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For the most thorough information, contact the Public Library and the Visitors Bureau in the county you are researching.

Facts & Figures

Bexar County Government
Free website: http://www.bexar.org

County and City Data Book
Free website: http://www.census.gov/datamap/www/48.html
Location: JPL Reference Stacks HA202 .A36
Provides statistical information on population, vital statistics and health care, households, local government, employment, education, crime, labor force, and business establishments.

Municipal Year Book
Location: JPL Reference Stacks JS 342 .A2I52; older editions JPL Stacks & Downtown Library Stacks
Displays data on cities and counties. Includes statistics on salaries, government finances, and types of government.

Texas at Your Fingertips: Counties
Free website: http://www.state.tx.us/category.jsp?categoryId=6.2
Links to official websites of each of the 254 Texas counties, census information for Texas counties, County Clerk Office locations, local sales tax allocations, population data, road reports, the Texas Association of Counties, and property assessment information.

Texas Almanac (UTSA subscription)
Location: JPL Reference Desk AY 311 .G3 T5; older editions available in JPL Stacks
Location: Downtown Library, Reference Desk AY 311 .G3 T5
The Texas Almanac contains a description of each county in Texas. Provides reference and statistical information about the history, culture, politics, climate, economics, and geography of the state of Texas. Latest edition available online.

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Histories

Handbook of Texas Online
Free web: http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/
Location: JPL Reference Stacks F384 .N48 1996 (The New Handbook of Texas)
An online version of the Handbook of Texas. This encyclopedia gives information on the history, geography, and culture of Texas.

Bexar County in Handbook of Texas Online
Free web: http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/BB/hcb7.html
Current and historical information.

Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories
Location: JPL Reference Stacks F 386 .J436 1965
Arranged alphabetically, this source provides a listing of periodical articles and books on the history of Texas counties. Check the Library Catalog, UCAT, in order to find out if UTSA owns the book or periodical you need.

Little Towns of Texas
Location: JPL Special Collections F 386 .L77 1982
Provides histories of small towns in Texas.

UTSA Archives & Special Collections
Free website: http://www.lib.utsa.edu/Archives/
Special Collections houses more than four hundred Texas County histories. Dennis Medina, Special Collections Librarian, is available to help you begin your research.

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Newspapers & News Articles

Find information on important county events by searching newspapers and news articles. The subject guide, Finding News Articles at the UTSA Library, can help you with your search.

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Web Sites

Institute of Texan Cultures Library
Free website: http://www.texancultures.utsa.edu/library/index.html
Located inside the Institute of Texan Cultures Downtown San Antonio. There is access to photo collections, books, news clippings, reference materials, and more.

State of Texas
Free website: http://www.state.tx.us/
A wealth of information provided by the state for citizens, visitors, business, and government. Includes information on travel, tourism, and history.

Texas Association of Counties
Free via web: http://www.county.org/
This site was created to provide services for Texas counties and their elected officials. The site lists elected officials and links to all official county websites. County data and news is also provided.

Texas Association of Regional Councils
Free via web: http://www.txregionalcouncil.org/
Regional councils are voluntary organizations local governments that deal with the problems and planning needs that cross the boundaries of individual local governments. The site provides access to members, newsletters and reports, and other items of interest to regional areas.

Texas Historical Commission
Free via web: http://www.thc.state.tx.us/
Information on current projects, preservation news, online version of the newsletter The Medallion, information about travel destinations, and Texas trivia.

State and Local Government on the Net (Texas)
Free via web: http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-tx.cfm
Although not government information itself, the Piper Resources is a guide to Texas government sponsored information. It includes information at the state, county, and city level.

TravelTex
Free via web: http://www.traveltex.com
TravelTex is a tourism site that outlines things to do and see in Texas. It gives cultural history and travel information on cities and counties in Texas.

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