Kleberg, Dallas facts for kids

Kleberg is an area in southeastern Dallas, Texas, United States. It used to be a separate community, but now it's part of the big city of Dallas.

A Look Back: Kleberg's History

Kleberg officially became its own city in 1956. By 1970, about 4,510 people lived there, and it had three businesses. Interestingly, by 1978, Kleberg was the biggest town in Texas that didn't charge property tax. But on April 3, 1978, the city of Dallas officially made Kleberg a part of itself. This process is called "annexation."

Learning in Kleberg: Schools and Library

Kids in Kleberg go to schools in the Dallas Independent School District. A person called Nancy Bingham represented this area on the school board in 2008. The schools for kids in Kleberg are Kleberg Elementary School, Seagoville Middle School, and Seagoville High School.

Kleberg's schools first joined the Seagoville Independent School District in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Then, in August 1964, they became part of the Dallas Independent School District.

The Dallas Public Library also has a branch in Kleberg. It's called the Kleberg-Rylie Branch Library and is located at 1301 Edd Road.

Fun and Games: Parks and Recreation

The Kleberg-Rylie Community Center is a place for fun and activities. The Dallas Parks department runs this center for everyone in the community.