Waelder, Texas

About Waelder

Waelder, TX is a tiny community located in central Texas with an estimated population of 955.

Officially, Waelder is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 746 residents per square mile.

📰 Waelder News Today

• LCRA awards $22,595 grant for new playground equipment in Waelder - LCRA - Energy, Water, Community - LCRA LCRA - Lower Colorado River Authority · Nov 6
• Holly Lynn Roessler Obituary (2026) - Waelder, TX - Seydler-Hill Funeral Home - Gonzales Legacy obituary · Jul 31
• Arthur R "Rudy" Martinez Obituary (2026) - Smithville, TX - Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, All Faiths of the Pines Chapel Legacy obituary · May 2
• Waelder, Texas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
• New Waelder police chief details department’s shortcomings, addresses fixes The Gonzales Inquirer · May 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Waelder Unique

• The only place in America named Waelder — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Waelder

• Crossvine Market — barbecue

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waelder

• Macario Garcia Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Waelder

• WAELDER SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Waelder

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