Frio is an

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, United States. According to the ''

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'', the community had an estimated population of 15 in 2000.

Geography

Frio is located on

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on the Frio Draw, northwest of Dimmitt in northwestern Castro County.

Education

Today, the community is served by the Hereford Independent School District. Children who live in the community attend West Central Elementary School, Hereford Junior High School, and Hereford High School.

References

{{authority control Unincorporated communities in Castro County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Texas