In the southwestern region of the Houston metropolis you’ll find Stafford, a growing community the boasts a high quality of life and rich Texas history.
Texas is a state known for its sugarcane production and cotton gin facilities of the early 1800s, and the city of Stafford is no exception. Named after the last name of a man who owned a large plantation here, Stafford is rich in Texas farming history. Stafford experienced growth and settlement for the first time after the railroad began passing through, allowing settlers transportation and the easy shipment of goods.
Stafford’s close proximity to Houston makes it an ideal place to live and commute to the big city for work. That being said, Stafford has a viable economy of its own, as many workers commute in to Stafford for their day job. Though Stafford originally began with its focus on agriculture and farming, that has shifted a bit, allowing the city’s economy to grow.
Now home to industries including manufacturing, commercial, and retail, there is a lot more going on in Stafford now than in its early days. A big name in the manufacturing industry of Stafford is Texas Instruments. Though you might think of Texas Instruments and think about those huge calculators with advanced features, Texas Instruments also produces technology designed for televisions, solar panels, and media devices of all kinds.
With low taxes and high incentives, Stafford was named on the “Best Places to Start a Business” in recent years. Attracting businesses of all sizes, Stafford is a great place to settle down and start that small business you have been dreaming of.
One huge factor that attracts families to live in Stafford is its large acreage of green space and parks facilities. Families love enrolling their kids in Stafford’s Parks and Recreation leagues, which include teams for softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, and football. Several beautiful and well-kept sporting facilities can be found at local parks, which are well maintained. Besides athletic fields, Stafford parks and green spaces also feature amenities such as picnic areas, hiking trails, lakes, and traditional playground facilities. There is something for everyone, and Stafford puts a high priority on keeping its residents happy and healthy.
A popular place to bring the whole family to cool off when those hot and humid summer days arrive is the Stafford City Pool. Swim lessons for all ages are available, and the local swim team practices here, too. Not far from the pool is the sandy beach volleyball court, located behind the Civic Center in Stafford.