April 4, 2012. Harper, Texas. Harper.

Driving through Harper takes just a few moments, but it is long enough to let you know that once upon a time, Harper was a busy place. The antique store is closed as is one barbecue joint. Several old commercial buildings have been abandoned. The beauty shop and barber shop appear to be operating, except neither is open at any time. Clearly, this little town of Harper once was a more active community. But first appearances would be wrong. The school system has some of the best schools in Texas. At every level and in every subject, the test scores are over 97% when compared to other Texas schools. The Library has moved to a larger a facility and seems to have a lot of activity. The Longhorn Cafe has new owners, who have just moved to Harper from Kerrville. The chef, the husband owner, once was the head cook at Mammacita's. They moved so the children could attend Harper schools. We have a grocery store and 2 gas stations, along with a feed store and a Taxidermist. On weekends, the barbecue restaurant is open, at least until they run out of food. Come early for lunch or you will go hungry. I am pleased to have Harper close by even though it is but a shadow of it's former self. We even have our car serviced there, so the little town is very convenient. Driving through town would fool you. There is lots of action, right under the surface!!