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Newcomers 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Harker Heights is young but growing east of Killeen
From staff reports
Harker Heights, the third-largest city in Bell County
,
s east of Killeen.
According to the Census Bureau, the estimated pop-
lation of Harker Heights was just under 23,000 for the
ear 2006.
City Hall is located at 305 Miller's Crossing, just off
A stone sign
arm-to-Market 2410. The street was named in honor
greets motorists
at the western
f Brian T. Miller, who donated the land.
Harker Heights
City Hall shares land with a recreation center near
city limits along
arl Levin Park, also located on Miller's Crossing.
U.S. Highway 190.
Harker Heights became incorporated as a city in 1963.
Harker Heights
It is nestled on about 14 square miles north and south
is directly east
of U.S. Highway 190.
of Killeen.
In the heart of Central Texas, Harker Heights offers easy
access to surrounding towns and the scenic Hill Country
.
The city is growing commercially Currently under
.
development is a 650,000-square-foot retail center, called
Market Heights, on the northwest corner of FM 2410
and U.S. Highway 190.
The City Council consists of Mayor Pro Tem Bobby
Hoxworth, Mike Aycock, Pat Christ, John Reider and
Herald file photo
Rob Robinson. Ed Mullen is the mayor of Harker
Heights.
The city staff is led by City Manager Steve Carpenter
Carl Levin Park is named after the only Harker
The City Council meets every second and fourth
and Assistant City Manager Patty Brunson.
Heights police officer to die in the line of duty The park
.
Tuesdays of the month in the Kitty Young Council
New water service, utility payments, building
opened in April 2000. The park features a two-acre fish
Chambers at City Hall. The chambers are named in
permits and municipal court activities take place
honor of the former councilwoman.
at City Hall.
Please see Heights, Page 27
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