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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITIES & TOWNS IN THIS COUNTY:

• Cities: Rocksprings
  
  
• Towns & Villages:
  
  
• Unincorporated: Barksdale; Carta Valley
  
  

Not all of Edwards County is within the Texas Hill Country. Only the Eastern-most half of the county area is in the Hill Country. The approximate division is the N-S route of TX-55 - Rocksprings - TX-377. For our definition of the boundaries of the Texas Hill Country, see: Definition & Maps

COUNTY GOVERNMENT:

• County Judge: Souli A. Shanklin, 830-683-6122
  400 W Main, POB 348, Rocksprings, TX 78880
  co.edwards.tx.us
  
  
• County Courthouse: Photos

COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:

• Middle Rio Grande Development Council (of Governments):
  Executive Director: Leodoro Martinez, Jr
  Ofc: 830-876-3533; Fax: 830-876-9415
  POB 1199, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834-1199
  Web: www.mrgdc.org

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: See details at Rocksprings PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: The economy is centered on the wool and mohair industry. Edwards County is one of the top producers of wool and mohair in the world. Tourism, hunting, fishing.

EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on these and nearby events see Festivals & Major Events, Trade Days & Farmers Markets and calendars on our other focus topic pages accessible from the menu above.

WEATHER: Local Weather (Rocksprings); Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE: See full details in Directory below.

• On-Line News: Google News
• Newspapers: Rocksprings Record & Texas Mohair Weekly. 830-683-3130, rockspringsrecord.com
• Radio/TV, Articles & Videos:

MAPS:

• Local Google: Map
• Edwards County: Map
• Hill Country Special: Maps

HISTORY:

• Handbook Of Texas Online: TSHA
  
  
• Excerpt from www.rockspringstexas.com: "History: The area now known as Edwards County was explored as early as 1675 by the Spanish. This Hill Country county was created in 1858 from the Bexar District of frontier Texas and named for the Nacodoches empresario, Hayden Edwards. Prolonged Commanche and Apache Indian raids along the Nueces Strip prohibited settlement and formal organizations until 1883. The County's first settlers were a hearty lot of European sheep and goat drovers who found its terrain similar to the highlands of their homeland. Rocksprings became the "Angora goat Capital of the world" when the office of the American Angora Goat Breeders Association was moved there in 1926. Sheep and goat ranching remains the mainstay of the economy. Edwards County ranks #1 in the state in Angora goat and mohair production. The mohair produced here is the finest in the world and highly acclaimed in European markets.
  
  Location: Edwards County is 2,120 square miles of rolling hills, canyons, caves and spring-fed streams. It sits atop the Edwards Plateau with elevations from 1,500 to 2,500 feet above sea level on the headwaters of the Nueces and Llano Rivers. The townsite of Rocksprings was laid out in 1890 and became the county seat in 1891. Rocksprings is located 70 miles northeast of Del Rio and 78 miles west of Kerrville.
  
  Climate: Average annual rainfall is 21.19 inches with a 250 day growing season. The climate is comfortable year round, with January's average low temperature 38 degrees and July's average high 94. Edwards County is located on a mesa at an altitude exceeding 2,500 feet which lends itself to dry, clean air and a constant breeze. The area is noted for its comfortable climate.
  
  Recreation: Abundant deer, turkey, wild boar and exotics in Edwards County provide excellent hunting for sportsmen. Fishing in the many spring fed streams is also very popular with outdoor enthusiasts. some of the nation's most spectacular caves make the area a favorite of spelunkers. Spectacular beauty abounds along the canyon and atop the plateaus of Edwards County. The hills and canyons, highlighted by an abundance of oak and pinon pine trees, provide a natural, breathtaking view."
  
  
• County TXGENWEB Project: Genealogical/historical information, including cemeteries, markers, maps, census data, surname queries), TXGenWeb
  
  
• Edwards County Historical Commission
  
  
• More history: at Portal city profiles in list shown above, including Rocksprings

CEMETERIES: See listings in each town.

OTHER PROFILES: City Data; US Census Quick Facts; TXCIP; Wikipedia;
Texas Escapes (not available);

NOTES:

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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

LOCAL LISTINGS: because the City of Rocksprings is the dominant city in Edwards County, please see the Directory Listings at City of Rocksprings




EDWARDS COUNTY, ADULT PROBATION: 325-347-5329; 116 W Main, Brady, TX 76825

EDWARDS COUNTY, AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT: 830-683-4310; 404 Austin St, Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, (ROCKSPRINGS) AIRPORT (ECU): 830-683-6122. Publicly owned. Open to the public. Located 4 mi SE of downtown Rocksprings, 78880. No tower. Runway: 4,050 x 50 ft; AirNav; Map

EDWARDS COUNTY, APPRAISAL DISTRICT: 830-683-4189; 101 E Main St, POB 858, Rocksprings, TX 78880. edwardscad.org

EDWARDS COUNTY, ATTORNEY: 830-683-6128; 830-683-6126; 209 W Main, Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, COMMISSIONER, PCT 1: POB 546, 830-683-7066; Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, COMMISSIONER, PCT 2: POB 371, 830-234-3160; Camp Wood, TX 78833

EDWARDS COUNTY, COMMISSIONER, PCT 3: POB 593, 830-683-2266; Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, COMMISSIONER, PCT 4: POB 484, 830-683-7645; Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, CONSTABLE: 830-683-7222; POB 828, Campwood, TX 78833

EDWARDS COUNTY, COUNTY AGENT: 830-683-4310; Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, COURT COORDINATOR/ADMINISTRATOR: 325-347-0755, Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY & DISTRICT, CLERK: 830-683-2235; POB 184, 400 Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY, 198th: 325-446-9425; POB 635, Mason, TX 76856

EDWARDS COUNTY, DISTRICT JUDGE, 198th: 325-347-0755; POB 1580, Mason, TX 76856

EDWARDS COUNTY, EMS: 830-683-2315; 830-683-3305; 404 W Austin St, Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, FAIRGROUNDS: 903 US-337 N, Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, GAME WARDEN: 210-416-2513; Rocksprings, TX 78880. Blake Satterfield

EDWARDS COUNTY, HISTORICAL COMMISSION: Rocksprings, TX 78880. Facebook

EDWARDS COUNTY, JTPA PROGRAM: 830-683-5248; Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, JUDGE: Souli A. Shanklin: 830-683-6122; POB 378, 401 Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Web: None

EDWARDS COUNTY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: 830-683-5187; 404 W Austin, Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, JUVENILE PROBATION: 325-597-2753; POB 548, Brady, TX 76825

EDWARDS COUNTY, NUTRITION CENTER: 830-683-5468; 212 W Main St, Rocksprings, TX, 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, ROAD SUPERVISOR: 830-683-6182/7193; POB 945, Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, SHERIFF: 830-683-4104; 830-683-5110; 404 W Austin St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Sheriff Don Edwards

EDWARDS COUNTY, TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR: 830-683-2337; 101 E Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880

EDWARDS COUNTY, TREASURER: 830-683-5116; 400 Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880




LOCATED WITHIN THIS COUNTY: See detailed listings in each city/town in this county. Use the list with city links for this county at the top of this profile page. Or, use the Menu at the top of every page for city links. Rocksprings is the predominate city in this county and is where most such services are located.

EDWARDS COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE: (District 10 Office-Southwest)
830-683-4310; 100 W Main St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
Web: edwards.agrilife.org, Email: edwards-tx@tamu.edu

US POSTAL SERVICE (USPS): 800-275-8777; usps.com
Local post offices:

• 830-234-3617; 25594 TX-55 S, Barksdale, TX 78828
• 830-683-2143; 102 W Bandera St, Rocksprings, TX 78880-9998

LOCATED OUTSIDE THIS COUNTY BUT WITHIN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY: See detailed listings in the corresponding cities/towns throughout the Hill County. Use the Menu at the top of every page for city links.

LOCATED OUTSIDE THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY: See State & Federal Offices

EMERGENCIES
(Police, Fire, EMS/Medical)
Dial 911

CRIME STOPPERS-REPORT ANONYMOUSLY: 1-800-222-8477; or click: Stoppers

DISASTER & EMERGENCY SERVICES: Beyond dialing 911 for emergency services (police, fire, rescue), when a major destructive event occurs (wind damage, flooding, explosion, wildland fire, mass casualty incidents, terrorism, etc.), response services are organized based on the disaster coverage area and severity:
    • Emergency Shelters & Local Relief Services Mostly Within A City: Depending on local needs and incident circumstances, check with local service and information organizations and locations that can be found on the Portal city page for each town/city, per the above Portal menu at the top of each page. On these city pages you can determine their open/close status and scope of services (shelter, showers, food, clothing, financial, essential supplies, other) presently offered, and donations (food, clothing, cash, other) they will accept. Their scope can change quickly based on the extent of damage and needs. The city pages also include emergency contacts for major utilities that are often affected during such incidents, including power, water, communications, etc.
    • Multiple City Or County-wide Incidents: See County Judge's office for Emergency Management, and Sheriff's Dept above.
    • Multiple County Incidents: See our Portal Focus Topic Page on Emergency Services for comprehensive information on area-wide emergency resources and contacts (Red Cross, TCEQ, Alert Systems, etc.).

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

WITH OFFICES LOCATED WITHIN THIS COUNTY:

See detailed listings in each city/town in this county. Use the list with city links for this county at the top of this profile page. Or, use the Menu at the top of every page for city links. is the predominate city in this county and is where most such services are located.

WITH OFFICES LOCATED OUTSIDE THIS COUNTY:

AMERICAN RED CROSS, San Antonio Area Chapter, Del Rio Branch:
830-775-8626; 127 Foster Dr, Del Rio, TX 78840
saredcross.org. A humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serves Edwards county.

ANY BABY CAN OF SAN ANTONIO: 210-227-0170; 217 Howard, San Antonio, TX 78212. anybabycansa.org. A non-profit agency that provides direction and guidance for families of children and youth with special needs. All services are provided at no cost, regardless of income, to families who have a child (through age 17) with a chronic illness, disability, developmental delay or health risk. The child must reside in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Medina, Real, Uvalde or Wilson County. Local office:
Kerrville: 830-792-4222; 819 Water St, Ste 109, Kerrville, TX 78028. Brenda Heimann
New Braunfels: 800-524-3755; 1040 N Walnut, Ste C2 at Seele Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130

TEXAS MASTER NATURALISTS: txmn.org. A non-profit organization under the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Program in concert with Texas Parks & Wildlife. Mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.
Local: Hill Country Chapter, 830-896-2504; 309 Sidney Baker S, Kerrville, TX 78028. Meets 4th Mon 7p at UGRA building. Michelle Haggerty, State Coordinator. Counties served: Counties served: Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Menard, Real, San Saba. txmn.org/hillcountry

TEXAS RIO GRANDE LEGAL AID (TRLA): 1-888-988-9996; 4920 IH-35 N, Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78751. trla.org. A non-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible low-income residents in 68 counties of SW Texas, including the Hill Country, and also represents migrant and seasonal farm workers. No local permanent offices (except nearby Austin and San Antonio), however visits are made to some cities. Start eligibility application process on web or call for appointment. Counties served: Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Comal, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Real, Travis, Uvalde, Williamson

Note: See chamber, tourism & economic development listings in Rocksprings.

Note: For Hill Country-wide non-profits, public service and social service organizations, see Hill Country Information

CALL or e-Locate BEFORE YOU DIG!
Free Texas 811 Locator
1-800-344-8377
www.texas811.org

HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:

For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom

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