City of Merkel,Texas - Municipal site. Includes information on city services, tourism, and business. Merkel Local News: Topix - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web. Wikipedia: Merkel, Texas - Article with geography, demographic information, and links to maps and aerial photographs. Handbook of Texas Online: Merkel, Tx - Community history and information. Bill’s BBQ Bash - Fundraiser for the Merkel Volunteer Fire Department held in October of each year. Includes forms, dates, and contacts. Merkel Public Library - Includes hours, location, calendar, and news. The Merkel Area Museum - Includes location, hours, and news. The Merkel Mail - Weekly newspaper. Has news, photographs, map, and contact information.