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Scenic City People’s Choice Award

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Serving Texas Communities since 1985


For 40 years, we’ve advocated to keep our communities

and roadways scenic, safe, and free from visual blight.


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Serving Texas Communities 

since 1985


For 40 years, we’ve advocated to keep our 

communities and roadways scenic, safe,

and free from visual blight.



Scenic City Certification

Championing scenic communities by supporting and recognizing Texas municipalities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public spaces.

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1 Million Trees Across Texas

Protecting and enhancing sustainable landscapes in communities across the state by maintaining green spaces and increasing tree planting.

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Scenic Policy Advocacy

Safeguarding our state’s scenic qualities by helping communities protect their unique qualities through scenic conservation and state-wide advocacy efforts.

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Internship Positions have opened! Click HERE to learn more


Scenic City Certification

Championing scenic communities by supporting and recognizing Texas municipalities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public spaces.

LEARN MORE


1 Million Trees Across Texas

Protecting and enhancing sustainable landscapes in communities across the state by maintaining green spaces and increasing tree planting.

LEARN MORE


Scenic Policy Advocacy

Safeguarding our state's scenic qualities by helping communities protect their unique qualities through scenic conservation and state-wide advocacy efforts.

LEARN MORE


Scenic Texas was founded in 1980 by visionary corporate attorney Carroll Shaddock, inspired by a profound commitment to addressing the diminishing visual character of our great state. Over the decades, we have emerged as Texas’ leading advocate for preserving and enhancing its visual landscapes, building a robust network of affiliates and partners dedicated to safeguarding the aesthetic integrity of communities across the state.


At Scenic Texas, we recognize that every community possesses distinct scenic assets deserving protection. 
By collaborating with citizens, public officials, and neighborhood organizations, we elevate the visual quality of Texas’ environments, fostering spaces where individuals and communities can flourish. We believe that beauty is not a luxury but a vital economic driver and a cornerstone of quality of life. Everyone deserves surroundings that inspire, uplift, and connect them to the natural world. Together, we are shaping a Texas where scenic preservation enriches both the people and the places we cherish.

Scenic Texas was founded in 1980 by visionary corporate attorney Carroll Shaddock, inspired by a profound commitment to addressing the diminishing visual character of our great state.

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Over the decades, we have emerged as Texas’ leading advocate for preserving and enhancing its visual landscapes, building a robust network of affiliates and partners dedicated to safeguarding the aesthetic integrity of communities across the state. At Scenic Texas, we recognize that every community possesses distinct scenic assets deserving protection.

By collaborating with citizens, public officials, and neighborhood organizations, we elevate the visual quality of Texas’ environments, fostering spaces where individuals and communities can flourish. We believe that beauty is not a luxury but a vital economic driver and a cornerstone of quality of life. Everyone deserves surroundings that inspire, uplift, and connect them to the natural world. Together, we are shaping a Texas where scenic preservation enriches both the people and the places we cherish.

2025 Scenic City of the Year – Richmond, TexasFlower Mound: Best Small City in America | Flower Mound Leader | Local News | starlocalmedia.com

Richmond, Texas – Platinum Scenic City

2025 Scenic City of the Year – Richmond, Texas

Richmond, Texas - Platinum Scenic City

Announcing Scenic Texas’ 2025 Scenic City of the Year and People’s Choice Awards

We are thrilled to share that Richmond has been recognized as Scenic Texas’ 2025 Scenic City of the Year! This esteemed award honors the city’s steadfast commitment to preserving its natural charm while enhancing the everyday experience for its residents. Through its beautiful green spaces, pristine parks, and thoughtfully planned public areas, Richmond stands as a leader in scenic stewardship. This recognition highlights the city’s dedication to sustainability and its success in fostering outdoor spaces that inspire pride, connection, and community. Richmond continues to set the standard for how cities can protect and celebrate their distinctive landscapes.

Announcing Scenic Texas’ 2025 Scenic City of the Year and People’s Choice Awards

We are thrilled to share that Richmond has been recognized as Scenic Texas’ 2025 Scenic City of the Year! This esteemed award honors the city’s steadfast commitment to preserving its natural charm while enhancing the everyday experience for its residents. Through its beautiful green spaces, pristine parks, and thoughtfully planned public areas, Richmond stands as a leader in scenic stewardship. This recognition highlights the city’s dedication to sustainability and its success in fostering outdoor spaces that inspire pride, connection, and community. Richmond continues to set the standard for how cities can protect and celebrate their distinctive landscapes.

2025 People’s Choice – Pharr, TexasLakeside at Tessera Lago Vista Amenities: Lake Travis LifestylePharr, Texas – Platinum Scenic City

2025 People’s Choice – Pharr, Texas

Pharr, Texas - Platinum Scenic City

Alongside Richmond’s achievement, Pharr has been honored with the People’s Choice Award from Scenic Texas! This distinction celebrates the city’s commitment to highlighting its natural beauty and promoting a deep appreciation for the outdoors. From its picturesque trails and peaceful lakes to its captivating views, Pharr continues to inspire residents and visitors alike, earning recognition as a standout destination for outdoor enjoyment. This award reflects the community’s ongoing dedication to preserving its environment and honoring the natural character that defines it. Together, these recognitions exemplify the mission of Scenic Texas — to safeguard and celebrate the landscapes that enrich our lives and communities.

Alongside Richmond’s achievement, Pharr has been honored with the People’s Choice Award from Scenic Texas! This distinction celebrates the city’s commitment to highlighting its natural beauty and promoting a deep appreciation for the outdoors. From its picturesque trails and peaceful lakes to its captivating views, Pharr continues to inspire residents and visitors alike, earning recognition as a standout destination for outdoor enjoyment. This award reflects the community’s ongoing dedication to preserving its environment and honoring the natural character that defines it. Together, these recognitions exemplify the mission of Scenic Texas — to safeguard and celebrate the landscapes that enrich our lives and communities.

2025 Annual Scenic City Award Celebration

2025 Annual Scenic City Award Celebration

We want to thank and congratulate our incredible Scenic City municipal leaders, city officials, and dedicated staff for their outstanding efforts and remarkable participation in this year’s Annual Scenic City Award Celebration. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment played an essential role in their city’s success and continue to exemplify what makes Scenic Texas such a strong and inspiring organization. 

We are proud to welcome and celebrate these leaders and representatives—our newly certified cities and our long-established members of the Certified Scenic City family—each of whom continues to uphold the highest standards of scenic beauty, thoughtful planning, and civic pride across Texas. Thanks to their vision and hard work, our mission to preserve and enhance the visual character of Texas remains as impactful as ever.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE A MOMENT TO CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW TO EXPLORE EACH CITY’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE VISUAL CHARACTER OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Beaumont, TX

Gold Certification

Belton, TX

Gold Certification

Brownsville, TX

Silver Certification

Celina, TX

Platinum Certification

Cuero, TX

Gold Certification

Denison, TX

Recognized Certification

Granbury, TX

Platinum Certification

Garden Ridge, TX

Bronze Certification

Irving, TX

Platinum Certification

Kaufman, TX

Bronze Certification

Kemah, TX

Gold Certification

Kerrville, TX

Gold Certification

Marble Falls, TX

Certification

Missouri City, TX

Platinum Certification

Nassau Bay, TX

Gold Certification

Pflugerville, TX

Platinum Certification

Sugar Land, TX

Platinum Certification

Tomball, TX

Bronze Certification

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LeanderGold Certification

Pilot PointBronze Certification

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Leander Gold Certification

Pilot Point Bronze Certification

🌟 Cast Your Vote for the 2025 Scenic City People's Choice Award! 🌟

Your participation matters. We are recognizing certified Texas Scenic Cities that have demonstrated outstanding efforts in preserving and enhancing their visual environment, and we invite YOU to select the winner!

  • Please select the name of your preferred Scenic City, then click "Vote" at the bottom  to submit your vote.
  • Deadline: September 30, 2025
  • Click here to learn more about Scenic City Certification Program

Winner of the 2025 People's Choice will be announced at the

Annual Scenic City Awards Ceremony on October 30, 2025, in Fort Worth, TX.

Certified PLATINUM Texas Scenic Cities