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Kleberg (/ˈkleɪbɜːrɡ/ KLE-burg) is an area in southeastern Dallas, Texas, United States that was formerly an unincorporated community in Dallas County.

History

In 1956 Kleberg incorporated as a city. By 1970 Kleberg 4,510 people and three businesses made their homes in Kleberg. By 1978 Kleberg was the largest town in Texas with no property tax. On April 3, 1978 the city was annexed by the City of Dallas.

Education

Kleberg is in Dallas Independent School District. The area is within the Board of Trustees District 4; as of 2008 Nancy Bingham represents the district. Zoned schools include Kleberg Elementary School, Seagoville Middle School, and Seagoville High School.

Kleberg was absorbed into the Seagoville Independent School District in the late 1940s-early 1950s period, and it in turn became a part of DISD in August 1964.

Dallas Public Library operates the Kleberg-Rylie Branch Library at 1301 Edd Road.

Parks and recreation

The Kleberg-Rylie Community Center, operated by Dallas Parks, serves the community.

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