Paradise, Texas
City in the United States in Wise County
About Paradise
Paradise is a city in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 475 in 2020.
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How Paradise is governed
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Residents of Paradise
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
Executive
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 441 in 2010 to 475 in 2020 (+7.7%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 475 |
| 2010 | 441 |
History
Paradise was established in 1873 under the name Eldorado. The name was changed to Paradise Prairie in 1876 when the post office opened, as there was already an Eldorado, Texas. The name Paradise Prairie was chosen due to the wildflowers that grew in the area, though local folklore claims that it got its name because the area was a "paradise" for cowboys who would herd their cattle to Kansas for market.
Paradise was moved a mile to the northeast in 1893 to be closer to the newly constructed Rock Island Railroad. The new post office dropped "Prairie" from its name.
Paradise was officially incorporated in 1996, having previously been an unincorporated community.
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