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CENTRAL
EAST TEXAS LOCATION
Southeast corner of Smith County and Northeast Cherokee County.
Located 120 miles from the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, 100 miles
from Shreveport, Louisiana and 190 miles from Houston. Three
major U. S. highways in immediate vicinity. |
TRANSPORTATION
Rail...................Union Pacific
Motor Freight.....Central, UPS, and Federal Express
Air....................modern airport with air service 40 miles
away. |
POPULATION
City of Troup...........1949
Smith County..........175,000
Cherokee County.....46,659
POLICE
Five man - three car department. |
UTILITIES
Electricity......................TXU
Water...........................City
See Water Quality Report
See Public Notice from the Mayor
Wastewater.................Treatment Plant
Solid Waste..................Weekly Pick-up
Gas...............................Entex Gas Inc.
Telephone.....................Sprint
Television Cable............Classic Cable
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GOVERNMENT
- General Law City
Mayor, five council members and business manager, volunteer
fire department with modern emergency ambulance service, four
full time paid police officers, one part time, and 8 reserve
police officers.
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GENERAL
One branch Austin Bank with approximate deposits of 468 million
(12/31/00). One clinic with one doctor and two dentists with
five major hospitals in the immediate area. 30 churches, multi
million dollar high school with new renovations, middle and
elementary schools. |
INDUSTRY
McElroy's Plastics, NDS, Unimin, Dew Tool & Die, Motor Trike,
Brookshire's Food, Harry's Building Materials, Tyler Wood Works,
American Plant Food Corporation, Steele's Feed, Several Accounting
Firms, McCasland Auto Body, Westwood Convalescent Home, Red's
Auto Parts, Dicky's Paint & Body Shop, and Murphy's Feed
& Seed. |
RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
Country club, baseball field, tennis courts, four major lakes
in the area with excellent fishing, swimming and boating. Wild
game in abundance nearby. |
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LOCAL EDUCATION
Elementary School
1. 500 Students Grades Pk-5
2. Academically Recognized
3. An Accelerated Elementary School
4. New Elementary School computer lab and media center
5. Renovated physical education gymnasium
Middle School
1. 205 Students Grades 6-8
2. Texas Successful School 1996-97
3. An Accelerated Middle School
High School
1. New stadium/track facilities
2. Academically Exemplary 1997-2000
3. Academically Recognized 1995-1997
4. Sweepstakes Band 13 out of 14 years
5. Athletic Playoff Qualifiers
6. Troup FFA with renovated ag building
7. Texas Successful School
Two nationally known junior colleges and university within
35 miles of Troup.
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CULTURAL
ACTIVITIES
Rotary Club, Troup Women's Civic Organization, Chamber of Commerce.
TAX RATE
Latest figures available upon request on city, school and county
taxes.
2001 - $0.713 per $100 valuation.
OTHER ADVANTAGES
A friendly community that extends a helping hand to newcomers
and offering a neighborly atmosphere to those who select Troup
as their hometown.
For Further Information Write or Call:
Troup Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 336
Troup, TX 75789
903-842-4113
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Troup Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 336
Troup, TX 75789
903-842-4113
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