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HUMBLE
Welcome from the Mayor:
 As Mayor of Humble, it is my privilege to welcome you to our area. The governing body and professional staff of the City of Humble also welcomes you and believes that by providing quality and reliable municipal services, we provide the citizens and businesses of Humble the foundation on which they can succeed.
Historically, quality education, prosperous commerce, and cultural and social endeavors have contributed to the quality of life that has thrived in the Humble area for decades. These ingredients have helped form the groundwork that has enabled the Humble area to grow and prosper and have contributed to attracting some of the finest business and retail facilities in southeast Texas.
To better serve the social, economic and recreational needs of the community, the City of Humble has provided the spacious and attractive Humble Civic Center, and the newly constructed Humble Civic Arena. These facilities give the area ample space for social and economic-oriented events. To better serve our senior population, the City of Humble has provided the Humble Area Activity Center, a senior citizen garden, and a senior citizen bus. The City of Humble, in cooperation with Northeast Medical Center Hospital, has provided helpful and fulfilling programs and opportunities for our area’s senior citizens.
If we can be of service to you, please call City Hall at (281) 446-3061 or any city department.
Donnie McMannes, Mayor
Amenities
With the area’s high growth rate, public parks have taken on an important role. There are four in Humble-
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The 17-acre Hilton C. Schott Park includes an asphalt jogging trail and a covered pavilion. A 21-station physical fitness course has been installed to complement the park’s two baseball fields. The facilities can be rented to groups or individuals on a permit basis through the City of Humble Parks Department.
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Hirsch Memorial Park on Main Street is the home of a community building, playground, swimming pool, and two lighted tennis courts, all of which can be rented for approved purposes on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Uptown Park is the newest of the four city parks, and boasts an elevated stage, a pump jack with running water, restrooms and a playground. These facilities, too, are available for individual and community functions.
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Timberwood Park, located off Rankin Road, features a fine children’s playground and opportunities for family-oriented recreational activities. A wide variety of organized teams for all ages is available in the area. Little League, Pee Wee Softball, soccer,swimming, volleyball, and men’s and women’s softball are conducted throughout the year.
For more information on park hours of operation or facility availability, call the City of Humble Parks Department at (281) 446-3061.
Humble Facts
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Population: 29,225
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Total households: 10,558
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Government: City of Humble
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Education Humble Independent School District (281) 641-8000
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Mobility
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Metro Park & Ride: to downtown Houston
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Metro Park & Ride: to Greenspoint
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Rush-hour drive to downtown: 30 minutes
Humble Quick Reference
Civic
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Automobile Registration (281) 446-2532
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Driver’s License (281) 446-3391
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Humble Civic Center (281) 446-4140
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Humble Post Office (281) 540-1775
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Library (281) 446-3377
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Tax Office (713) 224-1919
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Voter Registration (713) 224-1919
Government
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City of Humble (281) 446-3061
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Harris County (713) 755-5000
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Public Works (281) 446-2327
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State of Texas (800) 252-9600
Medical
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Kingwood Medical Center (281) 348-8000
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Memorial Hermann Northeast (281) 540-7700
Communications
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The Observer Newspapers (281) 446-1071
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Houston Chronicle This Week (713) 220-6183
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The Tribune Newspapers (281) 540-TRIB
City Parks (281) 446-3061
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