Euless (/ˈjuːlɪs/ YOO-liss) is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States, and a suburb of Dallas and Fort Worth. Euless is part of the Mid-Cities region between Dallas and Fort Worth. In 2020 Census, the population of Euless was 61,032.[5] The population of the city increased by 19.02% in 10 years. The city's population was 51,277 as of the 2010 census.[6]
Euless, Texas | |
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| City of Euless | |
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 Location of Euless in Tarrant County, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 32°51′02″N 97°06′30″W / 32.85056°N 97.10833°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Tarrant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
• City | 16.20 sq mi (41.96 km2) |
| • Land | 16.12 sq mi (41.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population | |
• City | 61,032 |
| • Rank | (US: 691st) |
| • Density | 3,547.76/sq mi (1,369.81/km2) |
| • Urban | 5,121,892 (6th) |
| • Metro | 6,810,913 (4th) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 76039-76040 |
| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972, 682, 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-24768[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410461[2] |
| Website | http://www.eulesstx.gov/ |
The southwestern portion of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is inside the city limits of Euless.
History
editEuless is named after Elisha Adam Euless, a native of Tennessee who moved to Texas in 1867 and later bought 170 acres (0.69 km2) of land on the current intersection of North Main St. and West Euless Boulevard. Euless started a cotton gin and a community center on his property and quickly became a prominent figure among other settlers. He was eventually elected county sheriff, both in 1892 and in 1894, after which Euless retired for health reasons. They[discuss] developed around the land Euless owned, and the locals decided to name the city in honor of him.[7]
Merced vs Kasson
editIn 2009 the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided against the City of Euless in Merced vs Kasson.[8] The city had tried to prohibit Mr. Merced (a Santeria priest) from practicing religious animal sacrifice in his home temple. The Court found that the city ordinances substantially burdened Mr. Merced's free exercise of religion and ordered that Mr. Merced could continue to practice his religious rituals. Also, the city was ordered to pay the plaintiff's court fees.[9]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.3 square miles (42 km2), all land.
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Euless has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,263 | — | |
| 1970 | 19,316 | 353.1% | |
| 1980 | 24,002 | 24.3% | |
| 1990 | 38,149 | 58.9% | |
| 2000 | 46,005 | 20.6% | |
| 2010 | 51,277 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 61,032 | 19.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 59,686 | −2.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 25,680 | 42.08% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 9,626 | 15.77% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 189 | 0.31% |
| Asian (NH) | 8,940 | 14.65% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1,217 | 1.99% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 390 | 0.64% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 2,716 | 4.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,274 | 20.11% |
| Total | 61,032 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 61,032 people, 21,967 households, and 13,245 families residing in the city. 43.9% of the housing units were owned by the residents and the median value of the houses were estimated to be $200,500.[14] 56.1% of the population lived in rented dwellings with median gross rent estimated to be $1,320 per month.[14] 6.1% of the population was under 5 years of age; similarly, 23% was under 18 years, 10.2% above 65% and 51% females.[14] There were 2,376 veterans residing in the city.[14] The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.31.
Tongan minority
editEuless is notable for having one of the largest concentrations of Tongans outside of Tonga, with a community of 3,000–4,000 people.[15][16][17]
The first Tongans to settle in Euless were either Siupeli Netane, an American Airlines employee, and his wife Halatono[18] or the brothers Sione and Tevita Havea, students at the University of Texas at Arlington,[19] depending on sources.
Nepalese minority
editIn some neighborhoods in Euless, the Nepalese community is quite culturally prevalent. Many people of Nepali origin have come as refugees from Bhutan. Due to a high concentration of Nepalese residents in the adjacent city of Irving,[20] many important Nepalese cultural and national holidays are celebrated throughout Euless.
Surrounding cities
editEuless is located within the Mid-Cities region between Dallas and Fort Worth. Other cities within 10 miles (16 km) of Euless include Bedford to the west, Grapevine to the north, and Irving to the east.[21]
Government
editLocal government
editAccording to the city's 2007–2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's various funds had $82.7 million in revenues, $73.7 million in expenditures, $239.5 million in total assets, $76.8 million in total liabilities, and $54.7 million in cash and investments.[22]
The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:[22]
| City Department | Director |
|---|---|
| City Manager | Loretta Getchell |
| Deputy City Manager | Chris Barker |
| Director of Finance | Janina Jewell |
| Fire Chief | Wes Rhodes |
| Police Chief | Michael Brown |
| Director of Parks and Community Services | Ray McDonald |
| Director of Planning & Economic Development | Mike Collins |
| Director of Public Works | Hal Cranor |
The Euless City Council as of Jan 2022 consisted of:[23]
- Mayor: Linda Martin
- Place 1: Tim Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tem
- Place 2: Jeremy Tompkins,
- Place 3: Eddie Price
- Place 4: Perry Bynum
- Place 5: Harry Zimmer
- Place 6: Tika Paudel
The city of Euless is a voluntary member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments association, the purpose of which is to coordinate individual and collective local governments and facilitate regional solutions, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and enable joint decisions.
Arbor Daze
editArbor Daze is a celebration of trees. It is usually held in the municipal complex on the last weekend of April from Saturday to Sunday. During Arbor Daze there is a business tent, an art tent and two concert stages, as well as a kids' tent called Kidz Zone. Parking is available anywhere in the municipal complex or at the nearby church, First Baptist Euless.[24]
The Arbor Daze festival has received over 47 awards and recognitions for excellent programs and publications, making it one of the most decorated festivals in Texas.[25]
Education
edit
Euless has eight elementary schools, two junior high schools, and one high school. Most of Euless is served by the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, some parts of the city belong to Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District,[26] Most GCISD residents are zoned to Bear Creek Elementary, with some to Grapevine Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School.[27] Most GCISD grapevine students are zoned to Heritage Middle School, with some zoned to Colleyville Middle School.[28] All are zoned to Colleyville Heritage High School.[29]
There are two charter schools in the city: Harmony Science Academy (run by Harmony Public Schools) and Treetops School International.
The football team of Euless's Trinity High School has achieved national notoriety for its pre-game and post-game ritual dance, the New Zealand Māori Ka Mate haka, started by several players of Tongan descent.[30] The team won 5A Division 1 state football championships in 2005, 2007, and 2009 and was featured in an EA Sports commercial in 2010.[31][32]
Economy
editAccording to the city's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[33] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees | % of Total City Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District | 1,033 | 4.16% |
| 2 | LSG Sky Chefs, Inc. | 663 | 2.67% |
| 3 | City of Euless | 398 | 1.60% |
| 4 | _target | 250 | 1.01% |
| 5 | Lowe's | 225 | 0.91% |
| 6 | Life Outreach International | 186 | 0.75% |
| 7 | Redi-Mix Concrete | 185 | 0.74% |
| 8 | Dave and Buster's | 150 | 0.60% |
| 9 | QuikTrip | 130 | 0.52% |
| 10 | Flynn BEC, LP | 120 | 0.48% |
| 10 | Thirsty Lion | 120 | 0.48% |
Notable people
edit- Mike Baab, former NFL player for Cleveland Browns, and New England Patriots
- Aimee Buchanan (born 1993), American-born Olympic figure skater for Israel
- James T. Draper Jr., Baptist minister
- Dianna Graves, member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
- Gary Hart, wrestler/manager, WCW,WCCW, Mid-Atlantic wrestling.
- Michael Muhney, actor on Veronica Mars and The Young and the Restless
- Adam Roarke, movie actor was living in Euless at the time of his death[34]
- Sarah Shahi, actress on The L Word[35]
- Kevin Thompson, member of the Arizona Corporation Commission, and former City of Mesa, Arizona
- Janine Turner, actress who starred on Northern Exposure, raised in Euless[36]
- Myles Turner, professional basketball player was raised in Euless and attended Trinity High School
References
edit- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Euless, Texas
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Euless city, Texas". www.census.gov. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ a b "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Euless city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "History - City of Euless". www.eulesstx.gov. Archived from the original on June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
- ^ "Fifth circuit" (PDF). United States Court of Appeals. July 31, 2009.
- ^ "If Nothing else, We Learn That in a Fight over a Goat Sacrifice, the Goat Always Loses".
- ^ "Euless, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.com. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Euless city, Texas". www.census.gov. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ Locke, Charley (January 29, 2019). "The Texas Film Showcase Presents: 'From Tonga'". Texas Monthly. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ A Tongan War Dance Enlivens Football In Euless, Texas - WSJ.com Archived September 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Longman, Jere (October 9, 2008). "An island for Tongans in a Texas high school". The New York Times. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ Goodwyn, Wade (October 4, 2008). "Texas Football Team Thrives On Tonga Connection Listen Queue". National Public Radio. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Jones, Chris (May 8, 2007). "Halatono Netane". City of Euless. Archived from the original on February 15, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Reinhart, Brian (March 12, 2019). "How Did Irving Become One of the Country's Most Vibrant Nepalese Food Enclaves?". Dallas Observer. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
- ^ "Euless". Maps.google.com. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ a b City of Euless CAFR [permanent dead link] Retrieved 2009-08-17
- ^ "Euless City Council | Euless, TX". www.eulesstx.gov. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ Euless Today spring/ summer 2010
- ^ "Parks & Community Services - City of Euless". Eulesstx.gov. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Tarrant County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 2, 2021. - Compare with the high school zone map.
- ^ "Elementary School Boundaries" (PDF). Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021. - Linked from this page Archived September 2, 2021, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Middle School Boundaries" (PDF). Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021. - Linked from this page Archived September 2, 2021, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "High School Boundaries" (PDF). Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021. - Linked from this page Archived September 2, 2021, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Laura Bush: We got the Haka in Texas too". June 10, 2008. Archived from the original on June 14, 2008. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
"Interview of the First Lady by Jonathan Karl, ABC News". June 9, 2008. Retrieved June 10, 2008. - ^ "EA SPORTS - Madden To The People - (2010) :60 (USA)". Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ Fort worth Star Telegram; Sports Section Thursday August 26th, 2010
- ^ "City of Euless ACFR". eulesstx.gov. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Adam Roarke at IMDb; URL accessed 2016-11-27
- ^ Sarah Shahi at IMDb; URL accessed 2006-06-07
- ^ Brumburgh, Gary. "Biography for Janine Turner". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved June 7, 2006.
- ^ 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.[6][not specific enough to verify][13]
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