Clyde, Texas
City in the United States in Callahan County
About Clyde
Clyde is a city in Callahan County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,811 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Abilene metropolitan statistical area. As of 2023 the population of Clyde has grown to 4,157.
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How Clyde is governed
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1 of 14 positions listed. Gray dashed boxes are placeholders waiting for a name.
Residents of Clyde
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
Executive
- Rodger Brown per Wikidata
The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
Executive
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
Administration & departments
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
Legislative
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
Legislative
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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- Website
- clydetexas.us
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Population over time
From 3,713 in 2010 to 3,811 in 2020 (+2.6%).
Show the numbers
| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 3,811 |
| 2010 | 3,713 |
History
(source to be formatted,by city govt here.this text below was plagiarized) https://www.clyde-tx.gov/clyde-edc
The first settlers came to Clyde around 1876. Mr. Shephard built a log cabin, the first residence, around this time. Many others soon followed. Among the first settlers were people such as R. J. Estes who came all the way from Fort Worth. When he first came, he didn't plan on staying. Mrs. Estes and he had stopped only to rest, but soon decided to stay. In their quick decision to stay, they simply left their belongings under a tree while they traveled to get the rest of their belongings for their new home. All their belongings were still as they had left them when they returned a few months later.
The railroad was prominent in Clyde. It started with only a boxcar, then later a station was added. Along with the railroad came more settlers, homes, and work. Soon a school was needed.
The actual origin of the name "Clyde" is not known. Many believe it was named after a crew foreman. The man worked for the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The company had a tent for the employees to get supplies. They would say, "Let's go up to Clyde's," not talking about the town, only the supply tent. Soon the railroad company would call their boxcar location "Clyde".
The first post office soon followed. The first postmaster, Jesse L. Miller, was appointed June 27, 1881.
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