Merkel
A town in Taylor County, Texas — population 2,629 as of 2020.
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City of Abilene
16 hours agoStructure Fire: 4700 Block of Oldham Lane
On Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 1:26 PM the Abilene Fire Department was dispatched for a report of a Structure Fire at a School.
Public Safety
City of Abilene
23 hours agoRoom Schedulers Available on Study Rooms at Main Library
New schedulers help to show the availability of study rooms for visitors at the library.
Education
City of Abilene
October 2Strong for the Holiday & Beyond!
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Events
City of Abilene
October 1APD Launches Public Flock Camera Information Portal
The Abilene Police Department announces the launch of a new public information portal dedicated to the Department’s Flock Safety camera program.
Public Safety
City of Abilene
October 1Library's Cookbook Club Returns with "Harvest Table" Theme
We're thrilled to partner with staff at the Sears Recreation Center to bring back the Cookbook Club for local foodies. First session kicks off October 13, register online to participate.
Events
City of Abilene
September 30Library Introduces New "Story Sticks" Program for School-Aged Kids
Rhythm and movement activities are headed to the Main Library in October for new afternoon series for kids, ages 6-12.
EducationIn and around Merkel
See & do
- Heritage Hall
- Merkel Area Historical Museum
- Merkel Isd Football Field
- Merkel Public Library
- Pleasantville Apartments
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Merkel by the numbers
- Area
- 2.8 sq mi (7.25 km²)
- Median age
- 35.4
- Households
- 918
- Persons per household
- 2.9
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- 100 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536