North Hills, El Paso, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Hills
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Location in the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso County |
| City | El Paso |
| Elevation | 3,600 ft (1,100 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (CDT) |
North Hills is a neighborhood located in the northeastern part of El Paso, Texas. It is mainly a residential area, meaning it's a place where many families live in homes.
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Where is North Hills?
North Hills is found near U.S. Highway 54, also known as the Patriot Freeway. It sits at the southern end of Martin Luther King Boulevard. The neighborhood stretches out on both sides of this road.
Homes and Community
Most of the homes in North Hills are detached single-family houses. This means each house stands on its own, not connected to others. These homes were mostly built in the 1990s. Many families living here have a middle income.
The neighborhood has a special group called the North Hills Neighborhood Pride Association (NHNPA). This group helps to make the community a better place. You can find out more about them on their website here.
A part of North Hills is used by the United States Army. They lease this area to provide housing for soldiers and their families. These soldiers are stationed at Fort Bliss, a large army base nearby.
Many streets in North Hills have names that start with "Loma." "Loma" is a Spanish word that means "hill." Examples include Loma Clara, Loma del Sur, Loma Roja, and Loma Franklin.
What's Around North Hills?
To the west of North Hills, there is a flood-control levee. This is a wall built to stop water from flooding the area. Beyond the levee is the Franklin Mountains State Park. This park is a natural area where no new buildings can be built. It's a great place for people to go hiking and biking.
To the east, you'll find a newer neighborhood called Sandstone Ranch. This area is still being developed. To the north of North Hills, there is undeveloped land. This land is currently used for grazing animals. However, it is planned for future development.
Parks and Schools
North Hills is home to Chuck Heinrich Park. This city park is located in the southwestern part of the neighborhood. The park and a nearby street, Andrew Barcena Drive, are named after El Paso police officers. These officers sadly died while on duty.
The park has a special monument. This monument honors all law enforcement officers from El Paso who have died while serving their community. Sometimes, memorial services are held at the park to remember these heroes.
Education in North Hills
North Hills is part of the El Paso Independent School District. Students living in the neighborhood attend specific schools based on where their home is located.
Most students go to Andress High School for high school. For middle school, most attend Richardson Middle School. Nixon Elementary School is the main elementary school for the area. Both Richardson Middle School and Nixon Elementary School are located right within the North Hills neighborhood.
A small part of North Hills, in the northwest, goes to Tom Lea Elementary School instead. Nixon Elementary School is named after Dr. Lawrence Nixon. He was an important African-American doctor and a hero for civil rights in the area. People often call it Dr. Nixon Elementary to make sure everyone knows it's not named after former United States President Richard Nixon.
