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Welcome to Groves, Texas
Welcome to our website, the links below will take you to current information of interest:
City of Groves 2007-2008 Budget
Texas voter information, voting registrars by county, to apply for a voter registration application.
Register your vehicle, view Texas laws, order birth, death, and marriage records.
Texas tourist and travel information
Texas' Economic Development website
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"Pecan trees were planted to make a subdivision that was unique in Southeast Texas."
Groves, Texas is the third largest city in Jefferson County. In the words of our city manager, D.E. Sosa---Groves is "a great place to live, work, learn, shop and conduct business." This warm, friendly, well-kept community of 16,000 is nestled between Port Arthur and Port Neches in the heart of Jefferson County.
Groves had its beginning in when Asa E. Groves looked longingly at the wide expanse of land east of Griffing Nursery. He formed a company and purchased 300 acres in the center of present day Groves.
Family entertainment is provided each year with the Texas Pecan Festival, which commemorates the planting of hundreds of pecan trees ordered by Asa Groves and planted by Wiley Choate, a foreman at Griffing Nursery. Many of these trees are still standing, making the city one of the loveliest in the area.
With Lake Sabine at its doorstep, Groves offers all the relaxation that water recreation brings. This unique community is growing and facing the future with optimism.
Boating on nearby Lake Sabine, the popular Groves Spray Park and children enjoying America's favorite sport!
Lifestyle and Recreation:
Public library, tennis courts, golf course, community spray park, swimming pool, five ball fields, five community parks, nearby community theater, close to Lake Sabine, local beaches with salt water fishing, close to Neches River fresh water fishing, and opportunities for water sports.
Read more about Groves, Texas statistics in the Wikipedia.
The city's rich heritage can be sampled with a visit to the Groves Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Center at 4399 Main Avenue. The structure is a turn-of the century vintage home and remains virtually unchanged today from its original design.
Links
- First Friday on Lincoln Avenue
- Economic Development Properties In Groves
- Southeast Texas Live on music, and local events
- Fun 365 fun activities
- The Texas Pecan Festival
- Read about Groves in the Handbook of Texas Online
- Map of Groves
- Info24/7 Ask A Librarian Chat
- Groves City Council Meeting Agenda
Pecans, Parades and Pigskins:
The 72nd Texas Legislature recognized Groves' annual pecan celebration as the official Texas Pecan Festival. It commemorates the harvest from over 2500 pecan trees which were planted in Groves around the turn of the century. The family oriented event includes crowning a Pecan Queen, carnival, parade, concessions and art and crafts.
Once a month, merchants along Lincoln Avenue encourage after hours browsing while the family is entertained with magic, moonwalks, unique parades, music and street vendors. It all takes place on the First Friday of each month.
Each fall heralds the return of the Port Neches-Groves Indians. The local high school football team is a perennial powerhouse in district play and draws huge community support.
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