Crosby County

County Offices
201 W Aspen Street
Crosbyton 806-675-2334
http://www.co.crosby.tx.us/

Chamber of Commerce
Crosbyton 806-853-7140
http://www.crosbytonchamber.com/

Located at the eastern edge of the Southern High Plains and encompassed within the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area, rural Crosby County shares a boundary with Lubbock County on the west. Most of the western half of this region is flat land covered by rich loam, with scenic Blanco Canyon and the White River crossing the county from northwest to southeast. Covering 911 square miles, the region supports agricultural activity dominated by cotton, sorghums, wheat, corn, soybeans, sunflowers, cattle, hogs, and poultry. Major thoroughfares serving the region include U.S. Highways 62 and 82 and Texas State Highways 114 and 207. Commercial and passenger air transportation is available at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport in Lubbock County.

The county seat of government as well as the hub of healthcare, services, and commerce is the city of Crosbyton. Other small residential communities include Ralls and Lorenzo, each one supporting an independent school district. With a location just a short commute from metropolitan Lubbock, Crosby County is drawing newcomers who appreciate the lower cost of real estate, the attractive selection of homes and settings, and the serenity of country living. Rising values, particularly within the canyonland property that surrounds Crosbyton on three sides, reflects a trend to trade big-city bustle for the dark night skies, country air, and quiet mornings of rural Texas.

Services

The commitment to education excellence in Crosby County is evident in the quality of its public schools, including beautifully landscaped grounds and historic buildings that house the latest technologies. Students of all ages benefit from the Technology and Education Center, developed in partnership with South Plains College and Texas Workforce Solutions of the South Plains. Educational opportunities include GED classes, youth leadership, and youth entrepreneurship training. Nearby Lubbock expands the options for public and private education from preschool through professional degrees. For an affordable start to a four-year degree or career training, South Plains College offers more than 100 programs of study and excels in innovative, relevant programs that span the arts and sciences, technical education, continuing education, and workforce development. The crown jewel of the educational community is Texas Tech University, a Tier One Carnegie Designated University with preeminent research partnerships in a variety of areas. Students can choose from 150 undergraduate majors, 100 master programs, and 50 doctoral programs in 13 colleges that include a school of law, a medical school, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Two respected private colleges are also at home in the city, Lubbock Christian University and Wayland Baptist University.

Newcomers will be pleased to discover that Crosby County offers easy access to comprehensive healthcare services. Crosbyton Clinic Hospital provides a rural health clinic and a 25-bed hospital with emergency services, radiology, wound care, and physical and occupational therapies. The hospital’s Swing Bed Program also enables flexible movement between acute care and skilled nursing to meet a spectrum of needs. Resources like Crosbyton Care Center and Reeves-Rhoades Terrace assisted living are available for seniors with services that include garden-fresh healthy meals. Should the need for advanced care arise, nearby Lubbock is home to a mecca of world-class healthcare resources. Covenant Health maintains its flagship facilities in Lubbock, Covenant Medical Center and Covenant Children’s Hospital, along with its Heart & Vascular Institute, Joe Arrington Cancer Research & Treatment Center, NeuroScience Institute, Covenant Specialty Hospital, and the Covenant Medical Group. Serving as the primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the University Medical Center Health System (UMC) in partnership with Texas Tech University provides a wealth of regionally and nationally recognized specialties, including the UMC Timothy J. Harnar Burn Center.

Lifestyle

Newcomers to Crosby County will discover the best of all worlds in communities where highly engaged residents work together to preserve the richness of the past and create an even brighter future. Local treasures include Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum, where more than 45,000 artifacts detail the legacy of the Native Americans indigenous to the area and the pioneers who settled the Llano Estacado. Another rare jewel is Mt. Blanco Fossil Museum with displays of fossils and reproductions of dinosaur, mammoth, and other bones from across the nation. Just a short drive from home, Lubbock opens up an entire world of amenities and experiences, from acclaimed performances, star-studded musical concerts, celebrated museums, and regional cultural attractions to family entertainment centers, world-class dining, and shopping malls. Major venues include Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater, and the spectacular Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences. In addition to local festivals and celebrations, Lubbock welcomes throngs of visitors to the National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration, South Plains Fair, Lubbock Arts Festival, Lubbock Music Fest, and the Independence Day celebration.

Recreational activity and outdoor enjoyment are cornerstones of West Texas life, from courts and fields for sports play in local parks to RV camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, bicycle touring, and nature study. Silver Falls, distinguished as one of the largest and finest roadside parks in Texas, is located in Crosby County. Originally built in 1935 and renovated at a cost of $2.7 million, the park offers a visitor information center with free Internet service and opportunities to hike, backpack, and picnic by the beautiful waterfall. Buffalo Springs Lake is a popular destination for fishing, water sports, hiking, volleyball, horseback riding, golfing, and camping or enjoying live music at the marina. Residents can beat the summer heat with a trip to Lubbock Water Rampage with a wave pool, lazy river, water slides, and themed adventure worlds. The Lubbock metro area is home to a kaleidoscope of entertainment options, including beautiful golf courses and acres of lush parkland with amenities like walking tracks, sports courts and fields, dog parks, and disc golf courses. Those who are looking for a quiet country hometown that excels in community spirit in close proximity to the “Hub City” of West Texas will find an idyllic place to live in Crosby County.

 

COMMUNITIES

Crosbyton
Municipal Offices
806-675-2301
http://www.cityofcrosbyton.org/

Chamber of Commerce
806-853-7140
http://www.crosbytonchamber.com

The slogan “Where the 19th Century meets the 21st Century” is an appropriate one for the county seat of Crosbyton, where the designation of a “Preserve America City” blends with an innovative approach to community development. Aspen Street stands as one of the most scenic streetscapes in West Texas, originally built as a large boulevard for stately homes. Recent revitalization efforts have given the downtown district a fresh, welcoming look highlighted by vintage lighting and benches shaded by greenery. With a regional reputation for boutiques that artfully repurpose or restyle antiques and rustic items, the city has also been recognized in Business Week magazine as a “Best Place for Entrepreneurs.” Other exceptional features of life in Crosbyton are good schools, a full-service library with access to the Texas Library network, and a long list of active civic and social organizations. One of the crown architectural jewels in the city is the Smith House Bed and Breakfast, operating as a hospitality business since 1921.

Lorenzo
Municipal Offices
806-634-5596
https://www.cityoflorenzo.net/

Chamber of Commerce
806-634-5596
http://www.crosbytonchamber.com

The small rural community of Lorenzo is conveniently located along U.S. Highways 82 and 62 just 20 miles from the bright lights of metropolitan Lubbock. Access to Texas State Highways 114 and 378 add to the options for quick commutes to neighboring cities and points beyond. The local economy is dominated by agricultural activity with cotton being the most important crop followed by wheat, soybeans, milo, and other crops. Residents are justly proud of the independent school system that serves the city, where the per-pupil expenditure is significantly above the national average and outcomes are positively influenced by dynamic community partnerships and a Regional Occupational Center that offers hands-on training and mentoring in subjects from the arts to health and science. The strength of the community spirit, the opportunity to engage and lead, the wholesome atmosphere of country living, and more home for the dollar are making Lorenzo an attractive place to live for those who are looking for a retreat from urban bustle.

Ralls
Municipal Offices
806-253-2558
https://www.rallstx.org/

Chamber of Commerce
806-253-2342
https://www.facebook.com/buildingfellowship/

The small agricultural community of Ralls is located on the level plains of the Llano Estacado between Lorenzo to the west and Crosbyton to the east. One of the points of pride in this small city is Ralls Historical Museum, housed in the former John R. Ralls Bank building. Fifteen period rooms preserve and interpret thousands of mementos of Crosby County history. The city has long served as a productive farming region as well as a retail and shipping center for Crosby County. Picturesque landscapes surround the community with fields of cotton, grains, soybeans, sunflowers, and vegetables. The presence of U.S. Highways 62 and 82 and Texas State Highway 207 ensure easy commutes to nearby cities as well as the metropolitan center of Lubbock 27 miles to the east. Newcomers to Lorenzo will find the perfect blend of quiet country living in close proximity to Lubbock’s cosmopolitan resources for entertainment, arts and culture, employment, education, and healthcare.