Euless, Texas | |
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City | |
| City of Euless | |
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 Location of Euless inTarrant County,Texas | |
| Coordinates:32°51′02″N97°06′30″W / 32.85056°N 97.10833°W /32.85056; -97.10833 | |
| 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 | 0.077 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population | |
• City | 61,032 |
| • Rank | (US:691st) |
| • Density | 3,547.8/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 codes | 214, 469, 945, 972,682, 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-24768[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410461[2] |
| Website | www |
Euless (/ˈjuːlɪs/YOO-liss) is a city inTarrant County,Texas, United States, and asuburb ofFort Worth. Euless is part of theMid-Cities region between Dallas and Fort Worth. In2020 Census, the population of Euless was 61,032.[5] The population of the city increased by 19.02% in 10 years.
The southwestern portion ofDallas/Fort Worth International Airport is inside the city limits of Euless.
Euless is named after Elisha Adam Euless, a native ofTennessee 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 acotton gin and acommunity 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.[6]
In 2009 the U.S.Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided against the City of Euless inMerced vs Kasson.[7] 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.[8]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.3 square miles (42 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Euless has ahumid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 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% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 60,010 | [10] | −1.7% |
| 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 orAlaska 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 the2020 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.[15] 56.1% of the population lived in rented dwellings with median gross rent estimated to be $1,320 per month.[15] 6.1% of the population was under 5 years of age; similarly, 23% was under 18 years, 10.2% above 65% and 51% females.[15] There were 2,376 veterans residing in the city.[15] The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.31.
Euless is notable for having one of the largest concentrations ofTongans outside ofTonga, with a community of 3,000–4,000 people.[16][17][18]
The first Tongans to settle in Euless were either Siupeli Netane, anAmerican Airlines employee, and his wife Halatono[19] or the brothers Sione and Tevita Havea, students at theUniversity of Texas at Arlington,[20] depending on sources.
In some neighborhoods in Euless, the Nepalese community is quite culturally prevalent. Many people of Nepali origin have come as refugees fromBhutan. Due to a high concentration of Nepalese residents in the adjacent city ofIrving,[21] many important Nepalese cultural and national holidays are celebrated throughout Euless.
Euless is located within theMid-Cities region between Dallas and Fort Worth. Other cities within 10 miles (16 km) of Euless includeBedford to the west,Grapevine to the north, andIrving to the east.[22]
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According 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.[23]
The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:[23]
| City Department | Director |
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| 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:[24]
The city of Euless is a voluntary member of theNorth 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 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.[25]
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.[26]
Euless has eightelementary schools, twojunior high schools, and onehigh school. Most of Euless is served by theHurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, some parts of the city belong toGrapevine-Colleyville Independent School District,[27] Most GCISD residents are zoned to Bear Creek Elementary, with some to Grapevine Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School.[28] Most GCISD grapevine students are zoned to Heritage Middle School, with some zoned to Colleyville Middle School.[29] All are zoned toColleyville Heritage High School.[30]
There are twocharter schools in the city: Harmony Science Academy (run byHarmony Public Schools) and Treetops School International.
The football team of Euless'sTrinity High School has achieved national notoriety for its pre-game and post-game ritual dance, theNew ZealandMāoriKa Matehaka, started by several players ofTongan descent.[31] The team won 5A Division 1 state football championships in 2005, 2007, and 2009 and was featured in anEA Sports commercial in 2010.[32][33]
According to the city's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[34] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees | % of Total City Employment |
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| 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% |
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