Bebe, Texas facts for kids

Bebe is a small, unincorporated community located in Gonzales County, Texas, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

In 2000, the main part of Bebe had about 52 residents. However, if you include the surrounding rural areas, the population was estimated to be around 1,240 people. Long ago, in the early 1900s, Bebe even had its own schools and other services for its residents.

What Services Does Bebe Have?

As of 2020, Bebe has an important water facility that helps provide water to the area. This facility received special funding from the government, called a "General Land Office grant." This money was used to add an emergency generator to the water facility.

Why is an Emergency Generator Important?

The new generator is very helpful because it allows the water facility to keep working and supply water even if there's a power outage. This means people in Bebe won't lose their water supply during storms or other electrical problems. The generator was originally planned for a different town, Wrightsboro, but it was moved to Bebe to help serve the 1,240 residents in the wider area.

The History of Bebe

The community of Bebe got its name from a brand of baking powder called "Beebee."

When Was Bebe Established?

A post office was opened in Bebe in the year 1900. This post office served the community for a long time, finally closing its doors in 2002.

What Was Economic Activity Like in Bebe?

Even as late as 1985, Bebe had some notable local businesses. There's a story about a person who worked at a convenience store in Bebe. This person claimed to have keys to "every gate and door in the area," which suggests that the store was a central hub for the community and that there was a strong sense of local connection.