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Texas A&M University–Commerce anchors the county's east side

Hunt County History & Culture

Commerce is Hunt County's second-largest city. It sits about 15 miles east of Greenville. Texas A&M University–Commerce is there. The school serves students from across Northeast Texas. It joined the Texas A&M System in 1996.

The university brings jobs and events to the east side of the county. Residents can take classes and attend cultural events. Texas AgriLife Extension also serves Hunt County through the A&M system. AgriLife helps farmers and landowners with practical advice on crops, livestock, and land care. Check the AgriLife Extension site for Hunt County programs.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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Greenville became an early Texas leader in public utilities

In 1891, Greenville became the first Texas city to own and operate its own municipally owned electricity generating plant, according to the Handbook of Texas.

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Greenville grew into a cotton hub after the railroad arrived

After rail service reached Greenville in 1880, Hunt County's cotton output grew from a handful of bales to more than 50,000 bales per year by 1900.

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Lake Tawakoni offers year-round fishing near Greenville

Lake Tawakoni, a 37,879-acre reservoir partly in Hunt County, is known for blue catfish, striped bass, and crappie.

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Beef cattle have replaced cotton as Hunt County's main farm product

Hunt County farms shifted from cotton toward livestock over the 20th century, and cattle still shape the rural economy.

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