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Town · Parker County
Annetta South
Population ~700 · Aledo ISD
Bearcats
8,127
Students
A
TEA rating
98.1%
Grad rate
☕ Annetta South brief Wed, Jul 15
Early voting ends Friday
12 days to general election · 3 props on ballot · all 8 cities
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
Local News
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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 South, today
A snapshot of Annetta South · curated from public records
Community
Annetta South is one of the smallest municipalities in Parker County — a quiet enclave of large residential lots and horse properties that incorporated in the 1980s with roughly 115 residents.
Source: Parker County Desk · TSHA Handbook of Texas
Schools
Annetta South students attend the A-rated Aledo ISD.
Source: TEA via Texas Tribune
Known for
- Incorporated 1980s
- Affluent residential acreage
- Aledo ISD
- Horse properties
The Story of Annetta South
Annetta South shares its origins with its sister towns in the historic Annetta community, established around 1880 by A. B. Fraser — a former Confederate bridge-builder who named the settlement "Anneta" after his daughter, born during his years working in Honduras.
When the long-unincorporated Annetta area chose to formalize in 1979, it split into three towns rather than one. Annetta South incorporated during the 1980s, reporting roughly 115 residents at the time — making it one of the smallest municipalities in Parker County.
Like its neighbors, Annetta South deliberately stayed rural: a quiet enclave of large residential lots and horse properties that resisted being swallowed by suburban sprawl creeping west from Fort Worth.
Its families are served by the A-rated Aledo ISD, and the town keeps the close-knit, acreage character that has defined the Annetta name for nearly 150 years.
Sources: Texas State Historical Association, Handbook of Texas; City of Annetta South.
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THU
9
Springtown City Council
7pm · agenda online
MON
13
Willow Park City Council
6pm · agenda online
TUE
14
Aledo City Council
7pm · agenda online
TUE
14
Hudson Oaks City Council
6:30pm · agenda online
TUE
14
Reno City Council
7pm · agenda online
WED
15
Azle ISD Board of Trustees
7pm · agenda online
MON
20
Parker County Commissioners Court
10am · agenda online
MON
20
Aledo ISD Board of Trustees
6pm · agenda online
MON
20
Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees
6pm · agenda online
MON
20
Springtown ISD Board of Trustees
6:30pm · agenda online
MON
20
Mineral Wells ISD Board of Trustees
6pm · agenda online
MON
20
Brock ISD Board of Trustees
7pm · agenda online
MON
20
Peaster ISD Board of Trustees
7pm · agenda online
MON
20
Poolville ISD Board of Trustees
7pm · agenda online
TUE
21
Mineral Wells City Council
6:30pm · agenda online
Activities
Things to do in Annetta South
Kids, library, sports, fitness, classes, camps, open play — sourced from libraries, parks, and partner orgs across Annetta South.
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Civic & Government
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By the Numbers
Annetta South 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 South
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 serves Annetta South?
Aledo ISD. Annetta South is one of the communities served by Aledo Independent School District, which spans about 130 square miles of Parker and Tarrant counties and is among the top-rated districts in Texas. The town runs …
Is Annetta South its own city, and how big is it?
Yes — an incorporated city in east Parker County, population in the high hundreds. Annetta South incorporated August 11, 1979 alongside Annetta and Annetta North, when the original community split into three towns to avoid …
Where do Annetta South residents vote?
Any open Parker County vote center — countywide voting applies. Annetta South is in Parker County, which uses countywide vote centers, so any registered voter here can use any open location. Recent Desk ballot data showed A…
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