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THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS

14, 2002, May 7, 2005, November 6, 2007, and November 5, 2019.

In June 1980, a new Municipal Complex was opened. The complex was dedicated to
the memory of Merle Caudle, Fire Chief, who was killed in the line of duty. On
September 10, 1988, the citizens of Watauga passed a bond election for the
construction of a Library. In 2003, the City opened a Community and Recreation Center
on Indian Springs. This Community Center was expanded in 2017 to provide for a
Senior Activity Center. During the winter of 2005-2006, the City opened its new City
Hall and, in October of 2006, the City opened its first Animal Service Center. The
Library received a 5,000 square foot expansion during the summer of 2007. In February
2009, the City opened the renovated police facility, which provided new jail, office,
training, and dispatch facilities. The City completed
construction of its new Fire/EMS station, which was
dedicated in June 2011.

On September 11, 2011, on the tenth anniversary of
9/11, the City dedicated a memorial at the new Fire/EMS
station, commemorating the sacrifice and service of our
Nation’s military, police, fire, and first responders, which
incorporated a piece of steel from the fallen Twin Towers
in New York City.

The Veteran’s Memorial located in the Capp Smith Park
Area of the City
was dedicated in
November, 2014 and serves as a proud tribute
to Veterans of all five military branches of the
United States of America.

Education

The Birdville and Keller Independent School
Districts (BISD and KISD) provide elementary
and secondary educational services within the
City. There are four campuses located within the
City, with over 2,700 students enrolled and over 200 classroom teachers. Six
elementary, six middle, and three high schools serve Watauga. One private college
preparatory school is located in Watauga.

Adult and higher education is available locally through the Tarrant County College
System's Northeast Campus. Additionally, located within a 35-mile radius of the City
are: Texas Christian University and Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth; Southern
Methodist University, the University of Texas at Dallas, the Dallas County Community
College System, and the University of Dallas in Dallas; the University of Texas at
Arlington, and the University of North Texas, and Texas Woman's University in Denton.

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