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Kingsville & Kleberg County

The City of Kingsville, located just west of the Gulf of Mexico in an area called "The Wild Horse Desert" by early settlers, is the birthplace of the American ranching industry. Kingsville is named for Captain Richard E. King, founder of the legendary King Ranch, which borders the city on three sides. The city was established on July4, 1904.

In 1853, Captain King purchased land that was once part of the Rincon de Santa Gertrudis Spanish Land Grant and changed the South Texas coastal plains forever. He fenced and cleared the land, fought off raiding Indians, and even moved an entire village from Mexico to the area. e residents of that village became some of Texas' first cowboys, and today, those "Kinenos" can still be seen on the streets of downtown Kingsville. King's wife Henrietta continued the Ranch after his death. But toward the end of her life she began donating land to help the city grow. Her legacy lives on today in the churches, college and schools her countless land donations made possible.

Today, the King Ranch remains a working ranch, boasting over 60,000 cattle and 300 quarter horses and offers fabulous opportunities for nature lovers and birders. Visitors to South Texas can spend a day on the Ranch and see a variety of tropical and migratory birds, white tailed deer and javelinas. Group tours and packages, tailored specifically for each group, are also available.

Birdwatchers find a haven in Kingsville and the surrounding area. Over 450 species have been sighted on the more than one million acres of habitat comprised of shoreline, brush and arid desert. is diverse habitat and Kingsville's location within the two greatest migratory flyways in the United States make it a prime destination for year¬ round birding opportunities.

Attractions in Kingsville, in addition to the King Ranch, include the John Connor Museum at Texas A&M-Kingsville and the King Ranch Museum. Together, they tell the story of Kingsville's colourful past, rich in history and cultural diversity. Historical downtown is reminiscent of America's old main streets, lined with specialty gift shops, a craft market, and of course, the King Ranch Saddle Shop.

Kingsville

Kingsville is the county seat of Kleberg County, Texas. e population was 26,213 at the 2010 census, with 8,943 households, and 6,134 families residing in the city. e population density was e city's public schools are operated by the Kingsville Independent School District and Santa Gertrudis Independent School District. High schools (grades 9-12) include Henrietta M. King High School and Academy High School. Middle schools (grades 7-8) include Memorial Middle School and Santa Gertrudis. ere are also two intermediate schools (grades S-6), Gillett Intermediate School and Santa Gertrudis. Elementary schools (grades 2-4) include Perez Elementary School, Kleberg Elementary School and Santa Gertrudis Elementary School.

1,848.8 people per square mile. ere were 10,427 housing units at an average density of753.8 per square mile.

Primary schools (grades PK-1) include Harrel Primary School, Harvey Primary School, Lamar Primary School, and Santa Gertrudis. Alternative schools include K.E.Y.S. Academy and LASER School. Private schools include

St. Gertrude Catholic School, Epiphany Episcopal School (PK-GS) and Presbyterian Pan American School.

1904 Train Museum

Situated in Historic Downtown Kingsville and, of course, next to the train tracks on Kleberg Avenue is one of Kingsville's special treasures. Contained inside are jewels of Kingsville's history.

Although small by larger cities standards, the 1904 Train Museum is a step back in time when rail travel and shipping were the safest and quickest ways to move people, cattle or goods. Visitors will discover artefacts dating back to the early 1900's through the 1960's when rail travel no longer held the sparkle and excitement it had enjoyed for so many years, and goods and people were now moved by 4-wheeled trucks and automobiles. e little Depot closed in 1980, but was remodelled and re-opened as a museum in June 2005.

Bishop

Bishop is located just eight miles northeast of the air station, located on U.S. Highway 77 and Farm-to-Market Road 70, about 30 miles southwest of Corpus Christi in Nueces County.

e city of Bishop was a planned town from its beginning. In 1910, F.Z. Bishop, an insurance agent turned promoter, acquired 2,300 acres of land in South Texas along the railroad line and laid out a model community surrounded by farm tracts. Bishop laid out zoned business, industrial and residential districts, and built a water and power system. In just two years, the town grew to a population of 1,200. Bishop closed his operation as World War I started. He had sold more than 80,000 acres of land and established a prospering community.

e City of Bishop is served by the Bishop Consolidated Independent School District, which has five schools: Bishop High (Grades 9-12); Luehrs Junior High (Grades 7-8); Bish- op Elementary (Grades 4-6); Petronila Elementary (Grades PK-5); and Bishop Primary (Grades PK-3). Bishop High School opened in the fall of 2010.

Nas Kingsville

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