East Aldine, Texas facts for kids
East Aldine is a special area in Harris County, Texas. It's mostly in areas not part of a city, but some parts are inside the City of Houston. A group called the East Aldine Improvement District manages this area. It's also known as the Aldine Management District. Some parts of East Aldine are the same as the Aldine census area. Keith-Wiess Park, owned by Houston, is located within this district.
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History of East Aldine's Development
The East Aldine Management District started in June 2001. The Texas Legislature created it as a government group. Its goal is to improve the East Aldine area. This includes making it better physically, economically, and socially.
The district gets money from a 1-cent sales tax. This tax started in January 2002. By 2015, this tax brought in about $5.5 million each year. This money helps fund projects in the district.
In 2002, the district created a service plan. This plan helps them find and fix problems in the area. They focus on things like the environment, public safety, and transportation. They also work on water and sewer systems. This plan was based on a study from 1998.
In 2005, the district worked with other groups. They asked the state government for ideas. They wanted to find ways to expand Interstate 45. Public meetings were held to get feedback from local citizens.
East Aldine Population and Demographics
A study in 2010 found that over 49,000 people lived in the district. By 2015, this number was expected to reach 52,500 residents. The study showed that many different groups of people live here.
About 49.3% of residents were white. About 9.8% were black, and 1.1% were Asian. The remaining 39.8% were from other ethnic backgrounds. A large number, 77.8%, were of Hispanic origin.
Exploring East Aldine's Cityscape
The East Aldine district covers about 16 square miles (41 square kilometers). It is divided by Halls Bayou and Greens Bayou. The district is generally bordered by U.S. Route 59 to the east. The Hardy Toll Road is to the west. Aldine Bender is to the north, and Little York Road is to the south.
The district government says it's about a 15-minute drive to Downtown Houston. It is also close to the Houston Ship Channel, the Port of Houston, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
There is a large statue of John F. Kennedy here. It was made by David Adickes and weighs five tons. It is located near the airport entrance on John F. Kennedy Boulevard. The statue was put in place in January 2023. It is meant to welcome travelers to the area.
Transportation Options in East Aldine
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) provides public transportation. This means people can use buses to get around. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is also very close to East Aldine. This makes travel easy for residents.
Education in East Aldine Schools
Primary and Secondary Schools in East Aldine
Aldine Independent School District
Most students in East Aldine attend schools in the Aldine Independent School District. This district used to have its main office in East Aldine.
Pre-kindergarten (PreK) centers in East Aldine include DeSantiago, Garcia-Leza, Hinojosa, and Lauder.
Elementary schools in the area are Calvert, Eckert, Escamilla, Francis, Johnson, Oleson, Orange Grove, Raymond, Reed, Stephens, and Worsham. Students in the Colonial Hills area go to Odom Elementary.
Middle schools serving East Aldine include Aldine, Grantham, Hambrick, and Lauder.
High schools for East Aldine students include MacArthur High School, which is in East Aldine. Nimitz High School is outside the district but also serves some students. Students from Colonial Hills attend Aldine High School.
The Lane School and the Wilmer T. Hall Center for Education are special K-12 schools. They are both located within East Aldine.
Houston Independent School District
A small number of East Aldine residents are in the Houston Independent School District. Some areas are zoned to Scarborough Elementary School. Other areas are zoned to Barrick Elementary School. All students in the Houston ISD part of East Aldine attend Patrick Henry Middle School. They also go to Sam Houston High School.
Charter Schools in East Aldine
State charter schools are also available in East Aldine. One example is YES Prep North Central.
Colleges and Universities for East Aldine Students
Students who live in the Aldine ISD part of East Aldine can attend Lone Star College System. Lone Star College-North Harris is very close to East Aldine.
Students in the Houston ISD part of East Aldine are part of the Houston Community College district.
Public Libraries in East Aldine
The Harris County Public Library runs the High Meadows Branch Library. It is located at 4500 Aldine Mail Route in East Aldine. This library is 9,500 square feet (880 square meters) in size. It opened in 1983 on land given to the county by the Aldine Independent School District.
Parks and Recreation in East Aldine
Harris County operates several parks in the area. These include W.E. "Bill" Crowley Park, James Driver Park, Dow One Park, and Gerber Park.
Crowley Park is in East Aldine and is run by Harris County Precinct One. It was named after W.E. "Bill" Crowley. He was a superintendent for roads and bridges in the county. The park has three baseball fields and a basketball pavilion. It also features an exercise station and picnic tables. There are three playgrounds, tennis courts, and restrooms. A half-mile jogging trail is also available.
The City of Houston also operates parks here. These include Keith-Wiess Park and Hirsch Road Park. Keith-Wiess Park is inside the Houston city limits. Hirsch Road Park is in an unincorporated area.
