Question: How did Bug Tussle, Texas, get its name?
Answer: Founded as Truss in the 1890s in southeastern Fannin County, Bug Tussle earned its memorable name from local folklore—most notably a tale about a swarm of insects disrupting an ice cream social. Other stories credit the name to residents watching bugs battle during a picnic or to two arguing townspeople distracted by fighting tumblebugs. Located about 10 miles south of Honey Grove, the community later became famous for its unusual name, frequently stolen highway signs, and “Made in Bug Tussle, Texas” souvenirs. After a brief revival in the 1960s and 1970s, the town’s population declined from a peak of about 30 residents to roughly 15 by 1990.
