Whitehouse, Texas
City in the United States in Smith County
About Whitehouse
Whitehouse is a city in Smith County, Texas, United States. Situated just southeast of Tyler, Texas, it has experienced steady growth, reaching a population of 8,257 in the 2020. As part of the Tyler metropolitan area, Whitehouse benefits from its proximity to the economic and cultural opportunities of the region while maintaining its own strong civic identity. The city is home to the Whitehouse Independent School District, known for its high academic standards, and features a mix of residential neighborhoods, parks, and businesses. With its strategic location along major transportation routes, Whitehouse continues to attract residents and businesses.
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How Whitehouse is governed
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Residents of Whitehouse
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Mayor
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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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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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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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- Website
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Population over time
From 7,327 in 2006 to 8,257 in 2020 (+12.7%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 8,257 |
| 2010 | 7,660 |
| 2006 | 7,327 |
History
Early history
The community was founded long before the city was officially incorporated by James Calhoun Hill (auctioneer in 1846 for Tyler land grants). The community was named in 1845, but was not incorporated until 1953. The school district (WISD) preceded incorporated municipal government and was largely responsible for the eventual formation of the city.
Residents of Whitehouse were predominantly farmers or worked in support of agriculture until transportation innovations following World War II led to other employment options. Many streets and subdivisions in the community are named for these early agricultural and commercial leaders.
According to oral tradition, the community was named "Whitehouse" by the railroad engineers who stopped near a white-washed community building during early settlement times. Several cherished historic resources include the various Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects located within the city. These projects, typically built with sandstone rockwork, are found throughout the city's historic Town Center.
YesterYear Celebration
Civic leaders established the YesterYear Celebration to educate residents about the community's history and heritage. The festival is held on the fourth weekend each June and includes activities such as parades, carnivals, historic battle reenactments, pageants, and trade days.
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