Pleasantville, Houston
Pleasantville is a neighborhood located in Houston, Texas, United States.
Pleasantville is located inside of the 610 Loop in eastern Houston. Pleasantville is predominantly African-American.
Government and infrastructure
The Houston Police Department Northeast Patrol Division serves the neighborhood [1].
Houston City Council District B serves Pleasantville.[1]
In the 1991 Mayor of Houston election most Pleasantville voters voted for Sylvester Turner; Pleasantville's voter turnout was almost 50 percent.[2][3]
Parks and recreation
The Robinson Sr. Community Center is located in Pleasantville.
Education
Pleasantville is served by the Houston Independent School District. Zoned schools include Pleasantville Elementary School, Holland Middle School, and Furr High School.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ City of Houston, Council District Maps, District B." City of Houston. Retrieved on November 5, 2011.
- ^ Rodriguez, Lori. "Saying goodbye, with no regrets." Houston Chronicle. Saturday November 9, 1991. A31.
- ^ Bernstein, Alan and Jim Simmon. "Black vote went solidly for Turner/Whitmire failed to produce split." Houston Chronicle. Thursday November 7, 1991. A21.
- ^ "Pleasantville Elementary School Attendance Boundary." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved October 12, 2008.
- ^ "Holland Middle School Attendance Boundary." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved October 12, 2008.
- ^ "Furr High School Attendance Boundary." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved October 12, 2008.
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