Mathis, Texas

About Mathis

Mathis is a small town in southern Texas with an estimated population of 4,292.

Officially, Mathis is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,293 residents per square mile.

📰 Mathis News Today

• Odem, Mathis issued tax letters from Attorney General SouthTexasNews.com · Aug 18
• See photos of Lake Corpus Christi in Mathis - Corpus Christi Caller-Times Corpus Christi Caller-Times · Aug 17
• Lake Corpus Christi in Mathis, Texas, on Aug. 15, 2026. Its capacity stood at nearly 92%, according to Texas Water Development Board data. The Lufkin Daily News · Aug 15
• A pink dragonfly at Lake Corpus Christi in Mathis, Texas, on Aug. 15, 2026. The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper · Aug 15
• Mathis lands grant money for catalytic converter theft, flood planning, and possible downtown revival kristv.com · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Mathis Unique

• The only place in America named Mathis — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Mathis

• Smolik's Smokehouse — barbecue
• Good-N-Crisp Chicken — chicken

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mathis

• Paiz Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Mathis

• MATHIS EL
• MATHIS H S
• MATHIS INT
• MATHIS MIDDLE

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Mathis

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