Junction, the county seat of Kimble County, is physically located in central Texas. It is named for its position at the confluence of the North and South Llano Rivers. It was founded in 1876 and was at that time called Denman, in honor of its surveyor. It was renamed Junction City in 1877 and the word “City” was dropped from the town’s name in 1894.
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City services are described in this official city site, as well as a council agenda, city ordinances, meeting schedules, and staff directory. A history of the locality is also presented. - City of Junction
http://www.cityofjunction.com/
The text of the local print newspaper is provided here, in PDF format, as well as archives, contact data, and subscription information. - Junction Eagle
http://www.junctioneagle.com/
Junction Independent School District
Junction ISD is a public school district which operates an elementary, middle, and high school, all within the City of Junction, Texas. District and financial information and statistics are presented, along with profiles of each of the district's campuses. - Junction Independent School District
http://www.junctionisd.net/
Junction, Texas Economic Development Corporation
JTEDC is charged with fostering economic development in the community through the creation of jobs and/or reducing unemployment, realizing a net gain in collected property taxes, collecting additional sales taxes, and making improvements that will make Junction more attractive. A community profile is presented along with information about financial assistance programs in the area and other topics. - Junction, Texas Economic Development Corporation
http://www.junctionedc.org/
Kimble County Chamber of Commerce
This business membership organization, based in Junction, gives an overview of the city, provides details of the organization itself, and presents a directory of businesses within the county. - Kimble County Chamber of Commerce
http://www.junctiontexas.net/
Kimble Hospital / Junction Medical Clinic
Kimble Hospital is a 15-bed critical access hospital in Junction, Texas, whose services are designed to complement pre-operative orders, surgical follow-up and recovery, or serious illnesses that limit the ability to travel out of town for medical care. Junction Medical Clinic provides comprehensive family care. - Kimble Hospital / Junction Medical Clinic
http://www.kimblehospital.com/
Texas Tech University Center at Junction
The Texas Tech at Junction campus is located on the banks of the South Llano River. It provides academic, research and service programs to expand educational, economic and cultural opportunities throughout the Hill Country region. Its academic programs, outdoor school, field stations, camps and other off-campus sites are identified and discussed. - Texas Tech University Center at Junction
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hillcountry/junction/