Teague, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Teague, Texas
City
Downtown Teague
Location of Teague, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Freestone
Area
• Total	5.25 sq mi (13.58 km2)
• Land	5.05 sq mi (13.08 km2)
• Water	0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2)
Elevation	518 ft (158 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,384
• Density	695.90/sq mi (268.72/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	75860
Area code(s)	254
FIPS code	48-72020
GNIS feature ID	2412039

Teague is a city located in Freestone County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,384 people lived there.

Teague's History and Growth

Teague, Texas, began as a small community around the time of the American Civil War. It grew a lot in the late 1800s. The town was first called Brewer. In 1886, people living there said they had many businesses. These included a dry goods store, a grocery store, a blacksmith, and a barber. A cotton gin also opened that year.

The town grew quickly when the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway arrived in 1906. The railway built its workshops in Teague. The town was renamed Teague by Benjamin Franklin Yoakum. He was a railway leader. He named it after his mother, Narcissus Teague. Her parents were early settlers in Freestone County. Teague officially became a city in 1907.

In its early days, Teague was a busy railway center. It was also a place where local cotton farmers shipped their crops. By 1914, Teague had many services. These included churches, schools, banks, and newspapers. The population reached about 3,300 people.

However, the Great Depression in the 1930s caused problems. Many businesses closed, and the population went down. But since the mid-1980s, Teague's population has grown steadily. The town has changed with the times. For example, natural gas production became an important industry.

Teague also has a small airport. It is 3,300 feet long. People mostly use it for fun activities.

Recent Community Events

In recent years, Teague has hosted many fun events. These show its lively local culture. The town has celebrated holidays and held fairs. There have also been educational workshops.

For example, Fourth of July parties included fireworks. Community picnics were also popular. The annual Peach Festival in Fairfield had music and food trucks. It also featured a 5K run.

The Teague Public Library is very active. It offers programs like arts and crafts classes. They also have science days and a special bubble show.

Teague also focuses on its community through public services. The city has seen people actively take part in local elections. They vote for leaders like the mayor. The Teague Economic Development Corporation helps local businesses grow. It also works on improving the town's buildings and roads.

Places like the Teague City Lake and the BRI Museum offer fun and learning. These events and projects help make Teague a strong community.

Teague's Location and Size

Teague is located in the western part of Freestone County. U.S. Route 84 goes through the northern side of the city. This road leads northeast about 10 miles to Fairfield. Fairfield is the county seat, which means it's where the county government is. The road also goes northwest about 13 miles to Mexia. Texas State Highway 179 (Main Street) goes east about 9 miles to Dew.

The city of Teague covers about 5.25 square miles (13.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.19 square miles (0.5 square kilometers) is water.

Teague's Population

In 2020, there were 3,384 people living in Teague. There were 1,088 households and 802 families.

In 2000, Teague had 4,557 people. About 32.5% of households had children under 18. About 49.6% were married couples. The average household had 2.51 people. The average family had 3.11 people.

The median age in the city was 31 years. This means half the people were younger than 31 and half were older.

Education in Teague

The Teague Independent School District (ISD) serves the city and nearby areas. It provides education for students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. The district includes Teague Elementary School, Teague Junior High School, and Teague High School. These schools work to create a helpful and fun learning environment.

Teague ISD focuses on good grades and activities outside of class. They also encourage community involvement. For example, they have a "District of Innovation Plan." This plan gives the district more freedom in how they teach. It helps them meet the needs of students and staff better.

Recently, Teague ISD has worked to improve its buildings and learning tools. The district offers many extra activities. These include sports, band, theater, and Future Farmers of America (FFA). These programs help students grow and become leaders.

The district also cares about health, nutrition, and special education. They use technology to make learning better for everyone. Community involvement is very important to Teague ISD. They have many events that connect the schools with the wider community.

In the 2021-2022 school year, Teague ISD had 1,181 students. About 48.8% of students were at risk of dropping out. Also, 10% of students were learning English as a second language.

The school district received an "A" rating for its performance in 2021-2022.

For the Class of 2021, almost all students (97.3%) graduated on time. The dropout rate for high school students was very low, at 0.2% in 2020-2021.

The average ACT test score for students was 20.8.

In the 2021-2022 school year, the average teacher's salary was $53,708. This was a bit less than the state average. On average, teachers had 13.1 years of experience.

See also

In Spanish: Teague (Texas) para niños