Hedley, TX

Hedley is a small town located in Williamson County, Texas. The population was 2,827 at the 2010 census. Hedley is known for its oil and gas production and its agricultural industry. Hedley was founded in 1892 by C.W. Hedley and named after his son, Harry Hedley.

The town's economy is based on oil and gas production, agriculture, retail sales, and tourism. Oil production began in the 1920s with the discovery of natural gas reserves near the town. Today, Hedley is one of the largest producers of natural gas in Texas. The town's oil fields are located east of Highway 290 and west of Interstate 35E; its natural gas fields are located north of I-35E and south of U.S Highway 287 (the old Route 66).

Hedley has a number of petroleum refineries that process crude oil into gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oils, asphaltum (a type of tar used as a sealant), propane gas (for camping equipment), kerosene (for lamps), naphtha (a type of gasoline) and other products used by consumers throughout North America. The refineries employ about 1,000 people directly and support an additional 3,000 jobs through suppliers in the community.

Agriculture continues to be an important part of the local economy; crops grown in Williamson County include cottonseed meal for animal feed; hay; corn; wheat; sorghum syrup; beef cattle; pigs; poultry houses; truck farms ; irrigated land ; nursery plants ; Christmas trees ; bees . There are also several wineries within commuting distance from Hedley: Wild Horse Vineyards , White Oak Vineyards , Black Diamond Winery , Cedar Ridge Winery , Fiddlesticks Winery .

In addition to supporting local businesses directly through purchases made at local stores or restaurants, tourists visit Hedley to see its scenic countryside – which includes rolling hills covered with oak trees –and enjoy shopping at locally owned businesses such as boutiques、grocery stores、and antique shops .

The city has developed a number of parks that offer recreational opportunities such as fishing、hiking、bicycling、running and picnicking . There are also several golf courses within close proximity to Hedley: Hidden Hills Golf Club , Lakewood Country Club , Stonegate Golf Club .