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ATASCOCITA
As early as 1690, Spanish explorer Alonzo DeLeon established an east-west trail for military use that became known as the Atascosito Road. It took its name from the Spanish outpost now known as Liberty, Texas. In 1757, the Spanish built a fort and established the Atascosito Settlement on this road to prevent the French from trading with the Indians. It became so widely used that by 1820 it had become the most traveled road in Texas, connecting San Antonio, San Felipe, and Atascosito. Today, known as FM 1960, it serves as the most direct east-west route in the region. The community of Atascocita now encompasses more than 15
subdivisions, and has become the second fastest growing residential community in the nation.
Amenities
Most of the individual subdivisions in Atascocita feature their own parks, swimming pools, tennis courts and easy access to recreational facilities. Additionally, area residents can enjoy two recreational facilities. Located on more than 120 acres, the Lindsay Lyons Park/Sports Center features a playground and barbecue pavilion, in addition to numerous athletic fields and facilities for soccer, baseball, football and girl’s softball. For information call (281) 454-5326. Located across Lake Houston from Atascocita in Huffman, I.T. May Park features a state-of-the-art community center that is home to one of the area’s best programs for senior citizens. For information, call (281) 324-1294.
Bordering Atascocita on the east, Lake Houston plays a vital role in the area’s recreational offerings. Formed by the damming of the San Jacinto River, the lake offers excellent opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and skiing. With access from numerous public boat ramps, fishing enthusiasts are drawn to more than a dozen varieties of fish found in the lake. Boat enthusiasts find that the lake has sufficient depth to accommodate power boats, ski boats, bass boats and jet skis.
At the other end of the spectrum, human-powered, shallow-draft vessels such as canoes and kayaks can navigate the breathtaking scenery and native wildlife of the lake and its sources such as the San Jacinto River and Spring Creek. The waters of the lake and its tributaries are patrolled by Lake Patrol authorities and Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens.
Atascocita Facts
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Population: 52,478
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Total households: 17,621
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Deed restrictions: enforced
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Government: unincorporated
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Education: Humble Independent School District (281) 641-8000
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Mobility
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Metro Park & Ride: to downtown Houston
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Metro Park & Ride: to Greenspoint
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Rush-hour drive: to downtown 40 minutes
Atascocita Quick Reference
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Police: Harris County Constables (281) 540-1010
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Fire: Atascocita Volunteer (281) 852-2181
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Utilities
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Electricity
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Entergy: (800) 368-3749
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Reliant Energy: (713) 207-7777
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Spark Energy: (713) 259-0175
For outages or service call
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CenterPoint Energy: (713) 207-2222
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www.centerpointenergy.com
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Entergy: (800) 968-8243
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Street light repair (get number off pole): (713) 207-2222
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Gas: CenterPoint Energy (713) 659-2111
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Telephone: CenturyLink (800) 788-3500
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Cable: Comcast (281) 774-7222
Harris County M.U.D.
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46: Park, Timbers, Trails (713) 849-9096
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109: Oaks, Kingwood Glen, North, West, Country Oaks, Meadows, Kings Lake Estates, Belleau Woods East (281) 895-8547
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132: Pines, Shores (281) 579-4500
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151: Kings Rover, Pinehurst, Lake Houston Parkway from 1960 to the river (281) 579-4500
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153: Walden (713) 983-3000
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106: Eagle Springs (281) 579-4500
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Trails of the Lakes - Atascocita Forest, developments along Will Clayton south of Atascocita Road to Eagle Springs (281) 240-1988
Civic
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Atascocita Community Improvement (281) 852-1700
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Atascocita Library (281) 812-2160
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Automobile Registration (713) 368-2000
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Community Asset Management (281) 852-1155
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Driver’s License (281) 446-3391
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Humble Post Office (281) 540-1775
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Tax Office (713) 224-1919
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Voter Registration (713) 224-1919
Government
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Harris County (713) 755-5000
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State of Texas (800) 252-9600
Medical
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Kingwood Medical Center (281) 348-8000
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Memorial Hermann Northeast (281) 540-7700
Communications
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The Observer Newspapers (281) 446-1071
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Houston Chronicle This Week (713) 220-6183
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The Tribune Newspapers (281) 540-TRIB
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City Parks (281) 446-3061
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