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LA PORTE
In 1892, La Porte was founded by real estate speculators who promoted the land as being ideal for citrus crops. Though the region´s gumbo soil made it inhospitable to many crops, some early settlers remained to build a resort town on the shores of Galveston Bay. Many Hosuton families built summer homes along the waterfront to take advantages of the cool breezes along the bay.
Modern-day La Porte is home to more than 17,000 residents on 19 square miles of land. Located just 35 minutes from Houston, residents take advantage of numerous outdoor activities inlcuding fishing, tennis, golf and swimming or just enjoying Galveston Bay.
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Education
• Public (K-12): The La Porte Independent School District serves more than 7,700 students through its eight schools. The district received a "recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency accountability rating system.
• Colleges: San Jacinto College: La Porte residents have easy access to the San Jacinto College System. As a comprehensive community college, San Jacinto College offers a broad range of academic, technical, customized and non-credit courses at three full-service campuses and six extension centers.
Demographic Information from 2000 Census
• Median age of La Porte residents: 32.6
• Total population: 31,880
• Population under 5 years old: 2,519
• Population 18 years and over: 22,412
• Population 65 and over: 2,206
• Total housing units: 11,720
• Median family income: $55,810 (U.S. median family income=$50,046)
• Median value of single-family owner-occupied homes: $82,100
Useful Links for La Porte, Texas
Battleship Texas Historic Site
Bay Forest Golf Course
City of La Porte
City of La Porte Parks and Recreation
La Porte/Bay Area Historical Society
La Porte Chamber of Commerce
La Porte Crime Statistics
La Porte Public Library
San Jacinto Monument
La Porte Fire Department (non-emergency): 281-471-3607
La Porte Police Department (non-emergency): 281-471-2141
DEER PARK
Simeon Henry West settled in this area and visualized a city, recording a plat of the out lots of the town of Deer Park in December 1892. The city attracted many residents but the Flood of 1900 drove almost all of them away. Mr. West´s dream was revitalized in 1928 when Shell Oil Company broke ground on a new refinery.
Deer Park celebrated its 100th birthday in February 1992 and it has become the dream location Mr. West envisioned. Today, Deer Park has approximately 9,000 homes and more than 30,000 residents.
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Education
• Public (K-12): The Deer Park ISD consists of 14 campuses serving 11,400 students. The district is accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. DPISD received the status of a "Recognized" district in the 2002 school year by the Texas Education Agency.
• Colleges: Deer Park residents have easy access to the San Jacinto College System. As a comprehensive community college, San Jacinto College offers a broad range of academic, technical, customized and non-credit courses at three full-service campuses and six extension centers.
Demographic Information from 2000 Census
• Median age of Deer Park residents: 34.7
• Total population: 28,520
• Population under 5 years old: 1,797
• Population 18 years and over: 20,247
• Population 65 and over: 2,110
• Total housing units: 9,921
• Median family income: $61,334 (U.S. median family income=$50,046)
• Median value of single-family owner-occupied homes: $90,900
Useful Links for Deer Park, Texas
The Battleground at Deer Park (golf)
City of Deer Park
Deer Park Chamber of Commerce
Deer Park Crime Statistics
Deer Park Fire Department (non-emergency): 281-478-7281
Deer Park Police Department (non-emergency): 281-478-2000 |
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Prudential Gary Green
17250 El Camino Real
Houston, TX 77058
Business: (281) 486-1900 x219
Cell: (281) 744-6558
E-Mail: Teresa@TeresaWise.com
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