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Town · Parker County
Annetta North
Population ~700 · Aledo ISD
Bearcats
8,127
Students
A
TEA rating
98.1%
Grad rate
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Early voting ends Friday
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I-20 westbound · shoulder work Sat
Mile 408–412 · expect 10-min delays through Aledo
County fair entries close Sat
July fair · livestock + 4-H + handicraft · weatherfordcountyfair.com
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🐴 Animal Health · Parker County
State officials confirm equine herpes (EHM) case in a Parker County donkey
The Texas Animal Health Commission has confirmed a case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy — the neurologic disease linked to equine herpesvirus — in a weanling donkey at a Parker County horse rescue on June 24, according to an Equine Disease Communication Center report. Clinical signs began June 17 with extreme lethargy and labored breathing, followed by fever, an elevated heart rate, diarrhea and discolored areas of the mouth; the donkey was eventually euthanized. TAHC said epidemiological investigations indicate the exposure does not involve large equine events such as rodeos, and that staff are working with the owner and veterinarians; exposed animal owners have been notified and placed under a hold order until further assessment. The agency noted EHM, a potentially fatal disease, saw an outbreak in November after it was found in a Texas quarter horse that had competed at a rodeo in Waco. Thirty EHM cases with neurological signs have been recorded in Texas, with twelve confirmed in Oklahoma and additional cases reported in Louisiana, South Dakota, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Washington. Officials urged equine owners to practice strong biosecurity, monitor their animals closely and consult a veterinarian immediately if signs appear.
🏆 Sports · State Championship
Robinson defeats Brock 3–1 to win first state baseball title in program history
Robinson defeated Brock 3–1 Friday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock to claim the Rockets' first-ever state baseball championship in the Class 4A Division II final. Brock strung together 10 hits but stranded 10 base runners. Robinson's Caden Coe was named game MVP after a two-RBI single in the fifth inning provided the decisive margin. Brock pitcher Weston Pickard had a no-hitter through four innings before Brock took a 1-1 tie in the fourth on an RBI double. Source: Sports Illustrated High School · kcentv.com · Published 2026-06-05
🪦 History · Parker County
Texas Historical Commission marker unveiled at Parker County's 1869 Dicey Cemetery
A Texas Historical Commission marker was unveiled at Dicey Cemetery, a Parker County pioneer burial ground established in 1869. Nearly 100 supporters attended the dedication ceremony. Parker County Historical Commission President Teri Hubbard unveiled the marker; Dicey Cemetery Association President Mark Woolsey also spoke. The marker was provided through the THC's Undertold Stories Program, which funds applications documenting significant local stories from across Texas. The cemetery application was submitted in 2023 and selected for the program that year. Sources: Weatherford Democrat · Springtown Epigraph · Azle News.
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Annetta North, today
A snapshot of Annetta North · curated from public records
Community
Annetta North is a small town of affluent residential acreage and horse properties east of Aledo. It incorporated in the mid-1980s to preserve its rural, low-density character as the Metroplex pushed west.
Source: Parker County Desk · TSHA Handbook of Texas
Schools
Annetta North students attend the A-rated Aledo ISD.
Source: TEA via Texas Tribune
Known for
- Incorporated mid-1980s
- Affluent residential acreage
- Aledo ISD
- Horse properties
The Story of Annetta North
Annetta North is one of three towns born from the historic Annetta community, which was founded around 1880 by A. B. Fraser and named for his daughter Anneta — a name he coined while building railway bridges in Honduras, combining "Annie" with the Spanish "-ita" for "little."
For nearly a century the Annetta area east of Weatherford was a single rural community of churches, farms and a railroad shipping point. As the Metroplex pushed west and residents wanted local control, the community formally divided.
Annetta North incorporated in the mid-1980s with about 281 residents, choosing self-government to preserve its rural, low-density character against the surrounding suburban growth.
Today Annetta North remains a small town of affluent residential acreage and horse properties just east of Aledo, with students attending the A-rated Aledo ISD.
Sources: Texas State Historical Association, Handbook of Texas; Town of Annetta North.
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Springtown City Council
7pm · agenda online
MON
13
Willow Park City Council
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TUE
14
Aledo City Council
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14
Hudson Oaks City Council
6:30pm · agenda online
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14
Reno City Council
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15
Azle ISD Board of Trustees
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MON
20
Parker County Commissioners Court
10am · agenda online
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20
Aledo ISD Board of Trustees
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MON
20
Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees
6pm · agenda online
MON
20
Springtown ISD Board of Trustees
6:30pm · agenda online
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20
Mineral Wells ISD Board of Trustees
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20
Brock ISD Board of Trustees
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20
Peaster ISD Board of Trustees
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20
Poolville ISD Board of Trustees
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Mineral Wells City Council
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Activities
Things to do in Annetta North
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By the Numbers
Annetta North at a glance
Population
700
Type
town
School District
Aledo ISD
ISD Enrollment
8,127
As of 2026-05-22
Grad rate
98.1%
Per-pupil spend
$10,512
School ISD comparison
All all 9 Parker County ISDs side-by-side: enrollment, accountability rating, graduation rate, per-pupil spending, AP offerings. Updated when TEA accountability publishes.
| ISD | Students | Rating | Grad rate | Per-pupil | AP courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford | 8203 | C | 94.6% | $11,874 | 22 |
| Aledo | 8127 | A | 98.1% | $10,512 | 28 |
| Azle | 7218 | C | 97.7% | $10,395 | 18 |
| Springtown | 4166 | C | 92.1% | $10,928 | 12 |
| Mineral Wells | 3300 | C | 88.7% | $9,840 | 9 |
| Brock | 2190 | A | 95.0% | $10,800 | 11 |
| Millsap | 1100 | B | 100.0% | $14,256 | |
| Peaster | 720 | B | 95.3% | $11,200 | 6 |
| Poolville | 610 | B | 94.1% | $11,400 | 5 |
Updated 2026-05-18
Property tax comparison (2026)
Combined tax rate per $100 of assessed value — county + city + ISD + special districts. Lower is better. Updated when 2027 rates publish in October.
| City | County | City rate | ISD | Total / $100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledo | 0.36 | 0.42 | 1.18 | $1.96 |
| Weatherford | 0.36 | 0.46 | 1.16 | $1.98 |
| Hudson Oaks | 0.36 | 0.41 | 1.18 | $1.95 |
| Willow Park | 0.36 | 0.45 | 1.18 | $1.99 |
| Azle | 0.36 | 0.51 | 1.21 | $2.08 |
| Springtown | 0.36 | 0.48 | 1.19 | $2.03 |
Updated 2026-05-18
About Aledo ISD
Texas football dynasty — 12 state titles (most in Texas: 1998, 2009-11, 2013-14, 2016, 2018-20, 2022-23). $250M+ bond / athletics growth.
Source: TEA via Texas Tribune Schools Explorer (enrollment 2023-24, A-F 2024-25)
Ask the Desk
Questions about Annetta North
Is there a burn ban right now?
Yes — county-wide as of May 12. Commissioners imposed the ban after the dry stretch in April. Lifted only after measurable rain and the fire marshal's sign-off. Current status always at parkercountytx.gov/firemarshal.
What school district is Annetta North in?
Mostly Aledo ISD, with part in Weatherford ISD. Annetta North is served by both Aledo and Weatherford Independent School Districts, though most of the town falls inside Aledo ISD. Because the boundary runs through the area,…
When was Annetta North incorporated and why?
August 11, 1979 — to avoid annexation by Fort Worth. Annetta North incorporated the same day as Annetta and Annetta South, when the original Annetta community split into three towns to fend off annexation by rapidly growing…
Where do Annetta North residents vote?
Any open Parker County vote center — the county runs countywide voting. As a Parker County town, Annetta North voters can cast a ballot at any open countywide location. Nearby sites in recent Desk ballot data included Hudso…
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