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About UsHarker Heights: A Thriving Community on the Rise The City of Harker Heights is a vibrant, fast-growing community located in the fifth fastest-growing Metropolitan Statistical Area in Texas (source: POLICOM Corp Study). In recent years, the city has experienced remarkable residential and commercial expansion, attracting both national brands and beloved local businesses. New additions to the business landscape include Sam’s Club, Rooms to Go, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, the Medical Pavilion, Chuy’s, Crumbl Cookie, Arepita’s, Target, Kendra Scott, All Star Children’s Dental, Mattress Firm, Smoothie King, The Vitamin Shoppe, Central Texas Orthodontics, Ross Dress for Less, Today’s Car Wash, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Planet Fitness, H-E-B, Lily’s Cakes, ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Harker Heights, Bite the Bagel, Batteries Plus, Five Below, Freddie’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and Bobby Lupo’s Pizza—just to name a few. With strong local demographics, robust spending power, and a growing list of amenities, it’s clear: Harker Heights is the place to be! |
Our History |
The area now known as Harker Heights was once owned by Pinckney R. Cox and Harley Kern. In fact, the city was named after Harley Kern. In 1957, Cox and Kern subdivided their land and began selling the lots. The area was incorporated on September 24, 1960, and Cox became the first mayor. Harker Heights annexed the Comanche Hills Utility District in December 1988. The city is part of the Killeen Temple Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Did You Know? Native Americans once utilized the land area now known as Harker Heights. In fact, some features, such as roads, are named after the use of Native Americans. Comanche Gap Road is one such example you can find on your City map. The "gap" where the road is now located was once utilized by Comanche Indians as a natural pass between the Lampasas and Leon watersheds. |