Lyford, Texas

About Lyford

Set in the southern part of Texas, Lyford is a small town with an estimated population of 2,209.

Officially, Lyford is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,262 residents per square mile.

📰 Lyford News Today

• Maria Silva Obituary (2026) - Lyford, TX - Valley Morning Star Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• Schedule - Lyford Bulldogs (Lyford, TX) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 2
• Lyford opens door to using game room money for major city repairs valleycentral.com · Feb 10
• South Texas Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Against Student Texas Scorecard · Mar 25
• Lyford man killed in auto-pedestrian crash in Willacy County MyRGV.com · May 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lyford Unique

• Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🏫 Schools in Lyford

• CCJJAEP
• LYFORD EL
• LYFORD H S
• LYFORD MIDDLE

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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