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Founded in 1835 in Washington County, Texas. Twelve miles from Brenham, Texas.
Ingleside on the Bay is a city located in San Patricio County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 659.
Geography
Ingleside on the Bay is located at 27°49′44″ North, 97°13′18″ West (27.828753, -97.221723)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and 3.23% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 659 people, 260 households, and 199 families residing in the city. The population density is 848.1/km² (2,218.6/mi²). There are 304 housing units at an average density of 391.3/km² (1,023.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.74% White, 0.46% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 5.61% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. 12.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Iowa Park is a city located in Wichita County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,431.
Geography
Iowa Park is located at 33°57′13″ North, 98°40′16″ West (33.953731, -98.671158)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²). 9.4 km² (3.6 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 9.68% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,431 people, 2,460 households, and 1,867 families residing in the city. The population density is 682.1/km² (1,766.6/mi²). There are 2,607 housing units at an average density of 276.5/km² (716.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.96% White, 0.26% African American, 1.09% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. 3.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Irving is a suburb of Dallas, Texas and is located in Dallas County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 191,615.
Irving contains the Las Colinas area, including the Mustangs at Las Colinas, which is the largest equestrian sculpture in the world. Irving has the headquarters of ExxonMobil, Michael’s Stores, and Zale Corporation, and the national headquarters for the Boy Scouts of America. Irving is home to the Dallas Cowboys.
Part of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which serves the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, is inside the city limits of Irving.
Irving was founded in 1903 by J.O. “Otto” Schulze and Otis Brown. It is believed literary author Washington Irving was a favorite of Netta Barcus Brown, and the name of the townsite, Irving, was chosen. Irving originally began in 1889 as an area called Gorbit, and in 1894 the name changed to Kit. Irving was incorporated April 14, 1914, with Otis Brown as the first mayor.
On December 24, 2000, the members of a criminal group named the Texas 7 robbed an Oshman’s sports store in Irving. Irving police officer Aubrey Hawkins was murdered in the incident.
Jacksboro is a city located in Jack County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,533. It is the county seat of Jack County6.
Geography
Jacksboro is located at 33°13′24″ North, 98°9′39″ West (33.223355, -98.160845)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.6 km² (6.8 mi²). 15.1 km² (5.8 mi²) of it is land and 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 14.54% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,533 people, 1,382 households, and 954 families residing in the city. The population density is 300.7/km² (778.7/mi²). There are 1,559 housing units at an average density of 103.4/km² (267.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 81.95% White, 10.46% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 5.56% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 10.74% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Jacksonville is a city located in Cherokee County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,868.
Jacksonville is located in an area of rolling hills in East Texas, north of the county seat, Rusk, and south of Tyler, in Smith County, on U. S. Highway 69. Area production and shipping of tomatoes gained the town the title “Tomato Capital of the World". Annual events include the “Tomato Fest” celebration in June, and the “Tops in Texas Rodeo", held in July.
Jacksonville began in 1847 as the town of Gum Creek. Jackson Smith built a home and blacksmith shop in the area, and became postmaster in 1848, when a post office was authorized. Shortly afterward, Dr. William Jackson established an office near Smith’s shop. When the townsite was laid out in 1850, the name Jacksonville was chosen in honor of these two men. The name of the post office was changed from Gum Creek to Jacksonville in June of 1850.
Texas’ only two privately owned junior colleges - Lon Morris and Jacksonville College - are both located in Jacksonville. A seminary belonging to the Baptist Missionary Association of America is also located there.
Jamaica Beach is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,075.
Geography
Jamaica Beach is located at 29°11′31″ North, 94°58′50″ West (29.192080, -94.980488)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 7.59% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,075 people, 483 households, and 303 families residing in the city. The population density is 576.5/km² (1,487.7/mi²). There are 1,078 housing units at an average density of 578.1/km² (1,491.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.07% White, 0.37% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.95% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. 8.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Jasper is a city located in Jasper County, Texas is on U.S. highways 96 and 190, State Highway 63, and Sandy Creek in north central Jasper County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,247. It is the county seat of Jasper County6 and is situated in East Texas. Jasper is about 110 miles (180 km) northeast of Houston.
History
The area was settled around 1824 by John Bevil. 30 families occupied the settlement as early as 1830, when it was known as Snow River or Bevil’s Settlement after John R. Bevil one of the earliest white settlers.
In 1835 it was renamed for William Jasper, a hero of the American Revolution who was killed attempting to plant the American colors at the storming of Savannah in 1779. Jasper became the county seat in 1844. During the Civil War the town housed a Confederate quartermaster depot. Antebellum educational institutions included the Jasper Male and Female High School, which operated until 1878, when it became the Southeast Texas Male and Female College, and Jasper Collegiate Institute, which operated from 1851 until 1874. The population declined to 360 in 1870, reflecting the hardships of the Civil War, but by 1885 had risen to 1,000.
A weekly newspaper, the Jasper Newsboy, has been published continuously since 1865.
In 1896 Jasper had a population of 1,200. With the arrival of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway early in the twentieth century, Jasper grew into a center for the manufacture of timber products. Lumber from two sawmills with a daily capacity of 125,000 board feet (295 m³), goods from basket and stave factories, logs, ties, poles, and pulpwood were shipped in 200 cars per month.
Jefferson is a city located in Marion County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,024. It is the county seat of Marion County6, and is situated in East Texas.
Geography
Jefferson is located at 32°45′40″ North, 94°20′58″ West (32.761013, -94.349331)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.4 km² (4.4 mi²). 11.3 km² (4.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.58% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,024 people, 871 households, and 544 families residing in the city. The population density is 179.6/km² (465.7/mi²). There are 1,042 housing units at an average density of 92.5/km² (239.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 62.80% White, 34.68% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.63% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Jewett is a city located in Leon County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 861.
Geography
Jewett is located at 31°21′44″ North, 96°8′41″ West (31.362119, -96.144630)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.3 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.97% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 861 people, 333 households, and 223 families residing in the city. The population density is 161.4/km² (418.4/mi²). There are 399 housing units at an average density of 74.8/km² (193.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 75.15% White, 7.67% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 14.87% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. 23.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Johnson City is a city located in Blanco County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,191. It is the county seat of Blanco County6. It was the hometown of President Lyndon Johnson and was founded by his grandfather.
Geography
Johnson City is located at 30°16′35″ North, 98°24′29″ West (30.276427, -98.408105)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.5 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,191 people, 442 households, and 317 families residing in the city. The population density is 343.2/km² (891.7/mi²). There are 490 housing units at an average density of 141.2/km² (366.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 89.67% White, 0.00% African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 8.23% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 20.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Junction is a city located in Kimble County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,618. It is the county seat of Kimble County6.
Geography
Junction is located at 30°29′23″ North, 99°46′17″ West (30.489772, -99.771335)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²). 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.44% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,618 people, 1,028 households, and 699 families residing in the city. The population density is 441.4/km² (1,145.0/mi²). There are 1,222 housing units at an average density of 206.0/km² (534.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 86.13% White, 0.04% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 11.12% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. 28.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Karnack is a city located in northeastern Harrison County near Caddo Lake in East Texas, USA. As of the 1990 census, the city had a total population of 755.
The city is named after Karnack, Egypt (near modern-day Luxor). It was thought that the city’s alignment with the city of Port Caddo was relative to that of Karnack and Thebes. The city is the birth place and location of the childhood home of First Lady Lady Bird Johnson.
Katy is a city located partially in the counties of Fort Bend, Waller, and Harris, in the state of Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,775. A 2003 U.S. Census shows that 97,341 people live within 5 miles and 463,057 people live within 10 miles of downtown Katy.
Named for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (or “K-T") that ran through it in the 19th century, the Houston suburb’s prime attraction is the Katy Mills Mall. Renée Zellweger was born in Katy. Country music performer Clint Black, baseball player Roger Clemens, Trading Spaces designer Frank Bielec, and American Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell are from there as well.
Geography
Katy is located at 29°47′33″ North, 95°49′21″ West (29.792582, -95.822436)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.6 km² (10.7 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Keller is a city located in Tarrant County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 27,345.
Geography
Keller is located at 32°55′39″ North, 97°14′10″ West (32.927533, -97.235995)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.8 km² (18.4 mi²). 47.8 km² (18.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 27,345 people, 8,827 households, and 7,856 families residing in the city. The population density is 572.6/km² (1,483.0/mi²). There are 9,216 housing units at an average density of 193.0/km² (499.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.74% White, 1.43% African American, 0.39% Native American, 1.77% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. 4.51% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Kemah is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,330.
Kemah’s main industry comes from shipping. It was a small fishing town, but Kemah had recently built an attraction called the “Kemah Boardwalk". Locals from the Houston Metropolitan Area of Houston, Texas travel there to eat seafood and have fun.
Geography
Kemah is located at 29°32′22″ North, 95°1′9″ West (29.539469, -95.019032)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²). 4.6 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.65% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,330 people, 892 households, and 566 families residing in the city. The population density is 502.6/km² (1,300.8/mi²). There are 1,075 housing units at an average density of 231.9/km² (600.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 75.36% White, 3.82% African American, 0.86% Native American, 3.48% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 15.79% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 24.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Kenefick is a town located in Liberty County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 667.
Geography
Kenefick is located at 30°6′22″ North, 94°51′8″ West (30.106035, -94.852169)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.65% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 667 people, 235 households, and 195 families residing in the town. The population density is 169.4/km² (437.7/mi²). There are 255 housing units at an average density of 64.8/km² (167.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.05% White, 0.00% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 1.65% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Kennedale is a city located in Tarrant County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,850.
Geography
Kennedale is located at 32°39′0″ North, 97°13′5″ West (32.650070, -97.218095)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²). 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
History
Settled in the 1860’s. Named for Oliver S. Kennedy who platted Kennedale, and donated every other lot to the Southern Pacific Railroad. Today, Kennedale has a high concentration of junkyard and scrap metal businesses, and is the home of the Cowtown Speedway Racetrack.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,850 people, 2,141 households, and 1,616 families residing in the city. The population density is 374.0/km² (968.5/mi²). There are 2,241 housing units at an average density of 143.3/km² (371.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.51% White, 3.45% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.29% from other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. 9.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Kerens is a city located in Navarro County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,681.
Geography
Kerens is located at 32°7′50″ North, 96°13′45″ West (32.130639, -96.229207)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²). 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,681 people, 682 households, and 448 families residing in the city. The population density is 278.6/km² (720.4/mi²). There are 750 housing units at an average density of 124.3/km² (321.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 70.14% White, 22.13% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 5.77% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. 7.61% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Kerrville is a city located in Kerr County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,425. It is the county seat of Kerr County6. Kerrville is named for James Kerr, a major in the Confederate Army, and friend of town founder Joshua Brown, who settled in the area to start a cypress shingle mill. [1] The people of this town and the surrounding areas sometimes jokingly refer to themselves as “Kerrverts,” though it should be noted that “Kerrvillite” is the correct term. It is best known for the Kerrville Folk Festival.
Geography
Kerrville is located at 30° 02? 47? N 99° 8? 26? W (30.046487 North, -99.140498 West)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.9 km² (16.9 mi²). 43.3 km² (16.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.36% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 20,425 people, 8,563 households, and 5,411 families residing in the city. The population density is 471.9/km² (1,222.5/mi²). There are 9,477 housing units at an average density of 219.0/km² (567.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 85.89% White, 2.99% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 8.20% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. 22.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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