Kirby History Kirby has been an established community for over 66 years. The City of Kirby, located eight miles west of Randolph Air Force Base on FM 78, and three miles east of Ft. Sam Houston Joint Base, is primarily a residential community with a population of approximately 8,300 and occupies about 2 square miles. A plantation man from South Carolina, named Kirby, owned land containing large trees, which he cut and used to make railroad ties. Kirby selected the area where the City is located to stockpile his railroad ties and when crews needed more, the common remark “Kirby Ties” was used as method of identification. Railroad construction actually began about 1890 and Kirby came on the scene between 1900-1910. The City was incorporated in 1955. Just a short drive from San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston and Randolph, Kirby operates under a home rule charter and council-manager form of government consisting of a mayor and six council members. The Mayor is Kimberly McGehee Aldrich and the City Manager is Monique L. Vernon. The City Council includes Sylvia Apodaca, Mike Grant, Janeshia Grider, Mike Martin, Joe Salazar and Susan Street. City Hall is located at 112 Bauman Street, built on the same site of the former City Hall. Council meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Children attend school in the Judson Independent School District at Hopkins Elementary, Kirby Middle School, and Wagner High School. CPS Energy provides natural gas and electricity to the City and wastewater treatment is through the San Antonio Water System. Kirby has its own water supply from two wells. Solid waste and recycling are collected under a contract with Republic Services. Former Mayors Term Mayor 1955-1962 Frank Jaenke 1962-1967 Leroy Borchers 1963-1973 Milton Hoeneke 1973-1975 Jerry Lehman 1975-1980 Milton Hoeneke 1981-1985 Gary West 1985-1987 Thomas Webb 1987-1991 Warren Larck 1991-1992 Lloyd Opperman 1992-1995 Jerry Kneupper 1995-1997 Pryor Smith 1997-2001 Johnny Duffek, Jr. 2001-2007 Ray Martin 2007-2012 Johnny Duffek, Jr. 2012-2017 Timothy J. Wilson 2017-2021 Lisa B. Pierce About Development Living Government Community Pay My Bill Report A Problem Public Notices Code of Ordinances Parks & Recreation Economic Development Employment FAQS Newsletter Sign-Up Email Address First Name Last Name ©City of Kirby | Website Built By PUBLIC ALLIANCE