Ranger blends a storied past with everyday practicality, offering small-town ease and room to grow. Born from the “Roaring Ranger” oil boom that helped fuel World War I, the city’s heritage is still celebrated through local markers like the Roaring Ranger Oil Boom historical designation, detailed by the Texas Historical Commission. Set in Eastland County, Ranger delivers an affordable housing mix and a pace that lets you hear yourself think, while staying connected along the I-20 corridor.
Families appreciate the personal attention in local classrooms, with district information available through the Texas Education Agency for Ranger Independent School District. Higher education is right in town at Ranger College, which offers dual-credit options, workforce programs, and pathways in health sciences and trades that keep opportunity close to home.
Weekends are easy to fill. Anglers and paddlers head to Lake Leon, where Texas Parks and Wildlife outlines fishing access, species, and ramps. Hikers and stargazers can explore the region’s new jewel, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, with trails, campsites, and broad skies just a short drive away. Aviation buffs look forward to the vintage fly-ins at Ranger Airfield, a living link to early Texas flight history and a community gathering point.
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