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Luling: Crossroads to Everywhere 
Luling, known as the "crossroads to everywhere", is a community located on the banks of the San Marcos river at the crossroads of U.S. Highways 90 and 183 and State Highways 80 and 86, one mile north of Interstate 10 and fifteen miles south of Lockhart in southern Caldwell County.
» 47 miles S of Austin
» 17 miles S of Lockhart
» 20 miles SE of San Marcos
» 34 miles E of New Braunfels
» 59 miles E of San Antonio
 Early settlement of the area began in the 1840s.Edgar B. Davis's discovery of the Luling oilfield in 1922 prompted rapid growth in the community and attracted various support industries associated with the oil business.
By the 1950s local farmers had diversified their crops to include watermelons and tomatoes. Truck farming became such a large industry in the area that Luling residents began holding an annual "Watermelon Thump," a festival that included a seed-spitting contest and prizes for the largest watermelon.
Historical information can be found at www.lulingcc.org
Annual Events and Traditions in Luling
The Luling Watermelon Thump is held each year during the last full weekend in June. It is a celebration for the locals, and draws many people from out of town as well. The 'Thump' features a carnival, exhibitor's market, arts and crafts, seed spitting contest, melon eating contest, car show, and live entertainment each night.
Luling is also home to Night In Old Luling, held in October. It features games, food, and booths to help raise money for local non-profit groups.
With the many oil well pump jacks throughout the city, some along the main streets of Luling are decorated with characters, such as a girl eating a watermelon.
March Celebration of Life and Music www.celebratetom.com
April Roughneck Cook Off and Oil City Car Show, Zedler Mill Classic
June Annual Watermelon Thump www.watermelonthump.com
October Night in Old Luling, Zedler Mill Catfish Cook Off, Nightmare on Main Street Costume Party
November Chamber of Commerce Christmas Arts and Crafts Show
December Luling Main Street's Cocoa & Carols
Helpful Information 
| Utilities: |
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| Gas |
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| Texas Gas Service Company |
830.875.2113 |
| Electric |
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| City of Luling |
830.875.5424 |
| Bluebonnet Electric Co-op |
512.398.9844 |
| Water |
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| City of Luling |
830.875.5488 |
| Telephone |
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| At&t |
800.464.7928 |
| Time Warner Cable |
800.418.8848 |
| Cable |
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| Time Warner Cable |
800.418.8848 |
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| Taxes: |
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| Caldwell County |
0.6907% |
| City of Luling |
0.3953% |
| Luling ISD |
1.0390% |
| Farm to Market |
0.0003% |
 Links:
Luling Area Chamber of Commerce www.lulingcc.org
City of Luling www.cityofluling.net
Luling Independent School District www.luling.txed.net
Zedler Mill www.zedlermill.com
The Francis-Ainsworth House B and B www.ainsworthhouse.com
Caldwell County www.co.caldwell.tx.us
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