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| Coordinates: 29°45′56″N 95°14′25″W / 29.76556°N 95.24028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Incorporated | 1947 |
| Government | |
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| Area | |
| - Total | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| - Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9.1 m) |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
| - Total | 10,302 |
| - Density | 5,540.8/sq mi (2,138.5/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 77029 |
| Area code(s) | 713 |
| FIPS code | 48-37156[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374254[3] |
Jacinto City is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, east of the intersection of Interstate 10 and the East Loop of Interstate 610. Jacinto City is part of the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area and is bordered by the cities of Houston and Galena Park. The population was 10,302 at the 2000 census.
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History
In 1941 Frank Sharp established as a subdivision in 1941 which filled with shipyard workers and workers at nearby steel mills and war plants. Jacinto City incorporated in 1947 with nearly 3,800 residents; its first mayor was Inch Handler. The town still serves as a bedroom community for local industry. In the 1950s the city opened a city hall and recreational facilities. By 1960 the city had 9,500 people and by 1964 the city had 11,500 people. In 1966 the city had seventeen churches, two schools, one hospital, one bank, and one library. A wastewater facility funded by the Environmental Protection Agency opened in 1972; the Handbook of Texas stated that this may be due to complaints from residents about chemical vapors in 1969. In 1990 the city had 9,343 people.[4]
Jacinto City was known for the murder of Louis "Buddy" Musso by Susan (or Suzanne) "Sue" Basso in 1998. Basso lived in Jacinto City and held Musso against his will there; Musso died in an apartment unit used by an accomplice in Houston.[5][6] Musso's corpse was dumped in neighboring Galena Park.[7]
Geography
Jacinto City is located at 29°45′56″N 95°14′25″W / 29.76556°N 95.24028°W (29.765527, -95.240332)[8].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.8 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 10,302 people, 2,947 households, and 2,392 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,540.8 people per square mile (2,138.5/km²). There were 3,124 housing units at an average density of 1,680.2/sq mi (648.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.18% White, 1.23% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 25.66% from other races, and 3.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 75.39% of the population.
There were 2,947 households out of which 48.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.45 and the average family size was 3.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.3% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,672, and the median income for a family was $36,755. Males had a median income of $30,323 versus $22,224 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,292. About 16.1% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.
Infrastructure and government
Jacinto City practices a city manager form of government with an elected Mayor who presides over the Jacinto City City Council.The Jacinto City Fire Department and EMS and the Jacinto City Police Department serve the city.
Jacinto City is located within Harris County Precinct 2; as of 2008 Sylvia Garcia heads Precinct 2.[9]
Jacinto City is located in District 143 of the Texas House of Representatives. As of 2008 Ana E. Hernandez represents the district.[10] Jacinto City is within District 6 of the Texas Senate; as of 2008 Mario Gallegos is the representative.[11]
Jacinto City is within Texas's 29th congressional district; as of 2008 Gene Green represents the district.[12]
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
Jacinto City is served by two school districts and a municipal preschool, Jacinto City Preschool.[13] Areas south of Market Street are zoned to Galena Park Independent School District while areas north of Market Street are zoned to Houston Independent School District. This HISD section is within Trustee District VIII, represented by Diana Dávila as of 2008.[14]
Galena Park Independent School District
Students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to the following elementary schools:[15]
- Jacinto City Elementary School (Jacinto City) (west of Holland Avenue)
- Pyburn Elementary School (Houston) (east of Holland Avenue)
Students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to the following middle schools[16]:
- Galena Park Middle School (Galena Park) (west of Holland Avenue)
- Woodland Acres Middle School(Houston) (east of Holland Avenue)
All students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to:
Houston Independent School District
Students who are in the HISD area are zoned to:
- Whittier Elementary School (Jacinto City)[18]
- Holland Middle School (Houston)[19]
- Furr High School (Houston)[20]
Whittier opened in 1948, Furr opened in 1961, and Holland opened in 1979.[21]
Colleges and universities
The pupils zoned to GPISD are served by San Jacinto College, while the students zoned HISD are served by the Houston Community College System.
Public libraries
The Harris County Public Library (HCPL) system operates the A. J. "Bert" Holder Memorial Library at 921 Akron Street across from Akron Park in Jacinto City. The first Jacinto City Public Library opened in 1958 on Mercury Drive; the building at one time functioned as Jacinto City's city hall. The current Jacinto City branch, named A. J. "Bert" Holder, opened in 1992. The branch is a partnership between HCPL and the city; the city built and maintains the 3,883 square foot building, while the county supplies materials and staff. The city and county held this agreement since 1957.[22]
Gallery of schools
 Jacinto City Preschool |
 Former Jacinto City Preschool building |
Gallery
 Jacinto City Town Center is a municipal complex containing recreation facilities and a preschool |
 Jacinto City Police Department |
 Jacinto City Fire Department and EMS |
 Former Jacinto City City Hall |
See also
References
- ^ "US Census Bureau Population Finder: Jacinto City city, TX". factfinder.census.gov. http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US4835348&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US48%7C16000US4835348&_street=&_county=jacinto+city&_cityTown=jacinto+city&_state=04000US48&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=DEC_2000_SAFF&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null®=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Jacinto City, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ "Sue Basso traps mentally handicapped man so she can use him as slave and kill him for insurance." Crime Library. 3.
- ^ "Court of Criminal Appeals Opinion #73,672," Texas Judiciary
- ^ "Sue Basso traps mentally handicapped man so she can use him as slave and kill him for insurance." Crime Library. 2.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Precinct 2 Map." Harris County. Accessed October 13, 2008.
- ^ "House District 143." Texas House of Representatives. Accessed October 11, 2008.
- ^ "Senate District 6" Map. Senate of Texas. Accessed September 28, 2008.
- ^ "Congressional District 29." National Atlas of the United States.
- ^ http://www.hcnonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19728395&BRD=1574&PAG=461&dept_id=640133&rfi=6
- ^ "Trustee Districts Map." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on November 11, 2008.
- ^ "Elementary Schools - South," Galena Park Independent School District
- ^ "Woodland Acres Middle School," Galena Park Independent School District
- ^ "Galena Park High School," Galena Park Independent School District
- ^ "Whittier Elementary Attendance Zone," Houston Independent School District
- ^ "Holland Middle Attendance Zone," Houston Independent School District
- ^ "Furr High School Attendance Zone," Houston Independent School District
- ^ "School Histories: the Stories Behind the Names." Houston Independent School District. Accessed September 24, 2008.
- ^ "Jacinto City Branch Library." Harris County Public Library. Retrieved on November 29, 2008.
External links
- Jacinto City Fire Department
- Jacinto City Police Department
- Older Jacinto City Police Department website
- Jacinto City, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Jacinto City, Texas is at coordinates 29°45′56″N 95°14′25″W / 29.765527°N 95.240332°WCoordinates: 29°45′56″N 95°14′25″W / 29.765527°N 95.240332°W
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