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Houston County

Get to know Crockett, Grapeland, Kennard, and 2 more towns and communities, and the places that connect them.

County seat: Crockett · 5 towns in this guide

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  1. 1.Crockett
  2. 2.Grapeland
  3. 3.Kennard
  4. 4.Latexo
  5. 5.Lovelady

Choose a town to open its guide. Towns across county lines appear in both views. Boundaries: Census / US Atlas (2017). Town locations: Census Gazetteer (2025).

On the calendar

What’s happening around Houston County

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Events are grouped by their town. Towns that cross county lines appear in both county calendars.

A closer look at the towns

  • Crockett →

    Starter guide · more local detail to come

    Houston County’s historic square and nearby national forest add a western Deep East Texas stop.

  • Grapeland →

    Starter guide · more local detail to come

    Find Grapeland in Houston County. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.

  • Kennard →

    Starter guide · more local detail to come

    Find Kennard in Houston County. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.

  • Latexo →

    Starter guide · more local detail to come

    Find Latexo in Houston County. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.

  • Lovelady →

    Starter guide · more local detail to come

    Find Lovelady in Houston County. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.

Lakes & water

Water in or along Houston County. Each planning page links to location and access information.