Where is Merkel, Texas? It is in Taylor County, 15 minutes west of Abilene on Interstate 20! We’re centrally located just 3 hours from Dallas and 4 hours from Austin and San Antonio!

Developing News in Merkel Texas!!

Recently, we’ve added more to our business lineup here in the Windmill City.     Take a look!

• Rhinestone Gypsies (upscale dress shop)
• Dona Rita’s (Mexican food)
• Ely’s BBQ
• T and M Automotive Services
• Dosser Automotive Services
• Windmill RV Park
• Walmart Neighborhood Store
• Allied Wireline
• Metal Mart
   

To add to the excitement, we’re building a new school and there are two coffee shops on the drawing board. 

Take a look at our little hometown to locate your family or your business.  You’ll be glad you did.  There are prime locations here for your business, large or small.  Raw land, existing buildings and build to suit opportunities abound.

Give us a call or email

Roger Moore

Office: (325) 928-5722
Email: rmandm@gmail.com

**STATISTICS AND MORE**

Government
Taxes
City  .69
County  .46
School   1.06

City
City Manager – City Council

County
County Judge – Commissioner Court

Churches
Several Protestant/Catholic

Parks   2 Public
Golf Courses  1 Private
Tennis Courts  1 Public
Hunting:  Private

Utilities
Electric Power:  Deregulated
Gas:  Atmos Energy
Water:  City of Merkel
Sewage: City of Merkel
Telephone: Windstream

Hospitals/Clinics
15 minutes to Abilene Hospitals
2 local clinics

Ambulance Service
Available

Postal Service
Rating:  First Class
Deliveries:  Daily
 

Terminals
16 miles to air and rail

Local Media
Merkel Mail  Weekly
Cable Service

Cultural
Art Groups, History organizations
City Library
Lions Club
Area History Museum

Education
1 Elementary
1 Middle
1 High

4 Colleges in Abilene