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Robinson is an ideal community in which to raise children. The
J.H. Youngblood Park offers four Little League baseball fields and
a swimming pool. The lighted park area is accessible for day and
night usage. Activities of various local youth groups, churches,
and civic organizations provide a wholesome environment and a
positive community spirit.
Families in Robinson are close to outdoor recreation,
intercollegiate sports, entertainment, shopping, cultural arts,
and museums. Central Texas lakes offer opportunities for fishing,
boating, and other water sports.
Robinson is within commuting distance of a broad spectrum of
higher education. Baylor
University, the world’s largest Baptist University, has a
well-respected reputation in the world of academia. The Texas
State Technical College - Waco, offering highly specialized
two-year degrees in technical studies. McLennan
Community College is a public junior college with a large
curriculum.
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Approximately eleven additions have been opened for future
residential development. The cost of living in Robinson is very
attractive since it is low compared to other cities in Central
Texas that offer the same assets.
Climate:
Avg. Temperature: 66.7 degrees
Avg. High Temperature 78 degrees
Avg. Low Temperature 56 degrees
Annual Rainfall 32"
Avg. Clear days per year 130 days
Health Care
Residents have convenient access to several medical facilities,
including Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center and Providence Health
Center in Waco. There are 2 direct patient care clinics in
Robinson and 3 dental clinics.
City
Government
Robinson is a Home Rule City operating with the
Council-Manager form of government. The seven-member elected
City Council sets policy and appoints a City Manger who is
responsible for the day-to-day operations. City operations
include water production and distribution, wastewater collection,
street repair and maintenance, police, municipal court, inspection
and other general governmental functions.
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Because Robinson is located near IH-35 (the NAFTA Highway), it is
ideally suited for distribution companies. Loop 340 provides easy access
to IH-35 and State Highway 6. State Highway 6 connects to Houston and
IH-20. State Highway 77 connects to the Texas Coast. Robinson has access
to 30 common carrier truck lines with the largest intrastate carrier
located in Waco.
Transportation:
Waco Regional Airport is serviced by commuter airlines offering
non-stop passenger and freight service to Dallas-Fort Worth International
Airport and Houston. The 900 acre McGregor Municipal Airport is used by
single and multi-engine aircraft as well as helicopters.
The City of Robinson covers a 48 square mile area south of the City
of Waco. Land is available at affordable prices in lots or tracts up
to 500 acres. The Economic Development Committee welcomes the opportunity
to assist businesses in locating a desirable tract for light industry,
distribution facilities, or retail development. Site information and
economic data are available from the city and Chamber of Commerce.
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Fire / Police Departments
The City of Robinson enjoys 24 hour police
coverage by state certified police officers employed by the City
of Robinson.
The Robinson Fire Department has eight pieces of
Fire Fighting equipment manned by a trained volunteer group of
citizens. The citizens enjoy a fire insurance rate which is
comparable to other larger cities.
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Mail Service
The residents of Robinson receive their mail from the main post
office in Waco. Robinson has a sub-station which offers the
convenience of mailing, purchasing of postal services (stamps,
next day mail, etc.) and private mail boxes.
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UTILITY
SERVICES
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Telephone Service
Southwestern Bell services the Robinson Community
for local service. Long distance service (AT&T, MCI, SPRINT,
etc.) is supplied by the choice of subscriber.
Fiber Optics, 56 KBPS, T-1 and digital service are
also available.
911 is fully enhanced through the Robinson Police
Department (PSAP)
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Sanitary Sewer
Collection System- City of Robinson
Treatment Plant- Brazos River Authority (BRA)
Plant Capacity- 37.8 MGD
Sewer Rate-
Residential $24.50/MO plus $0.35/thousand gallons on
avg. water usage for months of Dec, Jan. & Feb.
Maximum residential- $27.00
Commercial $24.50/mo plus $0.35/thousand gallons on
water usage for current month
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Water Supply
Robinson has a new water treatment plant utilizing
the Reverse Osmosis System. The capacity of the system will
guarantee an adequate supply beyond the expected growth of the
city through the year 2025.
Source-Brazos River and wells
Treatment-Micro-Floc filter and Reverse Osmosis
Maximum System Capacity- 3.5 MGD
System Peak- 2.5 MGD
Storage- 3MG
Water Rate-
$24.00 min. plus $2.75/thousand gallons(1st 10,000)
$2.90/thousand gallons thereafter
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Electricity
Due to the recent deregulation of electric utilities,
a variety of companies service the City of Robinson. The company's
rates for electric service are approximately the same as enjoyed
by larger surrounding cities.
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Cable TV
Coaxial with Time-Warner with over 70 channels available (120
planned).
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Natural Gas
Oncor (Formerly Lone Star Gas)
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Taxes:
Ad Valorem Tax Rates, Per $100 Valuation
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Sales Tax:
Sate of Texas
City of Robinson
McLennan County
Total
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6.25%
1.50%
0.50%
8.25%
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McLennan County
Road & Bridge
Junior College
Robinson ISD
City of Robinson
Total
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$0.4171
$0.0115
$0.116527
$1.640335
$0.359
$2.544462
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Other Taxes:
No State Corporate Income Tax
No Personal Income Tax
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*Parts of the city are located in other school
districts: Waco ISD $1.485: Midway ISD $1.602 & Lorena ISD
$1.689351
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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2000 Population 7,845
Income Median Household Income: $49,404
Per capita personal income: $21,680
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Population Growth:
2000 7,845
1990 7,111
1980 6,074
1970 3,807
*Texas State Data Center, U.S. Census and Texas
Almanac
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