Stafford is a city in Fort Bend County with a small part in Harris County Texas, USA. It was incorporated as a city in 1956. At present, the population is estimated to be 17,362 via the 2019 census. Stafford Texas’ climate is considered to be hot, humid summers. During the cold season, it is mild to cool winters. Neighborhoods in Stafford Texas include Applecreek Bend, Arcott Place, Arias, Braxton Park, Browning, Colony Lake Estates, Crestmont Village, Dove Country, and many more.
Stafford Texas’ origin dates back to 1830 when William Stafford started a plantation with a cane mill. He also established a horse-powered cotton gin in the same year. During the Texas Revolution in 1836, the Antonio López de Santa Anna forces made a stop at Stafford’s plantation. He ordered it to be burned. But despite the incident, Stafford did not leave the area. Instead, he resided there and tried his best to rebuild the plantation until his death in 1840. It was by then that a settlement called “Stafford’s Point” was founded. In 1953, it became a town site as various railways (the Brazos, Buffalo Bayou, and Colorado Railway) began stopping there. It slowly developed into what is known now as Stafford Texas.
Amenities
There are a lot of parks in Stafford Texas i.e., Rubin Park, First Street Park, Vaccaro Manor Park, Gordon Fountain Lake Park, and Stafford Texas City Park. Most of these recreational areas have ponds, softball/baseball fields, covered basketball courts, soccer / open playfields, sidewalks, playground equipment, pavilion, picnic tables, benches, water fountain, pet waste station, jogging trails with lights, etc.
Margaret Havens Historical Memorial Garden includes Reflection Pond, Benches, Donation Pavers. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a temple; also a place of worship and prayer for followers of Hinduism. It is in unincorporated Fort Bend County Texas within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Stafford and with a Stafford Texas mailing address.
Restaurants
It never runs out of food options when you are in Stafford Texas. Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar serves up tasty farm-to-kitchen dishes and cocktails. They use slow-cooking methods on our live-wood grill, smoker, and spit. Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe is a local favorite. Residents love their food, ambiance, and great service. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is a place to go if you’re up for the finest and freshest New Orleans-style seafood as well as steaks and salads. They have been operating since 1986 and have over 100 chains all over the US. Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen Stafford Texas is a casual, colorful cantina attracting huge crowds on weekends for their margaritas and Tex-Mex menu such as fajitas. Raizes Stafford Texas is a traditional Mexican kitchen serving breakfast and lunch dishes. Chilli Relleno is one of the most-ordered items here. Taqueria Mexicano Grille is an awesome quaint restaurant. Every dish is homemade and fresh. The service is great and the staffs are friendly. Salsas, Street Tacos, and Birra Tacos are reviewed by patrons as perfect. Other food spots include Grannys Kitchen, Pho Tan Mai, and Best Burgers.
Shopping
Conn’s HomePlus Stafford Texas is your destination for quality furniture, household appliances, electronics, mattresses, and more items. It’s a specialty retailer operating in more than 125 retail locations. The famous Walmart Supercenter chain is also available in Stafford Texas for same-day pickup and delivery as well as in-store hours for your basic essentials like fresh groceries. Fountains on the Lake is a shopping mall with lots of stores to visit, a theatre for leisure, an entertainment complex (Main Event), restaurant options, and hangout spots on lakesides. Keegan’s Meadow is an open-air retail center with grocery, independent store retailers, personal services, and restaurants.
Schools
Stafford Municipal School District (MSD) is zoned to the Houston Community College System. The city has the only municipal school district in all of Texas.
Initially, Stafford was served by the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD), but in 1977, it had a breakaway leading to several rounds of federal litigation. Only until 1981 when it was formally declared that the Stafford Texas MSD was legally constitutional. Residents pay property taxes to the school district.
There are 5 schools on the campus of Stafford Texas MSD. The Primary and Elementary School building houses grades Pre-K through 4. The Intermediate School building houses grades 5 through 6. The Middle/High School building houses grades 7 through 12. The administration building and athletic facilities are on the same campus as the school buildings.
Builders
- Westport Builders L.P.
- Greenwood Custom Builders
- Remington Builders Texas
- Falcon Enterprises
- KTP Builders Inc.
