Located in the Sam Houston National Forest. Lone Star Hiking
Trail
is a flat forest walk of 130 miles....read more
Shepherd is a charming home town community located just 60 miles North
of the Houston city limits. Situated along US Highway 59, Shepherd is in close proximity to world famous medical centers, sports arenas and the
city of Houston's major business sector.
As a district of San Jacinto County, Shepherd is ideally adjacent to Lake Livingston State Park, Wolf Creek Park, Centennial Park & Gardens, Lone Star Hiking Trail, Big Creek Scenic Area and many other attractions making it a great place to work and raise a family.
SHEPHERD IN TEXAS HISTORY
Find
out Shepherd's inspired beginnings with the original settlement
of its founder Benjamin A. Shepherd and it's blue collar work
like community history. More
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COMMUNITY PHOTO GALLERY
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the sights of Shepherd, TX. Our residents and
businesses have submitted current photos of our
beautiful community for visitors to view. Click Here To
See The Gallery
VISION AND PLANNING FOR SHEPHERD, TX
The
(SEDC) Shepherd Economic Development Corporation
and its Board of Directors would like to extend a warm welcome to the citizens of Shepherd and beyond. The Economic Development Corporation stands for promoting community improvements, economic development, public welfare, developing, implementing, providing and financing projects for and on behalf of the City of Shepherd and SEDC.
As a collective group of community members, we are committed to strengthen and expand existing businesses, attract new businesses, promote growth for Shepherd and surrounding areas, promote business leaders and Shepherd organizations to work together and to establish committees to help and have input for city growth for future long term citizens employment.
SHEPHERD BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Shepherd
is business friendly and the commitment of the
SEDC and other organizations such as the
Chamber of Commerce and City of Shepherd all
work together with one common goal which is to
support growth and profitability. View
Shepherd Business Directory
Find
out Shepherd's inspired beginnings with the original settlement
of its founder Benjamin A. Shepherd and it's blue collar work
like community history. 
See
the sights of Shepherd, TX. Our residents and
businesses have submitted current photos of our
beautiful community for visitors to view. 
Shepherd
is business friendly and the commitment of the
SEDC and other organizations such as the
Chamber of Commerce and City of Shepherd all
work together with one common goal which is to
support growth and profitability.