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'''Pilot Point''' is a city in [[Denton County, Texas]], United States. Its population was 3,856 at the 2010 census,<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Pilot Point city, Texas| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=June 29, 2012}}</ref> increasing to 4,381 at the 2020 census. | '''Pilot Point''' is a city in [[Denton County, Texas]], United States. Its population was 3,856 at the 2010 census,<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Pilot Point city, Texas| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=June 29, 2012}}</ref> increasing to 4,381 at the 2020 census. | ||
== History == | |||
{{Further|Tornado outbreak sequence of May 19–26, 2024#Forestburg–Era–Valley View–Pilot Point, Texas}} | |||
On May 25, 2024, a tornado struck both Pilot Point and nearby [[Valley View, Texas|Valley View]] resulting extensive damage (notably including a severely damaged truck stop in Valley View), several injuries and at least 7 fatalities. The tornado has been assigned a [[Enhanced Fujita scale|preliminary rating]] of EF3 by the [[National Weather Service]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-tornadoes-pryor-claremore-2-confirmed-dead/60907606 | title=2 confirmed dead this weekend in northeast Oklahoma tornadoes: What we know | date=May 27, 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/confirmed-fatalities-dozens-injured-cooke-county-reported-tornado-may-25/287-ed2cca36-a8fe-46be-8297-563609938e1f | title=Seven confirmed dead — including children — after an EF-3 tornado hit Cooke County Saturday night | date=May 26, 2024 }}</ref> | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.7|km2|disp=flip}}, all land.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pilot Point city, Texas| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=June 29, 2012}}</ref> | |||
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen climate classification]], Pilot Point has a [[humid subtropical climate]], ''Cfa'' on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=820714&cityname=Pilot+Point%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Pilot Point, Texas]</ref> | The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen climate classification]], Pilot Point has a [[humid subtropical climate]], ''Cfa'' on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=820714&cityname=Pilot+Point%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Pilot Point, Texas]</ref> | ||
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The city is governed by an elected council. A separately elected mayor presides over the governing body and also may cast a vote on matters before the council. The city does not currently have a mayor, following Mayor McIlravy's arrest on June 21, 2022, although the Mayor Pro Tempore will be sworn in as mayor soon.<ref name="NBC DFW">{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/pilot-point-mayor-arrested-on-charge-of-soliciting-a-minor/2997529/|publisher=NBC DFW|access-date=2022-06-22|title=Pilot Point Mayor Arrested on Charge of Soliciting a Minor|date=June 22, 2022 }}</ref> Council members and the mayor serve without any compensation pursuant to a Home Rule Charter that was approved by voters in 2009. An appointed city manager oversees daily operations of various city services and functions. Elections each May determine occupants of alternating seats on the council and the mayor is elected biannually. | The city is governed by an elected council. A separately elected mayor presides over the governing body and also may cast a vote on matters before the council. The city does not currently have a mayor, following Mayor McIlravy's arrest on June 21, 2022, although the Mayor Pro Tempore will be sworn in as mayor soon.<ref name="NBC DFW">{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/pilot-point-mayor-arrested-on-charge-of-soliciting-a-minor/2997529/|publisher=NBC DFW|access-date=2022-06-22|title=Pilot Point Mayor Arrested on Charge of Soliciting a Minor|date=June 22, 2022 }}</ref> Council members and the mayor serve without any compensation pursuant to a Home Rule Charter that was approved by voters in 2009. An appointed city manager oversees daily operations of various city services and functions. Elections each May determine occupants of alternating seats on the council and the mayor is elected biannually. | ||
== | ==Education== | ||
The city is served by the [[Pilot Point Independent School District]]. | |||
==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
* [[Michael C. Burgess]], former U.S. representative<ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Brooke Colombo Staff |date=2023-11-13 |title=Denton County Rep. Michael Burgess announces he won’t seek 12th term |url=https://dentonrc.com/news/congress/denton-county-rep-michael-burgess-announces-he-won-t-seek-12th-term/article_50f666f8-e77c-5c3f-ad37-505bf1d29d42.html |access-date=2025-10-05 |website=Denton Record-Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> | |||
* [[Frederick Edgar Ferguson]], Medal of Honor recipient, born in Pilot Point | * [[Frederick Edgar Ferguson]], Medal of Honor recipient, born in Pilot Point | ||
* [[Colt Knost]], PGA golfer, grew up in Pilot Point, state champion in 2003 | * [[Colt Knost]], PGA golfer, grew up in Pilot Point, state champion in 2003 | ||
* [[G.A. Moore]], Texas High School Football coach, member of the [[University of North Texas]] | * [[G.A. Moore]], Texas High School Football coach, member of the [[University of North Texas]] | ||
* [[Thomas Ambrose Tschoepe]], Roman Catholic bishop, born in | * [[Thomas Ambrose Tschoepe]], Roman Catholic bishop, born in | ||
*James Latane Noel Jr. Former Texas Attorney General and United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas | *[[James Latane Noel Jr.]] Former Texas Attorney General and United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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[[Category:Cities in Denton County, Texas]] | [[Category:Cities in Denton County, Texas]] | ||
[[Category:Cities in Texas]] | [[Category:Cities in Texas]] | ||
[[Category:Butterfield Overland Mail in Texas]] | [[Category:Butterfield Overland Mail in Texas]] | ||
Revision as of 07:01, 19 November 2025
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History
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Geography
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Pilot Point has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[5]
Demographics
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| 1910 | 1,371 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,499 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 1,108 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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| 2025 (est.) | 6,184 | Script error: No such module "String".% |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 2,396 | 54.69% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 134 | 3.06% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 40 | 0.91% |
| Asian (NH) | 17 | 0.39% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 7 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 7 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 283 | 6.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,497 | 34.17% |
| Total | 6,151 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,381 people, 1,591 households, and 901 families residing in the city.[7]
Government
The city is governed by an elected council. A separately elected mayor presides over the governing body and also may cast a vote on matters before the council. The city does not currently have a mayor, following Mayor McIlravy's arrest on June 21, 2022, although the Mayor Pro Tempore will be sworn in as mayor soon.[8] Council members and the mayor serve without any compensation pursuant to a Home Rule Charter that was approved by voters in 2009. An appointed city manager oversees daily operations of various city services and functions. Elections each May determine occupants of alternating seats on the council and the mayor is elected biannually.
Education
The city is served by the Pilot Point Independent School District.
Notable people
- Michael C. Burgess, former U.S. representative[9]
- Frederick Edgar Ferguson, Medal of Honor recipient, born in Pilot Point
- Colt Knost, PGA golfer, grew up in Pilot Point, state champion in 2003
- G.A. Moore, Texas High School Football coach, member of the University of North Texas
- Thomas Ambrose Tschoepe, Roman Catholic bishop, born in
- James Latane Noel Jr. Former Texas Attorney General and United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Notes
References
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External links
- City of Pilot Point official website
- Lisa C. Maxwell, "PILOT POINT, TX," Handbook of Texas Online (https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hgp04), accessed May 28, 2011. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
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