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Ron Helms
Back in Kerens TX Talk, and What Comes Next
A thank you to the Kerens TX Talk admins, a note on why open forums matter, and a preview of the Kerens coverage coming up: records request... (read more)
OpinionKerens, Texas
Kerens, Texas
A Navarro County city that got our attention after a team member was assaulted by a local resident and yelled at by the Chief of Police while attempting to have conversations after a council meeting. That kind of reception tends to make us curious.
Key Issues
- Transparency
- Governance
- Civil Rights
- Police Conduct
Council Information
Details
- Government
- General Law Type A
- Population
- 1,750
- Website
- ci.kerens.tx.us
- TML Directory
- View Profile
Regular Meeting Schedule
First Tuesday after the 5th at 7:00 PM
City Hall
101 S. Colket Avenue, Kerens, TX 75144
Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Saunders | Mayor |
| Bryant Jennings | Mayor Pro Tem |
| Brandon Blue | Council Member |
| Greg Allen | Council Member |
| Ann Fessenden | Council Member |
| Darren Lane | Council Member |
Council data is cross-referenced from the Texas Municipal League directory and city records. If you notice an error, please contact us.
Upcoming Events
View full calendar →Kerens City Council Meeting7 PM
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Kerens City Council Meeting7 PM
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Articles
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Ron Helms
Kerens Council Candidate Jennifer Lynn Combs Releases Statement After Leaving Candidate Forum
Combs posted a public statement on Facebook after leaving a Kerens candidate forum, describing inappropriate comments directed at her and calling for... (read more)
Kerens, TexasPolitics
8 min read
Ron Helms
Kerens ISD School Board: A Model of Transparency in Small-Town Texas
We attended our first Kerens ISD Board of Trustees meeting and found a school board that other TOMA-regulated bodies in Kerens could learn from. (read more)
Kerens, TexasSchool Board