West, Texas
West is a city in McLennan County, Texas. The population was 2,674 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Despite its name, West is located in the northern part of Texas, 19.3 miles north of Waco. Also, most of the city is located on the eastern side of Interstate 35. The town was named for its first postmaster, T. M. West.
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