Welcome to Hico-Tx.com Cyber Portal to Our City, EDC and Chamber of Commerce.
Near the top of the scenic Texas Hill County, at the crossroads of Highways 281, 6 and 220, Hico is a quick trip from Dallas, Fort Worth or Austin--- the perfect getaway for an afternoon or a weekend. From unique shopping in the historical downtown district, to comfortable and inviting bed and breakfasts, to Hill Country scenery and nearby hunting, you will find it all in Hico, Texas. For more on area attractions, visit the Chamber of Commerce portion of our website .
Hico Headlines
- Hico's 2012 Street Repair Project
by City Administrator Leamons
**At Monday's meeting, the Council awarded this year's street repair project to Express Paving of Granbury, the firm which did last year's street repairs. Read more...
- Daytrippin' to Hico
by Linda Lambert, Horseshoe Bay Beacon, March 1, 2012 Issue
There is no end to the creativity going on in Hico, so take a break from that long drive and explore the many surprises in this friendly town. Read more...
Another version of Linda's article, Take a Break in Hico: "Where Everybody is Somebody" is included in the 2012 Hill Country Magazine, a portion of which can be viewed here.
- Citizen's Report, March 22, 2012
For a report on the upcoming Spring Clean-up, Rabies Vaccination Clinic, paving projects and other items of local interest, click here
- At Home With: Don Edwards (America's Cowboy Balladeer opens up about his life in music, his love of the cowboy way, and his latest recording project.)
by Tom Wilmes (published in American Cowboy)
Don Edwards [a resident of the Hico area], 72, is known as America's Cowboy Balladeer and recently celebrated his 50th anniversary in the music business. Read more... To hear a song, click here
- Texas Country Reporter at the Billy the Kid Museum
- The Mysterious Hico Structure
by Paul V. Heinrich
Although conclusive evidence for the extraterrestrial impact origin of the Hico structure is still yet to be found, it appears that it is quite likely an extraterrestrial impact structure. Read more...
- Fish or Cut Bait (Knowing what needs to be done, it's time for action---)
by City Administrator Leamons
The Economic Development Plan provides an impressive array of economic statistics and identifies the three most promising local resources for economic devopment: Hico's historic buildings, City Park and the high traffic flows on Highways 281, 6 and 220. Read more...
- No More Dublin Dr. Pepper
To the regret of many, Dublin Dr. Pepper is no more. Daryl Watson offers tribute in this youtube performance of She's As Sweet As Dublin Dr. Pepper. .
- Like Heaven on a Plate (...worth 2 1/2-hour drive to Hico)
By the Lunch Bunch, Wichita Falls TimesRecordNews
HICO -- Oh, Great Gods of Diners! You have answered my prayers. You have given humanity the Koffee Kup Family Restaurant. Read More...
- European luxury in unexpected places (It's hard to find European anything in Texas, and this store is worth the trip just to see their goods.)
By Robin Mayfield
Many years ago, there was a gorgeous European Antique store named Homestead in the heart of Texas Hill Country, in Fredericksburg, TX Read More...
- Hico Featured in Regional Guide
Hico is one of 42 communities featured in the 2012 Texas Midwest Guide.
- WNFR Round Two: Tie down roping results
By Jolee Lautaret, Rodeo Examiner
Nothing could be scarier for the world leaders in the tie down roping than the image of Cody Ohl (of Hico) looming in the rear view mirror. The six time World Champ thrives on pressure and adversity. Read More...
- Keiffer Shipp, born September 29, 1911 in Hico, recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Read More...
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Upcoming Events
| May 19 | 9th Annual 2012 Texas Steak Cookoff |
| May 25 - May 26 | Homestead Spring Antique Fair |
| Jul 17 - Jul 21 | 126th Old Settlers Reunion |
| Oct 6 - Oct 7 | Billy the Kid Chili Cook-off |
| Oct 19 - Oct 20 | Homestead Fall Antique Fair |
