Thalia's economy benefited from the Texas oil boom of the 1920s, but later suffered from drought, the Great Depression, and a drop in oil production. The high school shut down in 1943, and the post office was closed by 1960.
Thalia's economy grew during the Texas oil boom of the 1920s but later faced challenges from drought, the Great Depression, and a reduction in oil production. The high school shut down in 1943, and the post office was closed by 1960.