Visit us and see why Keene is
The Jewel of Johnson County.
Keene has a friendly atmosphere and a small-town feel. Keene has the values and safety of small-town living combined with the proximity and advantages of the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex, just minutes, yet worlds away. With a quality of life considered to be one of the best around, Keene offers a beautiful City Park, excellent school systems, quality housing and a growing business community.
All of these elements make Keene a wonderful place to live and raise a family and a popular place to do business.
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As published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and
featured on NBC 5 DFW News, read below a brief history and
myths about Keene.
(click on NBC 5 DFW above for link to the presentation)
If you have a myth to add, or you're not quite sure if it's a myth, e-mail us at keenecityhall@keenetx.com. We'll settle it for you.
Keene was founded by Seventh-day Adventists individuals that had a vision to create a community with values. This vision included creating a college that provided quality Christian education. That vision was established and it continues today.
While Seventh-day Adventists have beliefs established for their denomination, the City of Keene has no ordinances that enforce an individuals religious beliefs. Below is a list of myths and facts that will clarify any misconceptions.
Myths and Facts about Keene | |
Myth |
Fact |
Can’t mow on Saturday. |
There are no ordinances in the City of Keene that prohibit mowing on any day of the week. |
If you smoke cigarettes, you will get a ticket. |
It is only against the state law if you are under the age of 18 to smoke cigarettes. Like any other city, cigarettes are even sold in Keene. |
Everything closes at 8:00 PM. |
Businesses in Keene have their posted hours of operation. City does not dictate them. |
No business opens on Saturday. |
No ordinances prohibit businesses from operating on any day of the week. Currently there are businesses that are open on Saturday in Keene. |
You can’t eat meat, especially pork. |
Not true. No ordinances exist that prohibit what an individual eats. |
You are not allowed to drink alcohol. |
Other than state laws of responsible drinking, no ordinances prohibit your right to drink alcohol. |
Keene Police do not carry guns. |
Like any other law enforcement agency, Keene Police do carry guns for your protection. |
Only Seventh-day Adventists live in Keene. |
Keene welcomes diversity. Seventh-day Adventists, Baptist, and other religious faiths are represented in Keene by fine citizens. |
You can't barbeque outdoors Friday after sundown, or on Saturdays before sundown. |
No ordinances exist prohibiting any social activity from occurring outdoors on Fridays, Saturdays or any other day. |
