2021 Election Information Candidate Eligibility Requirements Deadline To File Applications Events and Notices Notice: 2020 Tax Rate Current Weather ERROR PROCESSING RSS FEED There was an error processing this RSS feed. National Weather Service NHC Atlantic Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:23:04 GMT The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:23:04 GMT Search Go Full Site This Section Search Tips City of South Houston "Keeping in Step with the Future" Home | Mayor and City Council | City Departments | Agendas and Minutes | Ordinances and Resolutions | Events and Notices | City Jobs | Library | FAQ | Helpful Links | Top Stories | E-Mails | Open Record Request | Citizen's Assistance Information | Site Map | Bid Opportunities | 2021 Election Information City Hall City Hall 1915 South Houston is adjacent to Pasadena, two miles southeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 and State Highway 3, in southeastern Harris County. The town was named Dumont when it was founded in 1907 by C. S. Woods of the Western Land Company. By 1910 a post office had been established, and by 1913 the town was incorporated as South Houston. The first elected mayor was Walter Tharp. During the town's early years local growers shipped the produce of truck farms, including strawberries, figs, and various vegetables, on the tracks of the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad. The development of the Houston Ship Channel helped the development of heavy industries further inland. South Houston grew rapidly between the 1940's and the early 1960's. Its most colorful citizen during those years was George Christy, who served as the City's mayor from 1949 to 1951 and from 1960 to 1964. Christy was the owner of a circus, and his elephants helped build Spencer Highway. In 1960 South Houston had a population of 7,523. By then the City had attracted numerous smaller industries, including manufacturers of asphalt, wire products, oilfield chemicals, and concrete conduits. In 1980 South Houston reported a population of 11,782 and 303 businesses, mostly in the retail and service industries. The community is amply supplied with municipal recreation facilities and public services, including modern fire-fighting equipment, and a library. Nearby attractions include Hobby Airport, the San Jacinto Battleground, and the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Top Stories Houston and Texas Megan Thee Stallion cancels upcoming Houston concert 'out of respect' for Astroworld victims Family of 14-year-old Astroworld victim files lawsuit against Travis Scott, demands changes First all-female marching band from Texas featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Vidor narcotics distribution investigation leads to arrests Rolling Loud California increases age limit following Astroworld Festival tragedy Contact Us City Hall (Main Line) 713-947-7700 Police Department 713-944-1910 Water & Sewer 713-944-2027 Hours of Operation City Hall administrative offices are open Monday through Friday. Mon 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tue 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Wed 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thu 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Fri 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1018 Dallas South Houston TX 77587 Home | Mayor and City Council | City Departments | Agendas and Minutes | Ordinances and Resolutions | Events and Notices | City Jobs | Library | FAQ | Helpful Links | Top Stories | E-Mails | Open Record Request | Citizen's Assistance Information | Site Map | Bid Opportunities | 2021 Election Information powered by GovOffice.com