Riesel, Texas
City · Population 1,063 · #786 in Texas
About Riesel
Set in the central part of Texas, Riesel is a small town, home to 1,063 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Riesel is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.16 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 256 residents per square mile.
📰 Riesel News Today
- Train derailment causes road closure in Falls County KCENTV.com · Sep 22
- Second Waco-area data center proposal troubles residents The Waco Bridge · May 27
- Riesel High School (TX) Football MaxPreps · Sep 26
- Weather Forecast and Conditions for Riesel, Texas - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 23
- 2-A-DAYS 2026: Riesel KWTX · Aug 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
📰 Local News
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Texas news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Riesel Unique
- The only place in America named Riesel — 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 11 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Little Indian Lagoon · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Riesel
- Burney Mullins Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Riesel
- FOSTER EL
- RIESEL SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,063
Rank in state#786 of 1,224
Land area4.16 sq mi
Density256/sq mi
Coordinates31.4739, -96.9451
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now92°F
ConditionsMostly Sunny
Wind5 to 10 mph
Source: National Weather Service