Ellinger, Texas

About Ellinger

Set in the central part of Texas, Ellinger is a tiny community counting 296 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Ellinger is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 658 residents per square mile.

📰 Ellinger News Today

• EPA will reconsider Texas power plant plan denied under Biden E&E News by POLITICO · May 27
• Larry Wayne Morgan Obituary | Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations | Ellinger, TX Tribute Archive · Oct 3
• Jacob J. Walla Katy Times · Jul 29
• Bernetta Ann Cook Obituary (2026) - Ellinger, TX - Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations - La Grange Legacy | Obituary · Jun 16
• 31 Texas Labor Leaders Graduate from the 2024-2025 Ruth Ellinger Leadership Academy - Texas AFL-CIO Texas AFL-CIO · Jul 15

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What Makes Ellinger Unique

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

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ellinger

• Holman Valley Steakhouse — steak house
• Peter's BBQ — barbecue

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