The Texas city of Manor is situated in Travis County. It was named in honor of the town's first postmaster, James Manor, who had come to Texas with Sam Houston. It was incorporated as a town in 1913 and converted to a city in 1921.
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As one of the state's oldest classic roadhouse diners, the Manor, Texas Cafe 290 has been serving the community for more than sixty years. Known locally as the "290", the history, menus, and a calendar of events scheduled for the restaurant are given, along with its catering services and event booking.
http://www.texascafe290.com/
Public meeting agendas can be viewed here, on the official city site, along with information about the municipal police department and other agencies and services. Utility bills and court tickets may be paid online.
http://www.cityofmanor.org/
Crowe's Nest Farm Animal Life Center
Crowe's Nest Farm is a private, non-profit educational organization established for the purpose of encouraging public appreciation, knowledge and stewardship of the agricultural and wildlife resources of Texas. Animals at the farm are identified, including farm tours, maps, and directions.
http://www.crowesnestfarm.org/
Constructed from used building materials, this ghost town set in Manor, Texas is available for rent, and able to accommodate major events, charity benefits, weddings, parties, or filmmaking projects. A photographic tour of the town is presented, including a menu for its burger restaurant.
http://www.ghosttownaustin.com/
Charged with promoting the business climate in the city of Manor Texas, this business membership organization presents information and resources for doing business within the city, relocation tips, a community profile, and membership data.
http://www.manorchamberofcommerce.com/
The Manor Farmers Market is a direct farm-to-consumer marketing venue which supports the local agricultural economy and provides the community with fresh local produce and products. Its vendors and events are identified and discussed, along with contact information and other resources.
http://www.manorfarmersmarket.org/
MFD is a combination paid/reserve department serving one hundred and fifty square miles of northeast Travis County, including the City of Manor, the Village of Webberville, Littig, New Sweden, Decker Creek, and the US Highway 290 corridor. Its personnel and apparatus are identified, and news and events are posted.
http://www.manorfire.net/
Manor Independent School District
The administrative site for this public school district offers an overview of the district itself, and details about the adopted curriculum, employment postings, news, and links to further information about each of the schools within the district.
http://www.manorisd.net/
Located on a ranch setting near Manor, Texas, Master School offers summer day programs and family trips for gifted children aged five through fourteen. An overview of the facility and its programs is given, along with various forms and applications.
http://www.masterschoolkids.com/
Presidential Meadows Owners Association
Presidential Meadows is a residential subdivision located off of US 290 east of Manor, Texas. The PMOA is managed by Goodwin Management, with homeowners given access to a private area of the site, its public features include news, various forms, poll results, and area links.
http://www.presidentialmeadows.org/
Features a equine boarding, horseback riding, and training facility located in Manor, Texas. The facility, available training and lessons, sales, services and a price list are presented and discussed, with photographs, directions, and contact information.
http://www.scatteredoaksfarm.com/
The Oaks was a music venue with a bar and traditional ice house, located on a hundred acres on the outskirts of Austin, near Manor, Texas. Indoors, it seated two hundred people, including a covered deck overlooking Gilleland Creek, while the outdoor stage and dance are accommodated up to a thousand people. The business is now closed, but the site remains for historical purposes, citing past schedules, a map, and gallery of photographs.
http://www.theoakslive.com/