Cut and Shoot, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cut and Shoot, Texas
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The City Hall of Cut and Shoot, Texas
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Location of Cut and Shoot, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.71 sq mi (7.02 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,087 |
| • Density | 530.43/sq mi (204.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
77303, 77306
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-18260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1381207 |
Cut and Shoot is a small city in eastern Montgomery County, Texas, United States. It is about 6 miles (10 km) east of Conroe. It is also about 40 miles (64 km) north of Houston.
Until 2006, Cut and Shoot was known as a town. Then, the local government decided to change its official title to a city. In 2020, the city had a population of 1,087 people.
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Why is it Called Cut and Shoot?
The name "Cut and Shoot" comes from a local story. This story says the name came from an event in 1912. People in the community had a big argument.
The argument was about different things, depending on who tells the story. Some say it was about how to design a new church steeple. Others say it was about who should be allowed to preach in the church. There were also stories about land claims among church members.
During this argument, a young boy was there. He reportedly got scared and said, "I'm going to cut around the corner and shoot through the bushes in a minute!" This funny statement stuck in people's minds. Eventually, it became the name of the town. Because of its unusual name, Cut and Shoot is often on lists of strange place names.
A Brief Look at Cut and Shoot's History
Cut and Shoot became famous because of a local boxer named Roy Harris. He was a heavyweight boxer who fought Floyd Patterson for the heavyweight boxing title in 1958.
Roy Harris was very popular. He even appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. He was also featured in LIFE magazine. So many letters were sent to "Roy Harris, Cut and Shoot, Texas" that the U.S. Postal Service gave the town its own post office.
The population of Cut and Shoot was first officially counted in the mid-1970s. At that time, about 50 people lived there. By 1980, the community had grown to 809 people. It also had a new town hall, a school, and several businesses.
Where is Cut and Shoot Located?
Cut and Shoot is located in Texas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Who Lives in Cut and Shoot?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 451 | — | |
| 1980 | 568 | 25.9% | |
| 1990 | 903 | 59.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,158 | 28.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,070 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,087 | 1.6% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 773 | 71.11% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 7 | 0.64% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.28% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 45 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 258 | 23.74% |
| Total | 1,087 |
In 2020, the city of Cut and Shoot had 1,087 people living there. There were 345 households and 248 families.
In 2010, there were 1,070 people living in the town. Most of the people were White. About 15% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Cut and Shoot in 2010 was about 37 years old. About 28% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the population was female.
Education in Cut and Shoot
Students in Cut and Shoot attend schools that are part of the Conroe Independent School District. They can also attend classes at the Lone Star College System.
The schools that serve Cut and Shoot include:
- Austin Elementary School
- Veterans Memorial Intermediate School
- Moorhead Junior High School
- Caney Creek High School
Before, students went to Grangerland Intermediate School. Now they go to Veterans Memorial Intermediate School.
Famous People from Cut and Shoot
Cut and Shoot has been home to a few famous people:
- Roy Harris was a well-known heavyweight boxer.
- Debra Maffett was named Miss America 1983. She came from Cut and Shoot.
See also
In Spanish: Cut and Shoot para niños
