Texas City

Texas City is a city in Galveston County in the U.S. state of Texas. It is a busy deepwater port on Texas's Gulf Coast, as well as a petroleum-refining and petrochemical-manufacturing center. The city is notable as the site of a major explosion in 1947 that demolished the port and much of the city. The population was 51,898 at the 2020 census, making it the third-largest city in the county, behind League City andGalveston. The name Texas City was given to the community by three duck hunters in 1891. It was the birthplace of the Air Force, which trained over a dozen soldiers as military pilots, turning Texas City into what became what became the United States Air Force Air Force Base. The Air Force base is located at Texas City Bay Speed Park, where records were set by German pilots flying out of Texas City's airfield. The U.N. World War II Headquarters is located in Texas City, which is located on the other side of the Gulf of Mexico. The United States Army's 2nd Division of the Texas Gulf Coast deployed to Texas City in 1913 to guard the nation's land during the Mexican Revolution, essentially encamping nearly half of the Army's military personnel there. Texas City is home to the National Museum of American History, which houses the Wright brothers' flying record books and other aviation memorabilia. The Texas City Museum of History is also home to a collection of the Wright Brothers' flying records and other memorabilia, including the original model of their plane.

History

Three duck hunters in 1891 noted that a location along Galveston Bay had the potential to become a major port. Shoal Point had existed since the 1830s, when veterans of the Texas Revolution (1835-1836) were awarded land for their services. By 1925, Texas City had an estimated population of 3,500 and was a thriving community with two refineries producing gasoline, sugar, and figs. The 2nd Division of the U.S. Army deployed to Texas City in 1913 to guard the Gulf Coast from incursions during the Mexican Revolution. The Wright brothers trained over a dozen soldiers as military pilots, essentially turning Texas City into the birthplace of what became the United States Air Force. The city claims to have been the birthplace. of the Air Force at Bay Street City Park, where speed records were set by planes flying out of Texas City's impromptu air base. In August 1915, a hurricane demolished the military encampment and moved the military leaders to San Antonio. The town was incorporated in 1911 with a mayor and commission form of government. It held its first mayoral election on September 16, choosing William P. Tarpey as mayor. Texas City was named after the Myers Brothers, three brothers from Duluth, Minnesota, named Benjamin, Henry, and Jacob Myers. The Myers Brothers syndicate convinced other investors to put up money to buy 10,000 acres (4,000 hectares) of Galvest on Bay frontage. They renamed the area Texas City.

Geography

Texas City is located at 29°2400N 94°5602W (29.399983, 94.933851). This is 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Galveston and 37 miles (60 km) southeast of Houston. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 185.6 square miles (480.6 km²) Texas City is bounded on the north by Moses Lake, which is fed by Moses Bayou, a freshwater stream. The land south and west of the city is flat coastal plain. A large part of this area to the south is marshland. The city was naturally vulnerable to flooding by hurricane storm surges and heavy rainstorms. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, which has a long history of hurricanes and other tropical cyclones. The elevation of Texas City, Texas, is 10 feet above sea level, though some areas are even lower. Texas City has a population of 2,715, according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau estimate. It has an estimated population of 1,816,000 (1,817,000 in 2010 census figures). The city is located in the Texas Panhandle, a region that is home to many oil refineries, refineries and other businesses. It also has a number of oil and natural gas refineries on the Texas Gulf Coast, which have contributed to the city's growth. It was also the site of the World War II Battle of the Bulge, which took place in World War I.

Demographics

As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 51,898 people, 17,499 households, and 11,795 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 60.75% White, 27.47% African American, 0.50% Native American,0.88% Asian, 8.23% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 20.52% of the population. The Hispanic and Latino population's percentage of the overall population of Texas City had increased to 29.9% in 2017 from 27% in 2010. The city had a Hispanic supermarket and other businesses catering to Hispanics. The African-American percentage had declined to 28% in2017 from 30.8% in2010. The median income for a household in theCity was $35,963, and for a family was $42,393. The per capita income for the city is $17,057. About 12.0% of families and 14.9%. of the residents were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 11.2% ofThose aged 65 or over. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.13. The population was distributed as 26.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.4%. The median age was 36 years.

Economy

The Port of Texas City is the eighth-largest port in the United States and the third-largest in Texas. The city's planners have made efforts to diversify the economy into tourism, health care, and many other sectors. As of 2010, SSA Marine Company had plans to build a major new cargo container shipping terminal known as the Texas City International Terminal at Shoal Point. The project is intended to capitalize on the expansion of the Panama Canal, scheduled for completion in 2014, which city officials expect to substantially increase trade between the Gulf Coast and Asia. As early as 1974, Texas City was placed on the top-ten list for the EPA superfund. Outdated practices for the disposal of toxic waste have continued there for years. The Texas City Terminal Railway Company provides an important land link to the port, handling over 25,000 carloads per year. The port's success as a privately owned port has been aided by its shareholders, the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroads, whose connections allow for expeditious interchange of their traffic. The Galveston Bay Refinery operated by Marathon is the second-largest petroleum refinery in Texas and third- largest in the U.S. It is located in the city's industrial complex, which also includes a leading center of the petrochemical industry. It has the world's largest crude oil storage facility, with a capacity of more than 100 million cubic feet per day. It also has one of the largest oil refineries in the world.

Government and infrastructure

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintains the Young Medical Facility Complex for females in Texas City. Young opened in 1996 as the Texas City Regional Medical Unit. The Texas City Post Office is located at 2002 11th Avenue North, in the Tradewinds Shopping Center. In 2008, the city government replaced civilian code-enforcement officers with police officers after finding that residents tended to ignore civilian officials, who must go through a lengthy process to force compliance, said George Fuller, city director of community development. The city is home to the Texas State Museum, which is located in the city's downtown area. It is also the home of the Texas National Guard, which was established in the late 19th century and is based in the Texas Army National Guard Barracks, which were built in the early 20th century. It also has a Texas State Air Force Base, which opened in the mid-20th century, and a Texas Air Force Auxiliary Air Station, which has been in operation since the early 1930s. The City of Texas City is located on the Texas Brazos River, which runs through the city. It has a population of about 2,000, with the majority of its residents living in or near the city center. It was the site of the U.S. Air Force base during the Second World War, when the Texas Rangers were sent to the area to fight in the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf War. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including the Texas School Book Depository and Texas City Airport.

Education

Most of Texas City is served by the Texas City Independent School District. The Moore Memorial Public Library is located at 1701 9th Avenue North. The Texas City Museum is at 409 6th Street North, in a two-story building formerly occupied by J. C. Penney Co. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 4. The College of the Mainland, which is located in Texas City, is a private school operated by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Texas City High School serves the TCISD portion of the city. Other portions are a part of the Dickinson Independent school District. Some were previously in the La Marque Independent School district. On December 2, 2015, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Michael Williams announced that the Texas city district would absorb the LaMarque district effective July 1, 2016. It will be the first time the city has been in the same school district for more than 20 years. The city is home to the University of Texas at San Antonio, which was founded in 1883. It was the first public university in the U.S. to be located on the island of Texas. It opened in 1887. It has since become the largest private university in Texas, with more than 2,000 students. It also has its own chapter of the American Association of Universities and Colleges of Texas (AAUC) It is located on Texas City's main street, 9th Street and 9th Ave. North.

Parks and preserves

The city operates 42 parks, some of which are part of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. The Texas City Prairie Preserve is a 2,300-acre (930-hectare) nature preserve located on the shores of Moses Lake opposite the city. The centerpiece of Texas City's Heritage Square historical district is the former residence of one of the city's fathers, Frank B. Davison. The Davison Home is a Victorian-styled home finished in 1897, and the site where the first child was born in the new community of Texas city. It is located just 58 mile (1 kilometer) west of the Texas City Dike's location. The city also operates Carver Park, Godard Park, and Holland Park, among other large city parks. The City of Texas is located in the U.S. state of Texas, and has a population of 2.2 million. It was founded in 1836 and became the first city in Texas in 1838. The current mayor of the town is David Garcia, who was elected in 2008. The mayor is the son of former mayor and former mayor of Houston, David L. Garcia, and is a former mayor himself. The town is located on Texas City Lake, which is about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from the city center. It also has a lake, Moses Lake, and a bay, which are used for community events such as the annual "Music Fest by the Bay" The city has a large number of parks, including the Bay Street Park and Nessler Park.

Transportation

The major freeway serving the area is the Gulf Freeway, part of Interstate 45. Texas State Highway 146 locally connects Texas City with other Galveston Bay Area communities on the shoreline. Greyhound Bus Lines provides passenger bus service to destinations nationwide at the Texas City La Marque Station. Amtrak provides a connecting motorcoach service from nearbyGalveston. Texas Loop 197 combines with Highway 146 to form a ring around the city, providing access to the city's major areas. The city is located on the Gulf of Mexico, which is part of the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Texas City is located near the Texas-New Mexico border, and is on the Texas Gulf Coast. The Texas City area is home to the Texas Maritime Museum, which was founded in 1875. The museum is located in Texas City, Texas, and was opened in 1876. It is the oldest museum in the state, with a collection of more than 2,000 pieces of maritime history. The Museum is also home to a museum of Americana, which dates back to the 18th century. It was founded by George Washington, who was the first American to visit Texas City in 1881. The town is also the site of the Texas State Fair, which opened in 1886. The Galvestan Bay Area was founded on the shores of the bay in 1883, and later became known as the Texas Port of Entry. In 1891, the city became the first port of entry for the Texas Ship Channel.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas = 14.9. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 40. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 20. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Texas City = 6.2 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 51,898 individuals with a median age of 35.4 age the population grows by 8.06% in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 783 residents per square mile of area (302.3/km²). There are average 2.55 people per household in the 17,158 households with an average household income of $40,430 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 10.40% of the available work force and has dropped -2.52% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 24.56%. The number of physicians in Texas City per 100,000 population = 236.5.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Texas City = 57.1 inches and the annual snowfall = 0.1 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 98. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 203. 91 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 43.4 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 27, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas which are owned by the occupant = 56.94%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 37 years with median home cost = $95,440 and home appreciation of -7.52%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $18.40 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,566 per student. There are 15.7 students for each teacher in the school, 584 students for each Librarian and 417 students for each Counselor. 6.29% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 8.32% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 3.32% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).