Killeen, Texas
Population: 100,233
Located in Bell County
Every few minutes a sleek, diesel-powered locomotive roars past the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce building, a reminder not only of Killeen's beginning but also signaling the advancements the city has made in its century of existence. A steam locomotive chugged to this spot on May 15, 1882, and the city of Killeen was born. It is a town established by the Santa Fe Railroads and named for one of its officials, Frank P. Killeen. The population of Killeen is around 100,000. This excludes Fort Hood, Copperas Cove (10 miles west of Killeen), Harker Heights (immediately adjoining Killeen to the east) and rural areas. We have a wonderful school district, including four high schools serving Killeen, Fort Hood and Harker Heights. Copperas Cove has a separate, smaller school system with one high school. Killeen has many churches of nearly every denomination and size. There are numerous civic groups such as Lions Club, Exchange Club, Kiwanis, Rotary, Junior Service League, Wednesday Review and Modern Study Club. We have a large mall with anchor stores including Dillards, Bealls, J.C. Penney and Sears. There are other shopping centers also in the area plus some under construction. We have several restaurants both locally owned and franchises with more on the way. Existing examples include Red Lobster, Applebees, IHOP, Outback Steak House, Texas Roadhouse, Chili's and the fast foods as McDonalds. Tarlton State University Central Texas and the University of Central Texas are also located between Killeen and Copperas Cove, and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is located in Belton. These schools offer a variety of classes and degrees including masters programs. Killeen proudly boasts that it is "A City Without Limits," a city whose potential has not been scratched. As has been the goal in the past, the goal in the future is to keep pursuing that full potential, even with the realization that in a unique city such as Killeen, it can never be totally reached. While remembering its heritage, Killeen, like the modern locomotive, is streaking confidently into the future... Find homes for sale in Killeen Texas
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