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| Nickname: The Hometown with a Heart | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Texas | ||
| Counties | Harris | ||
| City Established | December 2, 1907 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Gretchen Fagan | ||
| - Mayor Pro-Tem | Mary Harvey | ||
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| - Total | 10. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. List of Texas county name etymologies|List of Texas county seat name etymologies The state of Texas is divided into 254 counties, more than any other U Harris County is a County located in the US state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area Mary Harvey may refer to Lady Mary Dering (née Harvey (1629-1704 English composer Mary Harvey (U Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 2 sq mi (26. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²) | ||
| - Land | 10. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 2 sq mi (26. 3 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) | ||
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) | ||
| Population (2000) | |||
| - Total | 9,843 | ||
| - Density | 895. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4/sq mi (345. 7/km²) | ||
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) | ||
| ZIP codes | 77375, 77377 | ||
| Area code(s) | 281, 832 | ||
| FIPS code | 48-73316[1] | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1348633[2] | ||
| Website: www.ci.tomball.tx.us | |||
Tomball is a city in Harris county in the U.S. state of Texas. The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks The map to the right is clickable click on an area The map to the right is clickable click on an area Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Harris County is a County located in the US state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. The population was 9,089 at the 2000 census. In 1907, the community of Peck was renamed Tomball. The city (and the local school district) are named for local congressman Thomas Henry Ball, who had a major role in the development of the Port of Houston. Thomas Henry Ball ( January 14 1859 &ndash May 7 1944) was a Texas politician and a Democratic member of the United The Port of Houston is the Port of Houston Texas, the fourth-largest city in the United States.
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City Government
| Position | Official | |
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| Mayor | Gretchen Fagan | Elected May 2007 |
| Councilman, Position 1 | David R. Quinn | Elected May 2005 |
| Councilman, Position 2 | Roy L. Lazenby | Elected May 2006 |
| Councilman, Position 3 | Bill Webb | Elected June 2007 |
| Councilman, Position 4 | Mary Harvey | Elected May 2003 |
| Councilman, Position 5 | Warren K. Driver | Elected August 2004 |
| City Manager | Jan Belcher | |
| Assistant City Manager | Mary Coker | |
| City Attorney | Bill Olson | |
| City Attorney | David Olson | |
| City Secretary | Doris Speer | |
| Tax Assessor | Kay Van Horn | |
| Fire Chief | Randy Parr | |
| Police Chief | Robert Hauck | June 2, 2008[3] |
| Director of Public Works | David Kauffman | |
| City Engineer | Mark McClure |
History
Settlement began in the Tomball area in the early 1800s, where immigrants found an open, fertile land that received adequate rainfall—perfect conditions for farming and raising cattle. Immigration refers to the movement of people among countries While the movement of people has existed throughout human history at various levels modern immigration implies long-term However, it wasn’t until 1906 that the area began to boom. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Railroad line engineers noticed that the Tomball area was on the boundary between the low hills of Texas and the flat coastal plains of the Gulf, making it an ideal location for a train stop. The railroad could load more cargo on each car because the topography gently sloped toward the Galveston ports and provided an easier downhill coast. "Galveston" redirects here For the town in the US state of Indiana see Galveston Indiana. Thomas Henry Ball, an attorney for the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railroad, convinced the railroad to run the line right through downtown Tomball. Thomas Henry Ball ( January 14 1859 &ndash May 7 1944) was a Texas politician and a Democratic member of the United An attorney at law (or attorney-at-law) in the United States is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute Soon after, people came in droves to this new train stop. Hotels, boarding houses, saloons, and mercantile stores all began to spring up in the area. At first, people called the area Peck, after a chief civil engineer of the railroad line. However, on December 2, 1907, the town was officially named Tom Ball, later to be shortened to one word for Mr. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Ball. While the boom of the railroad lasted less than a decade, the oil and gas industry began to leave its mark on the area. A decade is a period of 10 Years (since 1594 a factor of 10 difference between two numbers, or sometimes a set or a group of ten (since 1451 An oil is a substance that is in a viscous Liquid state ( "oily") at ambient temperatures or slightly warmer and is This page is about the physical properties of gas as a state of matter Oil probe instruments often indicated that oil was just underneath Tomball, especially after the Spindletop gusher in Beaumont. Spindletop is a Salt dome Oil field located in south Beaumont, Texas (approx Although early exploration came up dry, the town remained a frenzy of activity for those who dreamed of oil. Undaunted by the challenges, the persevering spirit of Tomball’s citizens proved rewarding when a drill hit a 100-foot gusher of oil on May 27, 1933. Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Tomball, which people began to call “a floating island of oil,” was immediately flooded with over two dozen oil companies, which drew thousands of workers and boosted the economy like never before. One major player, the Humble Oil Company, struck a deal with the town through which they would provide gas free of charge to the residents in exchange for rights to drill on the land, this agreement lasted until 1988 when the reservoirs began to be depleted. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Tomball continued to grow over the years and hit its second major boom after World War II. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including People began to desire a more comfortable life, so the entire area saw a shift of Texans migrating from the “big city” to the countryside. In Tomball, people could escape some of the disagreeable qualities of the city, like high taxes, traffic, and crime, but still enjoy the closeness of jobs, culture, and entertainment. In the 1970s, Tomball’s population again soared. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology The entire “Sun Belt” experienced a huge influx of residents who desired the affordable land and housing, nice weather, low taxes, and abundant job opportunities. Over the next 20 years, Tomball’s population would increase from 16,000 people in the school district area to over 85,000 residents. School districts are a form of Special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools Today, population counts are up to 9,843 within the city limits and 135,050 residents are in the outlying Tomball areas, according to the 2000 U.S. Census. It is said that over 80 percent of all homes in the area were built since 1970. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Geography
Tomball is located at (30. 098905, -95. 618899)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 2 mi² (26. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²) with 0. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 10% being water.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 9,089 people residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 895. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4 people per square mile (345. 7/km²). There were 10,009 housing units at an average density of 395. 0/sq mi (152. 5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86. 73% White, 4. 91% African American, 0. 40% Native American, 0. 64% Asian, 0. 06% Pacific Islander, 5. 57% from other races, and 1. 71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12. 05% of the population.
There were 14,687 households out of which 33. 8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44. 6% were married couples living together, 13. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36. 9% were non-families. 30. 5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12. 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 43 and the average family size was 3. 03.
In the city the population was spread out with 25. 3% under the age of 18, 10. 6% from 18 to 24, 29. 8% from 25 to 44, 18. 6% from 45 to 64, and 15. 7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 87. 1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83. 0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,787, and the median income for a family was $45,764. Males had a median income of $38,059 versus $26,799 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,331. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 4. 5% of families and 7. 3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 3% of those under age 18 and 17. 6% of those age 65 or over.
Sister city
Tomball's sister city is Telgte, Germany. Telgte is a Town in the Warendorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The two cities participate in foreign exchange student programs. [5] The high school also receives exchange students from other areas, such as Armenia.
Transportation
The city of Tomball is primarily served by FM 2920 (Main Street) East to West and State Highway 249 (Tomball Parkway) North to South. Farm to Market Road 2920 is a state highway in northwest Harris County in the U State Highway 249, or more commonly SH 249, is a generally north-south highway in Southeast Texas.
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, a general aviation airport, is located outside of the Tomball city limits in northwest Harris County. David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport is a public-use Airport located near the city of Tomball in unincorporated Harris County, Texas. On June 27, 2007, The Texas State Legislature approved Tomball's request to annex Hooks Airport even though the airport does not border the Tomball city limits. Since the airport is in the city of Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction, the city of Tomball must get permission from Houston to annex the airport. Extraterritorial jurisdiction or ETJ is the legal ability of a Government to exercise Authority beyond its normal boundaries [6]
Healthcare
The city is served by Tomball Regional Medical Center, located at 605 Holderrieth Blvd, 77375-6445, is a full-service 357-bed facility hospital providing special expertise in cardiovascular disease, cancer care, emergency services, digital diagnostic imaging, physical rehabilitation, sports medicine, and comprehensive wound and lymphedema care.
Education
Pupils who live in Tomball attend schools in the Tomball Independent School District. Tomball Independent School District is a School district serving Tomball, Texas ( USA) Tomball High School is TISD's sole high school. Tomball Senior High School is an accredited public High school in the city of Tomball Texas.
There are several private schools in the Tomball-Spring area such as Concordia Lutheran High School (9-12), St. Anne's Catholic School(PK-8), Salem Lutheran School, Northwoods Catholic School, St. Edwards Catholic School, Trinity Lutheran School, and Northland Christian School.
Residents of some unincorporated areas near Tomball attend schools in the Klein Independent School District. Klein Independent School District (Klein ISD is a School district that covers 87
Tomball is served by Lone Star College - Tomball, a member of the Lone Star College System. Lone Star College System ( LSCS) is a publicly funded two-year United States Community college system serving the northern portions of the Greater Also in Tomball, is a branch of the Harris County Public Library, located in Tomball College as a joint project between the college and HCPL. Harris County Public Library is a Public library system serving Harris County, Texas, United States.
Postal service
The United States Postal Service operates the Tomball Post Office at 122 N Holderrieth Blvd, 77375-9998.
References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ "http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/tomball/news/5756582.html Tomball council approves police chief selection ," Houston Chronicle
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. The Houston Chronicle is the largest daily Newspaper in Texas, USA. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ Tomball Sister City Organization
- ^ "Tomball gets OK to annex airport / Legislation clears one hurdle in city's quest to buy Hooks," Houston Chronicle
External links
- Tomball Texas Business Directory
- Tomball Homepage
- Tomball - Tomball. The Houston Chronicle is the largest daily Newspaper in Texas, USA. com
- Restaurant Reviews - at Chefmoz
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