Route 66’s Texas Ghost Towns Rise Again | Lubbock News

Route 66 in Texas is waking up from its slumber—forgotten towns like Jericho and Groom are getting a second life. Once bustling with travelers, Jericho now sees restoration efforts led by locals Blair and Blanca Shaeffer, reviving its historic tourist court and cemetery to honor its past. Meanwhile, Groom, born from a land syndicate and fueled by Route 66, thrives with its own roadside legacy: a massive cross, an amphitheater, and a visitor center—all gifts from a local oilman. Together, these towns prove that even faded highways can spark new stories. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd59b863898e8c00