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63-527: SH 288 begins in Freeport at the intersection with Farm to Market Road 1495 , running concurrent with SH 36 . It runs northwesterly along the Nolan Ryan Expressway up to an interchange south of Freeport where it separates from SH 36. It runs north along Brazosport Boulevard and becomes a freeway approaching the west end of SH 332 and SH 288 Business. It runs through Lake Jackson and up to

126-486: A public–private partnership between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Blueridge Transportation Group, a consortium of six construction companies later purchased by ACS Group . As part of the partnership, Blueridge was permitted to collect toll revenue on their segment until 2068, as well as set toll rates. However, in 2024, TxDOT exercised an option to terminate the partnership early and revert

189-619: A 3.4-mile (5.5 km) road between SH 16 in Cherokee and the Salt Branch Road in San Saba County. On November 29, 1957, FM 501 was extended west to Pontotoc, replacing FM 1648 ; at this time, the designation was changed from FM 501 to RM 501. On October 31, 1958, RM 501 was extended eastward 6 miles (9.7 km). On September 27, 1960, it was extended to its junction with FM 580. Farm to Market Road 502 ( FM 502 )

252-445: A break was added at FM 508. On October 31, 1957, the road was extended north 5.0 miles (8.0 km) to FM 1018. On August 28, 1958, the northern terminus was moved to FM 498, forming a continuous route with FM 2374; FM 508 was extended over FM 2374 on September 12, 1958, replacing it. On July 1, 1959, the road was extended south 1.3 miles (2.1 km) over former FM 106 to US 77 (later Loop 448, now Bus. US 77). On June 27, 1995,

315-613: A complete listing, see list of cities and towns in Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA Farm to Market Road 523 Farm to Market Roads in Texas are owned and maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Farm to Market Road 500 ( FM 500 ) is located in San Saba County . It runs from SH 16 north of San Saba to FM 45 north of Richland Springs . FM 500

378-459: A loop route. The Edwards Point-FM 517 portion was renumbered FM 3436 (partially now FM 646) on January 28, 1982. On June 27, 1995, the section between FM 646 and San Leon was transferred to Urban Road 517 ( UR 517 ). The designation of this segment reverted to FM 517 with the elimination of the Urban Road system on November 15, 2018. Farm to Market Road 518 ( FM 518 )

441-546: A point 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Pear Valley . On July 21, 1949, FM 504 was extended west 2.8 miles (4.5 km). On May 23, 1951, FM 504 was extended west 3.2 miles (5.1 km) through Pear Valley to a road intersection. On November 20, 1951, FM 504 was extended west 3.1 miles (5.0 km). On December 17, 1952, FM 504 was extended west 2 miles (3.2 km) miles to FM 503 . Ranch to Market Road 505 ( RM 505 ) lies entirely within Jeff Davis County in

504-492: A point north of SH 153 northwest of Coleman . FM 503 was designated on July 14, 1945, from a point on US 87 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northwest of Melvin, northward 7.4 miles (11.9 km) miles to Salt Gap . On November 23, 1948, the FM 503 designation was extended 6.2 miles (10.0 km) miles to the north, to Doole . On November 21, 1956, the route was extended northward 6 miles (9.7 km) to Stacy. On September 27, 1960,

567-462: A white high school. Freeport's most substantial economic growth began with the construction of Dow Chemical Company facilities in the city during 1939. This company is the community's largest employer. Freeport has the company's largest single manufacturing site in the 21st century. In July 1957, Freeport merged with Velasco . This had been a temporary capital of the Republic of Texas during

630-521: Is a bypass of SH 288 through Angleton, Richwood and Clute. The route was created in 1987 as SH 227 , which was redesignated as Business SH 288-B on October 25, 1990. The entire route is in Brazoria County . Freeport, Texas Freeport is a city in Brazoria County, Texas , United States, located on the Gulf of Mexico . According to the 2020 census , the city population

693-845: Is in Texas' 14th congressional district , and is represented by Congressman Randy Weber . The Brazosport Facts in Clute is a local paper. It was headquartered in Freeport until the move to Clute in 1976. The Houston Chronicle is the metropolitan area newspaper. Schools in Freeport include Brazosport High School (Grades 9–12), Freeport Intermediate School (Grades 7–8), Lanier Middle School (Grades 5–6), Freeport Elementary, and Velasco Elementary School but this place shut down (Grades Pre-K–4). They are all maintained through Brazosport Independent School District . The $ 19.2 million Freeport Elementary facility opened in 2018. VLK Architects designed

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756-631: Is located in Brazoria and Galveston counties. It runs from SH 288 to SH 146/future SH 99. FM 518 was designated on June 21, 1945, from US 59 (now US 90 Alt.) on the south side of Houston south to the Brazoria County line. On July 9, 1945, the road was extended south and east to Kemah via Pearland and League City, but the US 75-Brazoria County line portion was cancelled on January 18, 1946 (to free up funds for construction of remaining FM roads in

819-514: Is located in Brazoria and Galveston counties. It runs from SH 6 in Alvin to SH 146. FM 517 was designated on July 9, 1945, from US 75 at Dickinson east to SH 146 at San Leon, and US 75 at Dickinson west to the Brazoria County line. the Dickinson–Brazoria county line portion was cancelled on January 18, 1946 (to free up funds for construction of remaining FM roads in the county), and the road

882-554: Is located in Hansford and Sherman counties. It runs from SH 207 near Spearman to FM 1060 . FM 520 was designated on May 23, 1951, from SH 117 (later SH 15, now SH 207) west to McKibben . On September 21, 1955, FM 520 was extended west to FM 278 (now SH 136). On May 25, 1976, FM 520 was extended west to FM 1060. A previous route numbered FM 520 was designated on July 9, 1945, from SH 6 at Alta Loma north to FM 517 between Dickinson and Alvin. The route

945-587: Is located in Hunt and Rains counties. It runs from SH 50 to SH 276. FM 513 was designated on June 25, 1945, from SH 24 (now SH 224) in Commerce via Campbell to US 69 in Lone Oak . On November 23, 1948, FM 513 was extended south 5.8 miles (9.3 km) to a road intersection. On December 15, 1954, FM 513 was extended south to FM 35 (now SH 276 ), replacing FM 1974 . On August 28, 1958,

1008-567: Is located in Mason and San Saba counties. Its western terminus is at SH 71 in Pontotoc . It travels to the north before turning to the east toward Cherokee , where it crosses SH 16 . It then travels eastward and then northeastward before reaching its eastern terminus at FM 580 southwest of Bend , for a total length of 35.6 miles (57.3 km). RM 501 was authorized on July 13, 1945, as Farm to Market Road 501 ( FM 501 ),

1071-664: Is located in McCulloch and San Saba counties. FM 502 was designated on July 14, 1945, from US 377 southeast and east 4 miles (6.4 km) via Mercury to the Milburn Road. On August 24, 1954, FM 502 was extended east to the McCulloch–San Saba county line. On September 23, 1954, the route was extended southeast to FM 45, replacing FM 2048 . Farm to Market Road 503 ( FM 503 ) is located in McCulloch and Coleman counties. It runs from US 87 northwest of Melvin to

1134-501: Is located in Rains and Wood counties. It runs from FM 2795 to SH 11 east of Winnsboro. The route has an overlap with FM 69 in Coke. FM 515 was designated on June 11, 1945, from US 69 (now FM 2795), 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of Emory, to a point 3.7 miles (6.0 km) northeast. On October 29, 1953, the road was extended east 8.5 miles (13.7 km) to FM 1483. On December 21, 1959,

1197-536: Is one of the longest farm-to-market roads in Texas. FM 521 was designated on July 9, 1945, from SH 36 in Brazoria to SH 35 at Bailey's Prairie. On January 16, 1953, the road was extended southwest and west to SH 60 in Wadsworth, replacing a portion of FM 524 and all of FM 1090 and FM 1469 . On October 15, 1954, the road was extended to SH 35 near Palacios, replacing FM 460 and FM 1096 (the connecting section

1260-615: Is referred to as the Nolan Ryan Expressway , in recognition of Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan who grew up in Alvin, Texas , which is not directly on this road. Brazoria County will be calling the tolled portion of the highway, located within the county, the Brazoria County Expressway . To help alleviate congestion on SH 288, four toll lanes (two in each direction) were constructed in

1323-601: The 2020 United States census , there were 10,696 people, 4,224 households, and 2,993 families residing in the city. According to the census numbers as of 2016, there were 12,153 people, 3,788 households with an average of 3.17 persons per household. The median gross rent was $ 711.00 and the owner-occupied housing rate was 49.5%. The racial makeup of the city was 33.2% non-Hispanic White , 13.9% African American , 0.56% Native American , 0.35% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 20.91% from other races , and 3.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 52.0% of

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1386-779: The Los Indios Texas Port of Entry near the Free Trade International Bridge along the Mexican border . FM 509 was designated on July 3, 1945, from US 83 south of Harlingen to Rangerville and southeast to Sam Houston Boulevard, but the route was corrected to end at FM 675. On April 26, 1989, the road was extended south 3.0 miles (4.8 km) to the GSA complex at the Los Indios International Bridge, although this section

1449-462: The Trans-Pecos region of far West Texas . Intended to provide a link between the county's only two incorporated areas, Valentine and Fort Davis , RM 505 begins at a junction with US 90 south of Valentine and travels about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) east to an intersection with SH 166 approximately 22 miles (35 km) west of Fort Davis. RM 505 was designated on July 19, 1945 on

1512-619: The United States Census Bureau , Freeport has a total area of 17.1 square miles (44.2 km ), of which 14.9 square miles (38.7 km ) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.5 km ), or 12.36%, is water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Freeport has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. As of

1575-506: The 19th century. Soon thereafter, Freeport's population numbered 11,619. In 2003, the city annexed nearby Bryan Beach. Freeport is located in southern Brazoria County at 28°57′34″N 95°21′25″W  /  28.95944°N 95.35694°W  / 28.95944; -95.35694 (28.959527, –95.356941), near the mouth of the Brazos River in the Gulf of Mexico . In 2003, the city annexed 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of beach bounded on

1638-425: The building. The student capacity is 750. Velasco Elementary was a Kindergarten through grade 4 school until 2017, when it became a grade 2–4 school for all of Freeport. Grades K–1 were moved to O. A. Fleming Elementary, which was scheduled to close in 2018 and be replaced by Freeport Elementary. Previously Freeport had O.A. Fleming Elementary School (PK–1), and Jane Long Elementary School (grades 2–4). Jane Long

1701-490: The bypass around the western side of Lake Jackson opened. The section from Clute south to Freeport was transferred to SH 227, and the section concurrent with SH 36 became SH 36 on February 23, 1989. On August 15, 1989, SH 288 was extended south over part of SH 227 and concurrent with SH 36, restoring the lost section from Clute to Freeport. All exits are unnumbered. SH 288 has one business route. Business State Highway 288-B (Bus. SH 288)

1764-618: The city's southern sections. The highway forms an outer loop/bypass of the main portion of Brownsville. It is known locally and is signed as the Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. Highway . FM 511 was originally designated on July 3, 1945, from US 83 in Olmito to SH 4 near the Port of Brownsville. On September 9, 1947, it was extended on the north side to include a 5-mile (8.0 km) section to US 281 near Olmito, and on

1827-455: The county), creating a gap. This gap was closed on January 27, 1949, when the section from League City to the Brazoria County line was restored. On January 16, 1968, the eastern terminus was relocated and FM 518 was rerouted, replacing a portion of FM 1266. The old route was renumbered FM 2094 . On September 13, 1984, the US ;90 Alt.-FM 518 portion was transferred to FM 865 and FM 518

1890-600: The current route, as Farm to Market Road 505 ( FM 505 ). The designation was changed to RM 505 on October 27, 1959. Farm to Market Road 506 ( FM 506 ) is located in Willacy and Cameron counties. It runs from US 281 in Bluetown to Bus. US 77 in Sebastian , and also serves the towns of La Feria , where the highway intersects I-2 / US 83 , and Santa Rosa , where it runs concurrent with SH 107 . FM 506

1953-582: The elimination of the Urban Road system on November 15, 2018. Farm to Market Road 512 ( FM 512 ) is located in Hunt County . It runs from FM 2874 west of Commerce to SH 34 in Wolfe City. FM 512 was designated on June 25, 1945, from SH 24 (now FM 2874), 2.7 miles (4.3 km) west of Commerce, to Aberfoyle. On November 30, 1949, the road was extended northwest 6.3 miles (10.1 km) to SH 34 in Wolfe City. Farm to Market Road 513 ( FM 513 )

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2016-401: The freeway's exit 49. FM 516 was designated on June 11, 1945, as Ranch to Market Road 516 ( RM 516 ), running from Barstow to a point 8.7 miles (14.0 km) northwest. The route was redesignated FM 516 on May 25, 1946. On January 22, 1949, it was extended 2.4 miles (3.9 km) southeast of Barstow, replacing a section of FM 873 . Farm to Market Road 517 ( FM 517 )

2079-657: The median of the freeway. The lanes begin at County Road 58 in Manvel and terminate at I-69 / US 59 in Houston for a total length of 15 miles (24.1 km). The lanes utilize open road tolling through the EZ TAG system. Construction of the lanes began on November 15, 2016, and they were opened on November 16, 2020. The 10.7 miles (17.2 km) of express lanes in Harris County , dubbed Drive288 , were constructed via

2142-542: The northeast by the village of Quintana and continuing southwest to the mouth of the Brazos River. This beach is known as Bryan Beach. It is just a few miles away from Surfside and Quintana beaches. Texas State Highway 288 , the Nolan Ryan Expressway, leads north from Freeport 17 miles (27 km) to Angleton , the county seat, and 61 miles (98 km) to downtown Houston . Texas State Highway 36 leads northwest 15 miles (24 km) to Brazoria . According to

2205-399: The population. Languages spoken in the household other than English is 49.4%. The mean travel time to work for workers age 16+ was 15.2 minutes. In 2012, there were approximately 1,230 businesses in Freeport. In the city, the median age for females is 29 years old and for males is 28. 34.1% of the population is 18 years of age or younger. The median income for a household in the city

2268-511: The road was extended 17.2 miles (27.7 km) to US 83 (now East Stenger Street) southeast of San Benito, replacing a section of FM 732. On December 16, 2004, the 0.3-mile (0.48 km) section from Bus. US 77 to Iowa Gardens Road was transferred to FM 732. Farm to Market Road 511 ( FM 511 ) is located in Cameron County . It runs from FM 3248 on the northeast side of Brownsville southeast and southward to

2331-508: The road was extended 17.3 miles (27.8 km) to SH 11 east of Winnsboro, replacing sections of FM 1483 and FM 69 and creating a concurrency with FM 69. On July 11, 1968, the road was routed on a new route to FM 2795; the old route was transferred to FM 2946 . Farm to Market Road 516 ( FM 516 ) is located in Ward County . It runs from CR 160 northwest of Barstow to CR 460 southeast of Barstow. It crosses I-20 at

2394-409: The road was extended 6.2 miles (10.0 km) west to US 77, creating a concurrency with FM 507. This concurrency was removed on February 6, 1953, when this section was transferred to FM 508. On May 21, 1979, a 0.3-mile (0.48 km) section from Loop 448 (now Bus. US 77) to US 77 was transferred to SH 107. Farm to Market Road 509 ( FM 509 ) is located in Cameron County . It runs from FM 508 to

2457-486: The road was extended north to US 67 , replacing FM 566 . On May 6, 1964, FM 503 was extended north to FM 53 (now SH 153 ). On May 7, 1974, FM 503 was extended north 2.4 miles (3.9 km) to its current terminus. Farm to Market Road 504 ( FM 504 ) is located in McCulloch County . FM 504 was designated on July 14, 1945, from US 283 west and south 3.5 miles (5.6 km) through Lohn to

2520-417: The road was extended to FM 17, replacing a section of FM 275 and all of FM 1767 , creating concurrencies with FM 275 and SH 19. A portion of what was previously FM 1767 was once FM 2089 . The spur connection was added on October 6, 1980; this was formerly a portion of FM 17 before it was rerouted due to construction of the reservoir. Farm to Market Road 515 ( FM 515 )

2583-407: The route from US 90 Alt. southward was transferred to Farm to Market Road 521 and Spur 300 on December 14, 1981, as SH 288 was rerouted onto the new freeway from US 90 Alt. to Spur 300. The route then traveled east through downtown Angleton, continuing southeast before reaching Freeport. This original section is now part of County Road 543 and Farm to Market Road 523 . SH 288

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2646-483: The section from FM 508 to Bus. US 77 was transferred to Urban Road 507 ( UR 507 ) The designation reverted to FM 507 with the elimination of the Urban Road system on November 15, 2018. Farm to Market Road 508 ( FM 508 ) is located in Cameron County . It runs from I-69E/US 77 at Combes to FM 106 west of Rio Hondo. FM 508 was designated on July 3, 1945, from a point 6.5 miles (10.5 km) east of Combes to FM 106 west of Rio Hondo. On December 17, 1952,

2709-679: The section from old SH 24 to old SH 11 Alt. was transferred to Spur 178 . On May 1, 1965, the section from FM 819 to Spur 178 was transferred to the new SH 50 , as well as FM 819 itself. Farm to Market Road 514 ( FM 514 ) is located in Rains and Wood counties. It runs from US 69 in Point to FM 17 . The route has overlaps with FM 275 in Dougherty and SH 19 in Freedom. A spur connection, FM Spur 514 , connects to Lake Fork Reservoir . FM 514

2772-494: The section previously transferred to UR 509 reverted to FM 509 with the elimination of the Urban Road system on November 15, 2018. Farm to Market Road 510 ( FM 510 ) is located in Cameron County . It runs from Bus. US 77 and FM 732 in San Benito to SH 100 near Laguna Vista . FM 510 was designated on July 3, 1945, from SH 100 near Laguna Vista to Abney. On October 26, 1954,

2835-575: The segment to state control. The 5.2 miles (8.4 km) of express lanes in Brazoria County , dubbed the Brazoria County Expressway , are operated by the county government through the Brazoria County Toll Road Authority (BCTRA). BCTRA has proposed a second phase of the project, which will stretch about 10 miles (16 km) south to a planned extension of Grand Parkway (SH 99) in Rosharon . State Highway 288

2898-556: The south side to extend southward and westward 4 miles (6.4 km) into Brownsville. On November 23, 1948, it was extended to SH 4 in Brownsville. On October 7, 1949, the section south of FM 1419 was transferred to FM 1419. On January 29, 1957, this section west of Olmito was renumbered FM 1732 . On August 26, 1969, FM 511 was relocated at Port of Brownsville. The highway formerly extended northwest to I-69E and US 77 / US 83 at Olmito , but this portion

2961-632: The west side of Angleton , near the Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport . It then continues north, intersecting SH 6 near Iowa Colony and then enters Harris County , interchanging with the Sam Houston Tollway and then I-610 . It enters Houston running next to Interstate 69 / U.S. Route 59 before it reaches its northern terminus at Interstate 45 . From Freeport to the Harris– Brazoria county line, it

3024-498: Was $ 36,044. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,707. About 27.5% of families were below the poverty line . Port Freeport is a seaport on the Gulf of Mexico and is currently ranked 26th in international tonnage. The associated chemical plants provide a stable economy. Freeport is the site of the Dow Chemical Company 's Texas Operations facility, which is the company's largest integrated site. Freeport

3087-618: Was 10,696, down from 12,049 in 2010. Freeport was founded as a European-American settlement in November 1912 by the Freeport Sulphur Company . The population was 300. However, by 1929, that population had grown to 3,500, and to 4,100 by 1939, influencing a steady increase of economic expansion in Freeport. By 1937, a Freeport School District had been established, consisting of several segregated schools and 27 teachers. There were two white schools, one black school, and

3150-531: Was cancelled (along with sections of FM 517 and FM 518) on January 18, 1946, to free up funds for construction of remaining FM roads in the county. FM 517 was routed over FM 520 in 1948, and is now a portion of FM 646. Farm to Market Road 521 ( FM 521 ) is located in Southeast Texas. It runs from US 90 Alt. in Houston as Almeda Road to SH 35 near Palacios. At nearly 95 miles (153 km), FM 521

3213-430: Was designated on July 13, 1945, from SH 16 northwestward 6.5 miles (10.5 km) to Fairview . It was extended northwest twice: a 4.4-mile (7.1 km) extension on November 23, 1948, and a 4-mile (6.4 km) extension on September 29, 1954. On September 28, 1955 (connecting section designated August 24), it was extended to the west to FM 45 , replacing FM 1479 . Ranch to Market Road 501 ( RM 501 )

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3276-490: Was designated on July 3, 1945, from FM 106 northeast of Harlingen north 2.7 miles (4.3 km) to the Combes/Rio Hondo Road (later FM 508). On July 12, 1949, the road was extended 3.2 miles (5.1 km) north and east to a road intersection (later FM 498). On December 29, 1949, the road was extended 2.5 miles (4.0 km) east, but this section was reassigned to FM 1599 on June 18, 1950. On February 6, 1953,

3339-639: Was designated on July 3, 1945, from Santa Rosa to a point 3.2 miles (5.1 km) north. On November 23, 1948, the road was extended to US 77 (later Loop 448, now Bus. US 77) in Sebastian. On October 26, 1954, a 12.1-mile (19.5 km) section from SH 107 in Santa Rosa to US 281 was added, creating a concurrency with SH 107. Farm to Market Road 507 ( FM 507 ) is located in Cameron and Willacy counties. It runs from Bus. US 77 to FM 498. FM 507

3402-429: Was designated on July 9, 1945, from Hitchcock to US 75 near La Marque . On November 29, 1990, the road was extended east to Loop 197 (now Spur 197), replacing SH 341 . On June 17, 1995, the entire route was transferred to Urban Road 519 ( UR 519 ). The designation reverted to FM 519 with the elimination of the Urban Road system on November 15, 2018. Farm to Market Road 520 ( FM 520 )

3465-406: Was designated on June 11, 1945, from Point to a point 7 miles (11 km) south. On July 14, 1949, the road was extended northeast 5 miles (8.0 km) to Wattsville. It was extended northeast 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to FM 275 and south to Flats on May 23, 1951. On November 27, 1953, a 6.8-mile (10.9 km) section (the extension to Flats) was transferred to FM 47 . On December 21, 1959,

3528-555: Was designated on September 26, 1939 as the renumbering of the portion of State Highway 19 south of downtown Houston. On August 1, 1962, SH 288 was extended to FM 1495 . On June 25, 1981, SH 288 was rerouted from I-45 to MacGregor Way in Houston on the new freeway. The original routing ran southward along Almeda Road in Houston. The route traveled southward through Fresno , past the Houston Southwest Airport , before reaching Bonney . This entire portion of

3591-437: Was designated on September 29). A month later the road was extended northeast to SH 288 (now BS 288-B). On September 21, 1955, the road was rerouted around Wadsworth; the old route was redesignated FM 2078. On October 24, 1956, a 1.3-mile section of FM 521 from Brazoria northeastward was transferred to SH 332. On December 14, 1981, the road was extended over a former routing of SH 288 to US 90 Alt. in Houston. On June 27, 1995,

3654-473: Was expanded starting in 2008 and was transferred to SH 550 . The section from FM 3248 south to SH 48 was a part of this expansion, becoming a four-lane highway with center turning lane. This project began in January 2008 and was completed late in 2010. On June 27, 1995, the section from FM 3248 to FM 1419 was designated Urban Road 511 ( UR 511 ). The designation reverted to FM 511 with

3717-450: Was extended west and south to Alta Loma on July 20, 1948. On December 17, 1952, the road was extended west to SH 6, and a 4.8-mile section of FM 517 was transferred to FM 646 (this portion was originally planned as FM 520 ). On October 28, 1953, the road was extended northeast to Edwards Point. On September 21, 1955, the road was extended west from Edwards Point to SH 146, and then west and south via Bacliff to FM 517 on May 2, 1962, creating

3780-448: Was not officially designated until April 5, 1992, replacing FM 3380 . On December 21, 1994, the road was extended north to FM 508, replacing Loop 590 and creating a concurrency with FM 1595. On June 27, 1995, the section from FM 1595 to US 77 was transferred to Urban Road 509 ( UR 509 ). On November 20, 2014, the road was extended east 0.4 miles (0.64 km) to a then-proposed Border State Inspection Facility. The designation of

3843-471: Was redirected southward from Angleton when the city of Clute became more populated, then continued southward to a new intersection with State Highway 36 west of Freeport. On November 18, 1983, SH 288 was rerouted on the new freeway from MacGregor Way to US 90 Alt. The entire remaining section from FM 521 north of Angleton to Clute was transferred first to Texas State Highway 227 on September 26, 1986, and later Business Highway 288 on October 25, 1990 when

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3906-589: Was rerouted over FM 3344 , which was cancelled. On June 30, 1995, the entire route was transferred to Urban Road 518 ( UR 518 ). The designation reverted to FM 518 with the elimination of the Urban Road system on November 15, 2018. Farm to Market Road 519 ( FM 519 ) is located in Galveston County . It runs from SH 6 in Hitchcock to Spur 197 in Texas City . FM 519

3969-642: Was scheduled to close in 2017, with Fleming taking grades K–1 and Velasco Elementary taking over grades 2–4. Fleming was scheduled to close when the new Freeport Elementary School opened in 2018. It is within the zone for Brazosport College . The Texas Legislature designated the Brazosport ISD as in the Brazosport College zone. The Freeport Library is a part of the Brazoria County Library System . For

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