Riesel, Texas
City in the United States in McLennan County
About Riesel
Riesel is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,062 at the 2020 census, a slight increase from the 1,007 people who lived in Riesel at the 2010 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan statistical area.
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How Riesel is governed
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Residents of Riesel
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Population over time
From 1,007 in 2010 to 1,062 in 2020 (+5.5%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 1,062 |
| 2010 | 1,007 |
History
Riesel, Texas, named after W.H. Riesel, one of the original settlers who built a Cotton gin there, has been growing steadily since being settled around 1880–1890. With the exception of a small decrease from 1930 to 1950, Riesel's population has continued to grow to a point where the town currently has over 1,000 residents.
A new power plant has increased city funds and the population. In early May, 2010, voters approved a $25,000,000 bond for the Riesel Independent School District that would build a new high school, administration building, and softball and baseball fields, among other things.
Before Riesel, the town was formerly known as Roddy and then Prospect.
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