half-century ago, remains one of largest producing oil wells in North America. Tremendous jet of oil...
Built in 1932 following bequest from William J. McDonald, amateur astronomer. On 6,791-foot peak of Mount Locke. Site selecte...
Midland County Historical Museum exhibits include early Midland history, photos, pioneer relics, mementos of the Civil War, W...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...