Staples, Texas
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Staples is a city in northeastern Guadalupe County, Texas, United States. In an election held on May 10, 2008, its residents voted to incorporate the community as a city. A total of 125 votes were cast, with 87 (69.6%) in favor of incorporation and 38 (30.4%) against.[2][3] The population is approximately 220[4] and it is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Staples, Texas | |
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Coordinates: 29°46′53″N 97°50′10″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Guadalupe |
Incorporated | 2008 |
Area | |
• Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
• Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 193 |
• Density | 130/sq mi (50/km2) |
ZIP code | 78670 |
Area code(s) | 210, 726 (planned) |
FIPS code | 48-70052 |
GNIS feature ID | 1369103 |
Website | www |
The city held its first municipal election on November 4, 2008. Eddie Daffern, an organizer of the incorporation effort, was elected unopposed as Mayor. A total of seven candidates ran for the five Alderman positions.[5] Those elected include Carol Wester, who received 70 votes, followed by Ronnie Clark with 67 votes, Bert "Bubba" Reinke and William A. York—both winning 52 votes, and Shaun Seale with 40.[6]
As of the 2020 census, Staples had a population of 193,[7] along with a barber shop, two beauty shops, and a cafe.[8]