Fairbanks, Houston

Fairbanks is a community along U.S. Highway 290 and the Southern Pacific Railroad in Western Houston, Texas, United States. At one point it was a distinct unincorporated area within Harris County.

The community, named after its founder, John Joseph Fairbanks, was founded in July, 1895. In 1895 Fairbanks received its first post office. In 1914 Fairbanks had 75 residents, a general store and saloon, and a grocery store. The community had 25 people in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1942 the community had 800 residents and 35 businesses in the area. In the 1950s the population decreased to 350 people. Houston annexed Fairbanks in 1956. The community began to expand around that period; in the 1960s the Fairbanks area and some surrounding communities had 1,050 residents and 45 businesses. In 1980 and 1990 1,050 people lived in Fairbanks, while more people lived in the surrounding area.

Houston City Council District A serves Fairbanks. As of 2016 the district is represented by Brenda Stardig.

The Fairbanks area is served by the Houston Police Department Northwest Patrol Division, headquartered at 6000 Teague Road.

Fairbanks is within Harris County Precinct 4. As of 2008 Jerry Eversole heads the precinct.

Fairbanks is located in District 135 of the Texas House of Representatives. As of 2008, Gary Elkins represents the district. Fairbanks is within District 7 of the Texas Senate; as of 2008 Dan Patrick represents the district.

Fairbanks is in Texas's 7th congressional district. As of 2008, John Culberson represents the district. The United States Postal Service operates the Fairbanks Post Office at 7050 Brookhollow West Drive in an unincorporated area.

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