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Podcast: Small Town News
Episode: Royse City, TX - A Friendly Touch of Texas and Other Innuendos
Description: Welcome to Royse City, "a friendly touch of Texas!" Located in Northeast Texas 33 miles from Dallas, Royse City was first developed around 1885 by Byrd Royse. Royse was instrumental in getting the MK & T Railroad brought through the city, and reportedly cut a deal with the railroad to have the town named Royse City in exchange for donating the land for the train station. Royse City is primarily a bedroom community, but also has several interesting attractions such as the Old Jail Park in downtown. Royse City was home to Glen Payne, the lead singer of The Cathedral Quartet, and bas...