Is the Waco/Temple/Killeen area the next DFW? (Houston: construction, closing)

[Kofi713]

So that would mean about 300,000 extra people. Around what I was thinking. How far apart are Killeen and Georgetown?

[txstate]

True but with the only river being the Lampasas Killeen not drawing any industry, once the Old time waco politics die off more companies will come to Waco because of the Brazos and Bosque Rivers and closeness to Dallas and Austin.

Originally Posted by Spade

I'd say in 20 years, the area could have close to 800,000. However, Nobody is noticing that Killeen is growing to the South and the Austin area is growing to the north ever so closely. They've been expanding SH 195 for the past 5-7 years and Killeen and Georgetown are not far apart at all. Killeen is growing ever so closely to Williamson County. Killeen just needs to start attracting more industry and they are doing that as much as possible.

[NOTAM]

dont know exactly-just map it. but my coworkers who live in Georgetown, it takes them around 35-45 minutes to drive to Killeen/Ft Hood to work

Originally Posted by Kofi713

So that would mean about 300,000 extra people. Around what I was thinking. How far apart are Killeen and Georgetown?

[Spade]

Originally Posted by txstate

True but with the only river being the Lampasas Killeen not drawing any industry, once the Old time waco politics die off more companies will come to Waco because of the Brazos and Bosque Rivers and closeness to Dallas and Austin.

Killeen is actually drawing industry. It was the city counsel in teh past few years that denied them. A couple that went to Temple in the past few years actually wanted to base their operations in Killeen but were denied. Now that they are gone, they are trying to attract other industries.

[Kofi713]

Why would the city council deny more business to the city?

[Spade]

Originally Posted by Kofi713

Why would the city council deny more business to the city?

Because they are a bunch of idiots ran by an idiot who actually runs the town who doesn't want it to get bigger than it actually is right now.

[TXTwizter]

Originally Posted by Spade

Because they are a bunch of idiots ran by an idiot who actually runs the town who doesn't want it to get bigger than it actually is right now.

Are you referring to Killeen or Waco? Sounds like the old leadership in Waco, with Baylor breathing down their backs.

[Spade]

Originally Posted by JVTX72

Are you referring to Killeen or Waco? Sounds like the old leadership in Waco, with Baylor breathing down their backs.

Nope. Killeen. But I've heard similar stories from Waco residents as well.

[TXTwizter]

Well luckily we have a Pro-Growth council now and Baylor seems to be "minding" their own business somewhat (they could still improve that), so good things may be coming here. I moved away in 1990 and moved back here in January, and let me tell you, this city has come a long way towards improving itself. Now if we can just improve the Waco schools to where the students can add 1 + 1 = 2.

[NOTAM]

FIRST IN THE USA!!!!!! used mostly in European airports...and built by company in FT WORTH! just unveiled at Killeen Ft Hood Regional Airport/Robert Gray Army Airfield....just a sign of times to come! woohoo! and as if we dont already have such a nice clean quiet user friendly airport surrounded by cattle ranges, rolling hills/plateaus....

The official website for the City of Killeen, Texas - Home of Fort Hood