Mustang, Texas
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Mustang is a town in Navarro County, Texas
, United States
. The population was 47 at the 2000 census.
and FM 739 in central Navarro County.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²), all of it land.
Navarro County. The incorporation effort was led by William "Bill" McKie, a former Corsicana
city attorney. On October 30, 1973, the town approved beer sales. In a March 25, 1975 election, residents voted 20-0 in favor of selling hard liquor as well as mixed beverages. Mustang had a population of 12 in the 1980 Census, which grew to 35 in 1990. By the mid-1990s, the town lost its status as the primary alcohol stop in the county as other nearby communities began to repeal their Blue law
s. The population of Mustang rose to 47 in 2000. Town founder Bill McKie negotiated a deal to sell Mustang to Tommy Sinclair, who leased a club in the community, on June 5, 2005 for $600,000. The transaction wasn't completed, however, and Sinclair filed a lawsuit in October 2005 for the right to buy the property. McKie died on November 11, 2005, and his wife Marsha took over legal proceedings on her late husband's behalf. Since McKie's death, legal wrangling over ownership of the town and financial issues have plagued Mustang. In November 2006, the city of Angus
threatened to cut off water service to the community over an unpaid bill that totaled $3,400. Mrs. McKie, acting on the town's behalf, personally paid the bill. The case over ownership went back to court in April 2007. Four months later, Sinclair was given possession of Mustang, but not the deed. He promptly evicted much of the town council as well as the city secretary and fire chief. The evictions went to court in November 2007 and a majority of the council left town, but refused to resign their posts. In February 2008, the two council members living in residence called for an election to be held that coming May. The town's disputed ownership status led to the holding of two separate council elections on May 10, 2008. The first election, endorsed by Tommy Sinclair, elected a mayor and five aldermen. The vote was canvassed on May 17. In the second called election, three aldermen positions were left open. Those results were canvassed on May 14. Eight votes were cast in both elections; six votes in one and two in the other. Both governments claimed legitimacy.
Tommy Sinclair and two others were indicted on June 25, 2009 by a Navarro County grand jury in connection with the October 1, 2008 death of a Houston
man after an alleged altercation at his cabaret in Mustang.
of 2000, there were 47 people, 20 households, and 12 families residing in the town. The population density
was 372.6 people per square mile (139.6/km2). There were 23 housing units at an average density of 182.3 per square mile (68.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.36% White, 8.51% African American, and 2.13% from two or more races.
There were 20 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.0% were married couples
living together, 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the town the population was spread out with 36.2% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 2.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $46,667. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $75,692. There were no families and 3.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 100.0% of those over 64.
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Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 47 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Mustang is located at 32.012629°N 96.431178°W (32.012629, -96.431178). It is situated at the northeast corner of the junction of Interstate 45Interstate 45
Interstate 45 is an intrastate Interstate Highway located entirely within the U.S. state of Texas. It connects the cities of Dallas and Houston, continuing southeast from Houston to Galveston over the Galveston Causeway to the Gulf of Mexico...
and FM 739 in central Navarro County.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²), all of it land.
History
Mustang was incorporated in 1973 for the purpose of selling alcohol in what was then a dryDry county
A dry county is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages. Some prohibit off-premises sale, some prohibit on-premises sale, and some prohibit both. Hundreds of dry counties exist across the United States, almost all of them in the South...
Navarro County. The incorporation effort was led by William "Bill" McKie, a former Corsicana
Corsicana, Texas
Corsicana is a city in Navarro County, Texas, United States. It is located on Interstate 45 some fifty-five miles south of downtown Dallas. The population was 24,485 at the 2000 census...
city attorney. On October 30, 1973, the town approved beer sales. In a March 25, 1975 election, residents voted 20-0 in favor of selling hard liquor as well as mixed beverages. Mustang had a population of 12 in the 1980 Census, which grew to 35 in 1990. By the mid-1990s, the town lost its status as the primary alcohol stop in the county as other nearby communities began to repeal their Blue law
Blue law
A blue law is a type of law, typically found in the United States and, formerly, in Canada, designed to enforce religious standards, particularly the observance of Sunday as a day of worship or rest, and a restriction on Sunday shopping...
s. The population of Mustang rose to 47 in 2000. Town founder Bill McKie negotiated a deal to sell Mustang to Tommy Sinclair, who leased a club in the community, on June 5, 2005 for $600,000. The transaction wasn't completed, however, and Sinclair filed a lawsuit in October 2005 for the right to buy the property. McKie died on November 11, 2005, and his wife Marsha took over legal proceedings on her late husband's behalf. Since McKie's death, legal wrangling over ownership of the town and financial issues have plagued Mustang. In November 2006, the city of Angus
Angus, Texas
Angus is a city in Navarro County, Texas, United States. The population was 334 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Angus is located at ....
threatened to cut off water service to the community over an unpaid bill that totaled $3,400. Mrs. McKie, acting on the town's behalf, personally paid the bill. The case over ownership went back to court in April 2007. Four months later, Sinclair was given possession of Mustang, but not the deed. He promptly evicted much of the town council as well as the city secretary and fire chief. The evictions went to court in November 2007 and a majority of the council left town, but refused to resign their posts. In February 2008, the two council members living in residence called for an election to be held that coming May. The town's disputed ownership status led to the holding of two separate council elections on May 10, 2008. The first election, endorsed by Tommy Sinclair, elected a mayor and five aldermen. The vote was canvassed on May 17. In the second called election, three aldermen positions were left open. Those results were canvassed on May 14. Eight votes were cast in both elections; six votes in one and two in the other. Both governments claimed legitimacy.
Tommy Sinclair and two others were indicted on June 25, 2009 by a Navarro County grand jury in connection with the October 1, 2008 death of a Houston
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
man after an alleged altercation at his cabaret in Mustang.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 47 people, 20 households, and 12 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 372.6 people per square mile (139.6/km2). There were 23 housing units at an average density of 182.3 per square mile (68.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.36% White, 8.51% African American, and 2.13% from two or more races.
There were 20 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the town the population was spread out with 36.2% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 2.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $46,667. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $75,692. There were no families and 3.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 100.0% of those over 64.
Education
Public education in the town of Mustang is provided by the Corsicana Independent School DistrictCorsicana Independent School District
Corsicana Independent School District is a public school district based in Corsicana, Texas .In addition to Corsicana, the district serves the central Navarro County towns of Angus, Mustang, Oak Valley, Retreat, and Richland...
.