Its incorporation Nov. 16, 1955 is when Keller legally became a municipality and elected its first council members, said Rachel Reynolds, the city's communication and public engagement manager.
The backstory
Keller was founded as a railroad stop in the 1880s, according to a city social media post. It was named after railroad foreman John C. Keller, who assisted in selecting the community for a rail station.
Reynolds said Keller was known as the Athol community before its name switched. It grew after the Texas and Pacific Railroad arrived in the area.
The current situation
Keller City Council adopted the official population of 47,476 as of January 2024 at a regular council meeting Oct. 7, according to city documents.
The city has been preparing to population of 50,000 in the next decade, which could cost the city an extra $1 million per year. Certain state and federal regulations are triggered that would put some roads in town under the city’s purview. Some library accreditation requirements would also have to be met, according to previous reporting.
Reynolds said the city is still years out from the milestone if recent growth trends continue.
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