About Us
The City of Hewitt is a beautiful place to live, offering excellent schools, friendly neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy the amenities of a larger city while maintaining the comfort and charm of a small-town atmosphere. Hewitt features affordable, safe neighborhoods with a positive community spirit and a slower-paced suburban lifestyle.
Hewitt’s close proximity to Waco provides convenient access to dining, entertainment, education, recreation, employment, and other big-city amenities—without sacrificing the benefits of suburban living. With a reasonable cost of living, solid infrastructure, and award-winning public services, it’s no surprise that more people are choosing to call Hewitt home.
The city is one of the most sought-after locations for both commercial and residential development. Housing options include single-family and multi-family residences, with new neighborhoods designed to appeal to a wide range of income levels. Communities range from tree-lined streets and rolling hills to master-planned luxury lifestyle neighborhoods, with new homes starting in the $300,000s.
Additionally, Hewitt is ideally located near eight colleges and four universities within a 75-mile radius, making it an attractive choice for families, professionals, and students alike.
The City of Hewitt operates under a council–manager form of government, the most common form of municipal governance in Texas. This structure provides for the election of City Council members, either at-large or by district. The Mayor serves as a member of the Council and presides over Council meetings.
Hewitt’s City Council is composed of seven (7) members, including the Mayor, and serves as the City’s legislative body. The Council is responsible for establishing municipal policies, adopting ordinances, approving the annual budget, and setting the City’s tax rate. While the Council sets policy and direction, it appoints the City Manager to oversee the City’s day-to-day administrative operations and implement Council priorities.