Pronunciation: "UM-bull" Humble became an oil boomtown in the early 20th century when oil was first discovered there in 1904. ... home to Texas Tech University and known for its windy climate, ...

Gruene. Pronunciation: "green" The name "Gruene, TX" originates from the German word for "green,” and it is pronounced that way. It was named after Ernst Gruene, who founded the town in the 1840s.