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  Texas City, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Texas City is a city in Galveston County in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area.
As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 41,521 (though the 2005 census estimate placed the population at 44,274).
All of Texas City is served by the College of the Mainland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Texas_City   (737 words)

  
 Texas City Police Department
The City of Texas City is served by the men and women of the Texas City Police Department.
Under the leadership and guidance of Police Chief Robert Burby, and with the support of the mayor and commission of the city, the Texas City Police Department remains poised and capable to handle their duties.
The Texas City Police Department is proud to have numerous men and women serving on the force who were born and raised in the city they serve.
www.texas-city-tx.org /Police.htm   (325 words)

  
 The Galveston County Daily News
TEXAS CITY — Leaders of St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal are set to unveil plans for a new church this weekend.
TEXAS CITY — A man who was drunk when his car clipped a pickup, tossing two men to their deaths, will spend 12 years in prison.
TEXAS CITY — Linda Cooper never thought she’d be able to prove she’s a descendant of a patriot who fought in the American Revolution.
www.galvnews.com /texascity.lasso   (1928 words)

  
 1947 Texas City Disaster
A queer quirk of the Texas City explosion was found by Johnny Hendrickson, photographer for The News, in a tour of the devastated area Thursday.
Although not all casualties were residents of Texas City, the total was equivalent to a staggering 25 percent of the towns estimated population of 16,000.
In 1997, the City of Texas City, both the elected leadership and volunteer citizens, planned to observe the Fifthieth Anniversary of the Texas City Disaster in a meaningful way that would both commemorate the event and celebrate the City's recovery and progress over the past fifty years.
www.local1259iaff.org /disaster.html   (3622 words)

  
 Texas City Disaster
the Texas City Disaster, as it is often referred to, happened as the Grand Camp exploded.
Dreadful as the disaster was, it brought the people of Texas City together as nothing else had ever done.
The Texas City Terminal Railway (TCT), for example, saw all of its port, most of it railroad and much of its warehousing destroyed.
www.ezl.com /~fireball/Disaster20.htm   (824 words)

  
 The Guide To Texas Outside
Texas Outside is designed to provide the outdoor enthusiast with content, including Texas Outside Ratings and Reviews, on a wide variety of outside activities in the great state of Texas.
Discover Texas – this section is a Guide to Texas and has a wealth of information and history about Texas cities and things to do in or near the city (dining, lodging, cultural activities, amusement parks, bike trails, music festivals, and much, much more).
Texas Music Festivals and Events – if you are addicted to Texas singer songwriters and country music (and other alternative music including Bluegrass) Texas Outside will provide you some excellent and fun venues and links to what’s happen’ in Texas each month.
www.texasoutside.com   (1589 words)

  
 Welcome to the City of Texas City Website!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Take a look around and see why Texas City is the best place to live, to work and to play.
The average weather in Texas City, Texas (based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations) features an average low of 54 in January and an average 88 in July.
Weather conditions are always conducive to a good day fishing at the Texas City Dike or a picnic in one of the many city parks in the spring.
www.texas-city-tx.org   (265 words)

  
 The City of Jasper, Texas Official Web Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Deep East Texas, the City of Jasper is situated in the Pine Timber Belt of the State.
The City Council is composed of five (5) Council seats and the Mayor's office.
The City of Jasper's present incorporated population is approximately 7,657.
www.jaspertx.org   (319 words)

  
 City of Houston
The Houston VA National Cemetery, in conjunction with the City of Houston, is proud to continue the tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have risked their lives for our great nation.
To complement the artistic endeavors of the private sector, the City of Houston's ongoing vision to emphasize public art continues to expand the opportunities for citizens to enjoy art in public spaces.
In 1999, the City of Houston established an ordinance mandating that 1.75% of qualified Capital Improvement Project monies be set aside for civic art.
www.houstontx.gov   (565 words)

  
 The Explosion: 50 Years Later, Texas City Still Remembers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
When someone in Texas City mentions "The Explosion," no explanation is necessary.
A half-century later, people in Texas City celebrate their recovery, but still mourn their loss.
The Texas City explosion turned a bustling port into a scene of destruction and left the Monsanto chemical plant, top, a ruined skeleton.
www.chron.com /content/chronicle/metropolitan/txcity   (164 words)

  
 Home Page Port of Texas City
The Port of Texas City / Texas City Terminal Railway Company is the eighth largest port of 153 ports in the United States and the third largest in Texas with water borne tonnage exceeding 78 million net tons.
The Texas City Terminal Railway Company provides an important land link to the port, handling over 25,000 car loads per year.
The Port of Texas City'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.
www.railporttc.com   (166 words)

  
 The Official City of Galveston, Texas Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The Galveston City Council approved steps towards the annexation of the area commonly known as Galveston County Municipal Utility District Number One.
The City of Galveston is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer with the Galveston Police Department.
City water service will be suspended during the day on Tuesday, October 17, 2006.
www.cityofgalveston.org   (367 words)

  
 City of Austin - Austin City Connection: Home Page
City of Austin bond election will be Nov. 7, 2006.
Brochure available about City of Austin bond propositions.
Anderson Mill Road area residents have two opportunities to share their views with the Austin City Council about proposed December 2008 annexation.
www.ci.austin.tx.us   (186 words)

  
 City of Abilene, Texas
The City of Abilene is sponsoring a special Halloween dance at Rose Park Senior Activity Center on Oct. 31, from 7-10 p.m.
The city is requesting citizen suggestions for potential projects or general comments on priorities for the upcoming 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Program.
Early voting for the City of Abilene Nov. 7 election is available Oct. 23-Nov. 3.
www.abilenetx.com   (262 words)

  
 Welcome to the City of Dallas, Texas - City Web Portal
With the adoption of the City’s 2007 fiscal year budget, the City’s property tax rate was lowered by 1.25 cents.
City of Dallas to spray for West Nile Virus: Human cases of West Nile disease in Dallas total 47.
City of Dallas People Helping People Housing Program to renovate home of veteran wrongfully imprisoned for 40 years.
www.dallascityhall.com   (610 words)

  
 Texas State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
The flag was adopted as the state flag when Texas became the 28th state in 1845.
As with the flag of the United States, the blue stands for loyalty, the white represents strength, and the red is for bravery.
Topography: Image Gulf Coast Plain in the south and southeast; North Central Plains slope upward with some hills; Great Plains extend over the Panhandle, are broken by low mountains; Trans-Pecos are southern extention of the Rocky Mountains.
www.50states.com /texas.htm   (268 words)

  
 Texas City, Texas (TX) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime
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Texas City, Texas business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Texas City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average.
www.city-data.com /city/Texas-City-Texas.html   (1414 words)

  
 Texas City News
Local news for Texas City, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Following their loss to La Marque, the Texas City Stings need to win two of their last three games to make it to the postseason.
The U.S. chemical safety board is expected to claim that eight dangerous incidents occurred at a BP refinery in Texas prior to a blast at the plant last year that left 15 people dead, a newspaper reported on...
www.topix.net /city/texas-city-tx   (674 words)

  
 Tomball, Texas - The City of Tomball
The Mission of the City of Tomball is to promote a healthy and safe environment of increasingly higher quality of life for all citizens, with sensitivity to the financial burden it may impose.
Rich with history and bright with future, Tomball Texas is a community of traditional family values, advancing technology, and geographic significance.
We hope that you will make www.ci.tomball.tx.us your source for news about the many exciting things going on in "The Hometown With A Heart..." and visit online to learn about our City government.
www.tomballtx.com   (146 words)

  
 Texas City Apartments
To view all of our Texas City apartment rentals, all you need to do is create a free Rent.com account.
In addition to helping you find apartments in Texas City, Rent.com also offers a variety of moving services and moving advice.
From movers and moving quotes to boxes and storage, Rent.com has everything you need to make your move to Texas City as simple as possible.
www.rent.com /rentals/texas/galveston-and-vicinity/texas-city   (330 words)

  
 Welcome to the City of Baytown, Texas
The City of Baytown Police Dept. is now accepting applications.
The Youth Advisory Commission (YAC), along with the Mayor and City Council, recognizes a student within the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District as the “Youth of the Month” each month during the regular school year.
This honor is given because the student has excelled in the area of community service, academics, personal achievements, volunteerism and/or sports activity.
www.baytown.org   (232 words)

  
 City of Fort Worth, Texas Web Site Welcomes You
City Council is seeking input from citizens on the proposed changes to the Rental Registration Ordinance.
If you routinely throw away household trash in a City of Fort Worth blue recycling cart, you could be out several hundred dollars and have your cart confiscated.
City Hall is located at 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth (Tarrant County), Texas 76102, U.S.A
www.fortworthgov.org   (274 words)

  
 The City of Bryan, Texas
Past and present law enforcement and city council representatives highlighted groundbreaking ceremonies held Tuesday for Bryan's future Justice Center.
Bryan Mayor Ernie Wentrcek, pictured above, spoke from the perspective of a former Bryan police officer and a member of the Bryan City Council that funded the long-awaited facility that will reunite police and municipal court under the same roof.
The city is repairing its lines, but your lines may be the problem.
www.bryantx.gov   (296 words)

  
 Pearland, Texas -- Welcome to our official city website!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The City of Pearland Projects Dept. will have displays for the following projects - McHard Rd (SH 288 to Cullen), Mykawa Rd (BW 8 to FM 518) and Pearland Pkwy (2000' S of Oiler Dr to Dixie Farm Rd) - available for review on
City of Pearland Employee of the Quarter (1st Quarter)
These maps are available through the City’s Website.
www.ci.pearland.tx.us   (142 words)

  
 Texas City travel guide - Wikitravel
Final voting for the location of the 2007 Wikitravel Get-together before Nov 6: Crete, Puerto Rico, or Morocco!
North America : United States of America : Texas : Gulf Coast : Texas City
Texas City [1] is in Galveston County and lies on the Gulf Coast of the Texas mainland.
wikitravel.org /en/Texas_City   (106 words)

  
 Texas City ~ La Marque Chamber of Commerce
Texas City ~ La Marque Chamber of Commerce
Welcome and thank you for visiting the official website of the Texas City - La Marque Chamber of Commerce.
We're pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved site.
www.texascitychamber.com   (278 words)

  
 City Bank Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Whether you are buying your First Home, a Vacation Home, or Investment Property, City Bank has a Mortgage Product to fit your needs.
Windmark and Associates and Windmark Insurance are part of the City Bank team ready to provide you with the best and most complete insurance services possible.
In today’s fast changing world, our Trust professionals help you manage your assets while saving you time and effort.
www.citybankonline.com   (97 words)

  
 Texas City, Texas (77590) Conditions & Forecast : Weather Underground
Texas City, Texas (77590) Conditions and Forecast : Weather Underground
Historical Data and Charts — Texas Weather Watch (Amateur Radio) — Set as Default Current Conditions
Historical Data and Charts — Clear Lake City Wx — Set as Default Current Conditions
www.wunderground.com /US/TX/Texas_City.html   (571 words)

  
 Local 1259 Texas City Disaster Fire News House Fires Car Wrecks Fire Departments Links
Want to see where Texas City is located?
As an emergency vehicle responds to a call, failure to yield by civilian drivers can lead to dangerous situations.
It has been approved by a number of states, visit the site to see if your state has given approval.
www.local1259iaff.org   (421 words)

  
 Welcome to Universal City, Texas!
With an excellent environment and an attractive, affordable lifestyle, Universal City truly provides for a good life:  community, industry, and progress.
Have a concern that needs to be addressed?  Email it to the City by using the
Storefront Improvement Program Application and guidelines for the December 2006 Storefront Improvement Program is available online [Read on...]
www.universalcitytexas.com   (105 words)

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