Plainview
Texas
City of Plainview
The City of Plainview is comfortably nestled in West Texas. This community of roughly 22,000 offers many of the amenities more often found in larger sister cities, yet Plainview manages to do so while maintaining a hearty hometown feel. Plainview adjoins I-27, which connects various Texas metropolitans, such as Amarillo to the North and Lubbock to the South.
Often described as the “Lone Star of Texas,” Plainview is truly unique. Its people embrace its proud heritage, appreciate its growing economy, and look forward to its promising future. Plainview citizens represent diverse cultures and a rich tapestry of color that help make the City a welcome place. Realizing that its future rests in the hands of its youth, Plainview whole-heartedly supports a school system with enrollments in excess of 6,000 and an annual budget of over $36 million.
Its citizenry enjoy numerous entertainment, cultural, business, and educational opportunities. Plainview is one of the few cities throughout the entire State which, for a city its size, supports its own symphony and concert associations. Over 50 churches, together with 130 civic clubs, provide other community outreach opportunities.
The City fosters other cultural venues, such as: the historic downtown area which is home to the antique district famed within the region; Wayland Baptist University, an institution renown for the quality of its instruction and its ever-increasing student enrollments; the recently refurbished Fair Theatre located in the heart of downtown Plainview which captures the spirit of days gone by; together with its own museum, art gallery, libraries, country club, newspaper, and radio stations.
Plainview’s economy is based primarily in agriculture. It is home, though, to such other corporate citizens as Excel, Wal-Mart Distribution, Azteca Milling, Covenant Hospital, and the Wheeler & Formby Units of TDCJ.
Plainview fosters good ol’ fashioned West Texas hospitality. It’s the kind of place where neighbor helps neighbor, and no one’s a stranger. It’s the kind of place you can be proud to call home.
Recent News
City Of Plainview Mayor Charles Starnes Presents Proclamation To Accounting Coordinator Tammy Adams
Adams, a 31-year veteran of the City of Plainview Finance Department, retired on Friday, February 10th. Adams began her tenure with the City in April 1991. The proclamation states Tammy “did much to further the City of Plainview’s…
Read More »City of Plainview News - Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Offers Grants to Tourism Businesses
Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Offers Grants to Tourism Businesses The Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant program was established to provide a one-time reimbursement grant of up to $20,000 for the recovery of Texas businesses in the…
Read More »City of Plainview News Mayor Charles Starnes Presents Proclamation To Fireman Bruce Fowler Upon Retirement
Fowler began his tenure with the City in August 1991. The proclamation “recognizes publicly his devotion to duty and commends him for the manner in which he carried out his responsibilities” and “expresses our great appreciation…
Read More »City Of Plainview Code Enforcement To Begin Sweeps For Nuisance Violations
The sweeps will begin in the areas north of 16th Street from Quincy Street between I-27 and Columbia Street “This is not a punitive sweep that the City is looking to do,” says Philip Mize, Chief Building Official. “We are…
Read More »City of Plainview News - January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the Plainview - Hale County Health Department would like to remind everyone that HPV vaccines are available at the Health Department during regular business…
Read More »City of Plainview News Plainview - Hale County Health Department Offering Moderna And Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters
The Plainview - Hale County Health Department is currently offering Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters. No appointment necessary, contact the Health Department at 806.293.1359 for more information
Read More »City Of Plainview Recognizes Staff Anniversaries
Staff receiving recognition include: 25 Years Jack McCasland – Health Inspector 20 Years Cody Ward – Police Lieutenant 15 Years Jessie Arjona – Water Production Plant Operator …
Read More »City of Plainview News : Update From Atmos 4:22 p.m December 22, 2022
Plainview, texas – dec. 22, 2022 Atmos energy crews are working to restore natural gas service to homes and businesses in plainview due to a temporary system outage. City officials and the fire departments have been notified, and no…
Read More »City of Plainview News : Insulated Spigot Covers Still Available
Spigot covers can be picked up at City Hall, 202 W. 5th Street, during normal business hours (Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. – Noon). We appreciate the partnership with Sutherlands HomeBase to make…
Read More »City Of Plainview Police Department Reports Water Billing Fraud Calls
The unknown male informed the resident that their household water was going to be shut off due to non-payment of a bill. The unknown male also asked for personally identifying information including a credit card number for payment. It is…
Read More »City of Plainview News Bring Home Holiday Happiness” National Adoption Weekend Event Slated For December 9th – 11th
Animal Management staff will be on hand all weekend to view adoptable animals: Friday, December 9th 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Animal Shelter, 500 SW 3rd Street Saturday, December 10th 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Downtown’…
Read More »City of Plainview News : Plainview - Hale County Health Dept. Offering Free HIV Testing on World AIDS Day, December 1
Testing is available from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and no appointment is needed. The Health Department is located at 111 E. 10th Street. World AIDS Day is a day to unite with others around the world to prevent HIV, support people with HIV, and…
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