ITASCA
Itasca has a special charm that people love to call home. The charm of a retired schoolteacher swinging her granddaughter on the porch during the early morning sunrise...The charm of watching a father teach his son baseball during a sunny afternoon...The charm of passing a grandfather as he helps his grandson on his bike for the first time. Those are the special moments that this quiet small-town offers to those that hold Itasca dear to their heart.
Itasca is a rural community with a population of approximately 1600. Itasca is located just off I-35 W. We're 58 miles southwest of Dallas, 42 miles south of Ft. Worth, and 42 miles north of Waco. The main employers are HILCO (an Electric Cooperative) and Itasca ISD. The area is rich in resources and full of potential. The land is some of the most fertile in Texas, producing cotton, wheat, corn, sorghum, hay, fruits and vegetables.
Itasca's Government includes a mayor and 5 city council members. Our Police Department consist of 1 Police Chief and 3 local policemen with support from the Hill County Sheriff's Department as auxiliary. Our fire protection is provided by the Itasca Volunteer Fire Department. We have 20 members of the Fire Department and 8 members of the EMS.
Itasca has many local businesses that grace the downtown area. It is these local merchants and shoppers that keep our community thriving. The many members of the Chamber of Commerce work hard to continue the growth of Itasca.
Itasca has a rich diversity of churches, some old and others new. The churches in this small community work together to help the community grow and strengthen.
Itasca School is home to the Mighty Wampus Cats. The schools of Itasca include Itasca Elementary School , Itasca Middle School , and Itasca High School . All three campuses have been rated 2000-2002 Exemplary Schools.
- Crouch Park
- Eddie Childs Little League Field
- Itasca Railroad Depot Museum
- Lawless Park
- Pat E. Hook III Tennis Courts
- Special Events Center
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Itasca has many organizations and clubs for a wide range of people. These groups help to bring the community together, to bond, and to grow together. We have attractions to entertain those from Itasca, as well as, visitors to the area.