Editing Jacinto City, Texas

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| population_footnotes     = 
| population_total         = 9613
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| area_code                = [[Area code 713|713]]
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'''Jacinto City''' is a city in [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]], [[Texas]], United States, east of the intersection of [[Interstate 10 in Texas|Interstate 10]] and the [[Interstate 610 (Texas)|East Loop of Interstate 610]].  Jacinto City is part of the [[Greater Houston|Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown]] metropolitan area and is bordered by the cities of [[Houston, Texas|Houston]] and [[Galena Park, Texas|Galena Park]]. The population was 9,613 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Jacinto City city, Texas |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=June 15, 2012 }}</ref>

==History==
In 1941 [[Frank Sharp (land developer)|Frank Sharp]] established a [[subdivision (land)|subdivision]] which filled with shipyard workers and workers at nearby steel mills and war plants. Jacinto City incorporated in 1947 with nearly 3,800 residents; its first mayor was Inch Handler.<ref name="Handbook">{{Handbook of Texas|id=hfj01|name=Jacinto City, Texas}}</ref> Because of the 1947 incorporation, Houston did not incorporate Jacinto City's territory into its city limits, while Houston annexed surrounding areas that were [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]].<!--Print version exclusively has the information cited; the information is ''not'' included in the online edition--><ref name="Annexbitter">Lee, Renée C. "[http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/4243441.html Annexed Kingwood split on effects]." ''[[Houston Chronicle]]''. Sunday October 8, 2006. A21. Retrieved on July 6, 2011. "Some of the area communities that incorporated as cities and escaped annexation by Houston:" Print version exclusively has the information cited; the information is ''not'' included in the online edition.</ref> The town still serves as a bedroom community for local industry. In the 1950s the city opened a city hall and recreational facilities. By 1960 the city had 9,500 people and by 1964 the city had 11,500 people. In 1966 the city had seventeen churches, two schools, one hospital, one bank, and one library. A waste-water facility funded by the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|Environmental Protection Agency]] opened in 1972; the ''[[Handbook of Texas]]'' stated that this may be due to complaints from residents about chemical vapors in 1969. In 1990 the city had 9,343 people.<ref name="Handbook"/>

Jacinto City was known for the [[Suzanne Basso|murder of Louis "Buddy" Musso by Susan (or Suzanne) "Sue" Basso in 1998]]. Basso lived in Jacinto City and held Musso against his will there; Musso died in an apartment unit used by an accomplice in Houston.<ref>"Sue Basso traps mentally handicapped man so she can use him as slave and kill him for insurance." ''[[Crime Library]]''. [http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/women/suzanne_basso/3.html 3] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222164933/http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/women/suzanne_basso/3.html |date=2014-02-22 }}.</ref><ref>"[http://www.cca.courts.state.tx.us/opinions-non%20published/73672.htm Court of Criminal Appeals Opinion #73,672] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070216234826/http://www.cca.courts.state.tx.us/Opinions-Non%20Published/73672.htm |date=2007-02-16 }}," ''Texas Judiciary''</ref> Musso's corpse was dumped in neighboring [[Galena Park, Texas|Galena Park]].<ref>"Sue Basso traps mentally handicapped man so she can use him as slave and kill him for insurance." ''[[Crime Library]]''. [http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/women/suzanne_basso/2.html 2] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225040119/http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/women/suzanne_basso/2.html |date=2014-02-25 }}.</ref>

From 1996 to 2006 the median price per square foot of the Jacinto City houses increased from approximately $35 to approximately $70.<ref name=ChristianJacCity>{{cite news|author=Christian, Carol|url=http://chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/homefront/neighborhoods/4727123.html|title=East end real estate inches upward|newspaper=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=2007-04-18|access-date=2019-06-04}}</ref>

==Geography==
[[File:JacintoCityMap.gif|thumb|Jacinto City, Texas]]
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.9|sqmi|km2}}, all land.

Jacinto City is in central Harris County, along the [[Missouri Pacific Railroad]] and at the intersection of [[U.S. Route 90 in Texas|U.S. Highway 90]], [[Interstate 610 (Texas)|Interstate 610]], and [[Interstate 10 in Texas|Interstate 10]]. It is in  proximity to the [[San Jacinto battleground]]; Jacinto City derives its name from the battleground.<ref name="Handbook"/> It is next to [[Galena Park, Texas|Galena Park]].<ref name=ChristianJacCity/>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1950= 6856
|1960= 9547
|1970= 9563
|1980= 8953
|1990= 9343
|2000= 10302
|2010= 10553
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|2020=9613}}

{| class="wikitable"
|+Jacinto City racial composition as of 2020<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4837156&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-23 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br /> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|813
|8.46%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|306
|3.18%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|12
|0.12%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|22
|0.23%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|15
|0.16%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|89
|0.93%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|8,356
|86.92%
|-
!Total
!9,613
!
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 9,613 people, 3,213 households, and 2,361 families residing in the city.

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 10,302 people, 2,947 households, and 2,392 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|5,540.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,124 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,680.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 18.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 38.23% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.89% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.23% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 25.66% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.79% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 75.39% of the population.

There were 2,947 households, out of which 48.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.45 and the average family size was 3.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,672, and the median income for a family was $36,755. Males had a median income of $30,323 versus $22,224 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $11,292. About 16.1% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Infrastructure and government==
[[Image:JacintoCityCityHallTexas.jpg|thumb|Jacinto City City Hall]]

Jacinto City practices a city manager form of government with an elected Mayor who presides over the Jacinto City City Council.
*Mayor: Anna Diaz
*City Manager: Lon Squyres                                                                  
*City Attorney: Jim DeFoyd
*City Secretary: Joyce Raines
*Council Position #1: Jimmy Rivas
*Council Position #2: Gregg Robinson
*Council Position #3: Allen Lee
*Council Position #4: Carmella Garcia
*Council Position #5: Mario Gonzales
[[Image:FormerJacintoCityCityHall.JPG|thumb|left|Jacinto City City Hall Annex, the former Jacinto City City Hall, serves as a meeting place for City Council.]]
The City Council meets at the City Council Annex.<ref>"[http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/?/administration/index/1 Mayor Rachel Nunez]." City of Jacinto City. Retrieved on November 11, 2011. "The City Council meets at the City Hall Annex located at 10301 Market Street."</ref>

The Jacinto City Fire Department and EMS and the Jacinto City Police Department serve the city.

A city hall facility<!--Handbook doesn't state which one--> had been built in the 1950s.<ref name="Handbook"/>

Jacinto City is located within Harris County Precinct 2; as of 2018 Adrian Garcia heads Precinct 2.<ref>[http://www.regionalgis.hctx.net/website/comm2/viewer.htm Precinct 2 Map] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011122342/http://www.regionalgis.hctx.net/website/comm2/viewer.htm |date=2008-10-11 }}." ''Harris County''. Accessed October 13, 2008.</ref>

Jacinto City is located in [[Texas House of Representatives, District 143|District 143]] of the [[Texas House of Representatives]]. As of 2008 [[Ana E. Hernandez]] represents the district.<ref>"[http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/pdf/districts/143.pdf House District 143] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080822001842/http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/pdf/districts/143.pdf |date=2008-08-22 }}." ''Texas House of Representatives''. Accessed October 11, 2008.</ref> Jacinto City is within [[Texas Senate, District 6|District 6]] of the [[Texas Senate]]; as of 2018 Carol Alvarado is the representative.<ref>"[http://www.senate.state.tx.us/Icons/Dist_Maps/Dist6_Map.pdf Senate District 6] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080822005252/http://www.senate.state.tx.us/Icons/Dist_Maps/Dist6_Map.pdf |date=2008-08-22 }}" Map. ''[[Senate of Texas]]''. Accessed September 28, 2008.</ref>

Jacinto City is within [[Texas's 29th congressional district]]; as of 2018 [[Sylvia Garcia]] represents the district.<ref>"[http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/tx29_109.gif Congressional District 29] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009013232/http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/TX29_109.gif |date=2008-10-09 }}." ''[[National Atlas of the United States]]''.</ref>

Locations in Jacinto City have "Houston, Texas" mailing addresses.<ref name=KingwoodannexQs>{{cite web|url=http://www.ci.houston.tx.us:80/annexation/annexation_FAQ.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19961031170034/http://www.ci.houston.tx.us/annexation/annexation_FAQ.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1996-10-31|title=City of Houston Annexation FAQ|publisher=City of Houston|date=1996-10-31|access-date=2018-04-24|quote=Conversely, many residents of other incorporated places (including Nassau Bay, West University Place, Jacinto City, Missouri City and Jersey Village) have Houston addresses.}}</ref>

The designated public health center of the [[Harris Health System]] (formerly Harris County Health System) for the ZIP code 77029 was the Ripley Health Clinic in [[East End, Houston]].<ref name=HarrisHealthZIP>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmc.edu/hchd/LOCATE.HTM|title=Clinic/Emergency/Registration Center Directory By ZIP Code|publisher=[[Harris County Hospital District]]|date=2001-11-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011119141023/http://www.tmc.edu/hchd/LOCATE.HTM|access-date=2021-04-08|archive-date=2001-11-19}} - See ZIP code 77029. [https://www.harrishealth.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/community-assessment/pregnancy-birth-data/2012/infant-mortality-rate-2012.pdf See this map for relevant ZIP code].</ref> In 2000 Ripley was replaced by the Gulfgate Health Center.<ref name="Gulfgate">"[http://www.hchdonline.com/about/facilities/gulfgate.htm Gulfgate Health Center]" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20040301005737/http://www.hchdonline.com/about/facilities/gulfgate.htm Archive]). [[Harris County Hospital District]]. Accessed October 17, 2008.</ref> The designated public hospital is [[Ben Taub General Hospital]] in the [[Texas Medical Center]].<ref name=HarrisHealthZIP/>

== Education ==

=== Primary and secondary schools ===

; Public schools
Jacinto City is served by two school districts and a municipal preschool, Jacinto City Preschool.<ref>http://www.hcnonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19728395&BRD=1574&PAG=461&dept_id=640133&rfi=6{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Areas south of Market Street are zoned to [[Galena Park Independent School District]] while areas north of Market Street are zoned to [[Houston Independent School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st48_tx/schooldistrict_maps/c48201_harris/DC20SD_C48201.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Harris County, TX|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2023-06-09|page=5 (PDF p. 6/6)}}<br>[http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st48_tx/place/p4837156_jacinto_city/DC10BLK_P4837156_001.pdf Jacinto City map]. [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on January 12, 2017.</ref> This HISD section is within Trustee District VIII, represented by Diana Dávila as of 2008.<ref>"[http://www.houstonisd.org/HISDConnectDS/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b591745faf105110VgnVCM10000028147fa6RCRD&vgnextchannel=245b2f796138c010VgnVCM10000052147fa6RCRD Trustee Districts Map] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711031532/http://www.houstonisd.org/HISDConnectDS/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b591745faf105110VgnVCM10000028147fa6RCRD&vgnextchannel=245b2f796138c010VgnVCM10000052147fa6RCRD |date=July 11, 2012 }}." ''[[Houston Independent School District]]''. Retrieved on November 11, 2008.</ref>

[[Image:JacintoCityElementarySchoolJacintoCityTexas.JPG|thumb|Jacinto City Elementary School]]
; [[Galena Park Independent School District]]
Students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to the following elementary schools:<ref>"[http://www.galenaparkisd.com/attendancezones/south/elementary/SouthElemsL.pdf Elementary Schools - South] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922051431/http://www.galenaparkisd.com/attendancezones/south/elementary/SouthElemsL.pdf |date=2017-09-22 }}," ''[[Galena Park Independent School District]]''</ref>
* Jacinto City Elementary School (Jacinto City) (west of Holland Avenue)
* Pyburn Elementary School ([[Houston, Texas|Houston]]) (east of Holland Avenue)

Students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to the following middle schools:<ref>"[http://www.galenaparkisd.com/attendancezones/south/middle/WoodlandAcresMiddle.pdf Woodland Acres Middle School] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922051653/http://www.galenaparkisd.com/attendancezones/south/middle/WoodlandAcresMiddle.pdf |date=2017-09-22 }}," ''[[Galena Park Independent School District]]''</ref>
* Galena Park Middle School ([[Galena Park, Texas|Galena Park]]) (west of Holland Avenue)
* Woodland Acres Middle School ([[Houston, Texas|Houston]]) (east of Holland Avenue)

All students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to:
* [[Galena Park High School]] ([[Galena Park, Texas|Galena Park]])<ref>"[http://www.galenaparkisd.com/attendancezones/south/high/GalenaParkHigh.pdf Galena Park High School] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922051617/http://www.galenaparkisd.com/attendancezones/south/high/GalenaParkHigh.pdf |date=2017-09-22 }}," ''[[Galena Park Independent School District]]''</ref>

[[Image:WhittierElementarySchoolJacintoCityTX.JPG|thumb|left|Whittier Elementary School]]
; [[Houston Independent School District]] 
Students who are in the HISD area are zoned to:
* Whittier Elementary School (Jacinto City)<ref>"[https://www.houstonisd.org/cms/lib2/TX01001591/Centricity/domain/32468/boundarymaps/Whittier_ES.pdf Whittier Elementary School Attendance Zone]." [[Houston Independent School District]].  Retrieved on August 26, 2018.</ref>
* Holland Middle School ([[Houston, Texas|Houston]])<ref>"[https://www.houstonisd.org/cms/lib2/TX01001591/Centricity/domain/32468/boundarymaps/Holland_MS.pdf Holland Middle School Attendance Zone]." [[Houston Independent School District]].  Retrieved on August 26, 2018.</ref>
*[[Furr High School]] ([[Houston, Texas|Houston]])<ref name="FurrBoundary">"[https://www.houstonisd.org/cms/lib2/TX01001591/Centricity/domain/32468/boundarymaps/Furr_HS.pdf Furr High School Attendance Zone]." [[Houston Independent School District]].  Retrieved on August 26, 2018.</ref>

Whittier, named after the poet [[John Greenleaf Whittier]], opened in 1948, Furr opened in 1961, and Holland opened in 1979.<ref name="SchoolHistoriesHoustonISD">"[http://www.houstonisd.org/HISDConnectDS/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=0afe09c28afc3110VgnVCM10000028147fa6RCRD&vgnextchannel=2e2b2f796138c010VgnVCM10000052147fa6RCRD School Histories: the Stories Behind the Names] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710153727/http://www.houstonisd.org/HISDConnectDS/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=0afe09c28afc3110VgnVCM10000028147fa6RCRD&vgnextchannel=2e2b2f796138c010VgnVCM10000052147fa6RCRD |date=July 10, 2011 }}." ''[[Houston Independent School District]]''. Accessed September 24, 2008.</ref>

===Preschool===
[[Image:JacintoCityPreschool.JPG|thumb|Jacinto City Preschool]]
Jacinto City operates a municipal preschool as part of its Parks and Recreation Department. Children of the ages of 3 and 4 are eligible to attend.<ref name="FAQ">"[http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/?/faq FAQ]." City of Jacinto City. Retrieved on November 11, 2011.</ref> As of 2011, three-year-olds attend on Tuesday and Thursday and four-year-olds attend on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/uploads/forms/1313765860nmssanst92361.pdf |title=THE CITY OF JACINTO CITY PRESCHOOL 2011-12 {{sic|REGIS|TERATION|nolink=y}} |author=City of Jacinto City |access-date=November 11, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425160434/http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/uploads/forms/1313765860nmssanst92361.pdf |archive-date=April 25, 2012 }}</ref> Usually about 50 or 60 students enroll in the preschool. In the northern hemisphere fall of 2011, 80 students were enrolled.<ref>"[http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/uploads/council/1318436969rutcbbgc168562.pdf SPECIAL SESSION, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011, 5:30 P.M.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425160608/http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/uploads/council/1318436969rutcbbgc168562.pdf |date=April 25, 2012 }}" City of Jacinto City. Page 3. Retrieved on November 11, 2011.</ref>

In addition, Jacinto City residents within the [[Houston Independent School District]] may apply to HISD early childhood programs. Only economically disadvantaged students, homeless students, students who are [[English as a foreign or second language|not proficient in English]], or children of active-duty members of the U.S. military or whose parent has been killed, injured, or missing in action while on active duty may be enrolled in tuition-free HISD preschools. Students who are eligible for HISD's preschools may attend any Early Childhood Center in Houston ISD for free. Students not eligible may enroll in tuition-based HISD preschool programs.<ref>"[http://www.houstonisd.org/Curriculum/PK_Pre_Application_2011_2012_Eng..pdf APPLICATION FOR PREKINDERGARTEN, 2011-2012]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}." [[Houston Independent School District]]. Retrieved on November 11, 2011.</ref> The [[Galena Park Independent School District]] operates the William F. "Bill" Becker Early Childhood Development Center, a preschool program for low income families, in [[Galena Park, Texas|Galena Park]].<ref>"[http://www.galenaparkisd.com/head_start.htm Early Head Start] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314015122/http://www.galenaparkisd.com/head_start.htm |date=2012-03-14 }}." [[Galena Park Independent School District]]. Retrieved on November 11, 2011.</ref>

===Colleges and universities===
The pupils zoned to GPISD are served by [[San Jacinto College]], while the students zoned to HISD are served by the [[Houston Community College System]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.130.htm|title=Sec. 130.182. HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. and Sec. 130.197. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.}}</ref>

===Public libraries===
[[Image:BertHolderLibraryJacintoCityTX.JPG|thumb|left|A. J. "Bert" Holder Memorial Library]]
The [[Harris County Public Library]] (HCPL) system operates the A. J. "Bert" Holder Memorial Library at 921 Akron Street across from Akron Park in Jacinto City. The first Jacinto City Public Library opened in 1958 on Mercury Drive; the building at one time functioned as Jacinto City's city hall. The current Jacinto City branch, named A. J. "Bert" Holder, opened in 1992. The branch is a partnership between HCPL and the city; the city built and maintains the {{convert|3883|sqft|m2|adj=on}} building, while the county supplies materials and staff. The city and county held this agreement since 1957.<ref>"[http://www.hcpl.net/branchinfo/jc/jcinfo.htm Jacinto City Branch Library] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517211323/http://www.hcpl.net/branchinfo/jc/jcinfo.htm |date=2008-05-17 }}." ''[[Harris County Public Library]]''. Retrieved on November 29, 2008.</ref> The branch was named after Albert J. "Bert" Holder, who served as the mayor of Jacinto City.<ref>[http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/?/departments/index/26 Jacinto City Branch Library]." City of Jacinto City. Retrieved on November 11, 2011.</ref>
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===Gallery of schools===
<gallery>
Image:FormerJacintoCityPreSchoolTexas.JPG|Former Jacinto City Preschool building
</gallery>

==Parks and recreation==
[[Image:JacintoCityTownCenterJacintoCityTexas.JPG|thumb|Jacinto City Town Center is a municipal complex containing recreation facilities and a preschool]]
The Jacinto City Department of Parks and Recreation maintains four parks, a swimming pool, a recreation center, and four ball fields.<ref>"[http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/?/departments/index/13 Parks and Recreation]." City of Jacinto City. Retrieved on November 11, 2011.</ref> One of its facilities is the Milton Lusk Youth Activity Center.<ref>"[http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/?/employment/employment_details/32 Preschool Director]." City of Jacinto City. Retrieved on November 11, 2011.</ref>

The Jacinto City Town Center has several facilities, including a community center that may be rented by Jacinto City residents. Jacinto City operates the Heritage Hall, a recreational center for senior citizens of age 60 or older located in the same complex. It provides meals and activities. The center provides transportation to and from Jacinto City, [[Galena Park, Texas|Galena Park]], and the Songwood community in [[Houston]].<ref name="FAQ"/> Heritage Hall first opened in 1979.<ref>"[http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/?/departments/index/15 Heritage Hall (Senior Center)]." City of Jacinto City. Retrieved on November 11, 2011.</ref>

A group of recreational facilities opened in the 1950s.<ref name="Handbook"/>

==Notable people==
* [[Suzanne Basso]], murderer<ref name="crimelibrary1">{{cite web|last=Krajicek |first=David |url=http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/women/suzanne_basso/3.html |title=The Heiress — Sue Basso traps mentally handicapped man so she can use him as slave and kill him for insurance |publisher=Crimelibrary.com |access-date=2014-02-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222164933/http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/women/suzanne_basso/3.html |archive-date=2014-02-22 }} "She lived in suburban Jacinto City in a dumpy house filled with a collection of human misfits, dogs, cats and ferrets."</ref>
* [[Rodney Crowell]], Singer and songwriter

==Gallery==
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Image:JacintoCityPoliceDepartmentJacintoCityTX.JPG|Jacinto City Police Department
Image:JacintoCityFireDepartmentEMSJacintoCityTX.JPG|Jacinto City Fire Department and EMS
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==See also==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/ City of Jacinto City official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050324004704/http://ci.jacinto-city.tx.us/ Jacinto City Fire Department]
* [http://www.jacintocity-tx.gov/?/departments/index/21 Jacinto City Police Department]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180426005828/http://www.galenaparkisd.com/campuspages/jce/ Jacinto City Elementary School] (Galena Park ISD)
* [http://www.houstonisd.org/domain/12258 John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School] (Houston ISD)
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