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Q · weatherford · answered 2026-05-31

When does Parker County Commissioners Court meet, and how do I see the agenda?

Commissioners Court meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the historic courthouse, and agendas post online before each meeting. For county-level matters — roads, plats, tax items, the data…

Q · weatherford · answered 2026-05-31

Did Weatherford ISD's state accountability rating change?

Weatherford ISD now carries a C rating — down from a B — with about 8,203 students. Weatherford ISD, the county's largest district and home of the Kangaroos, moved from a B to a C sta…

Q · walsh · answered 2026-05-31

Is Walsh its own city with a city council?

No — Walsh is a master-planned community, not an incorporated city, so it has no mayor or city council. Walsh sits in unincorporated Parker County east of Aledo. Day-to-day governance…

Q · willow-park · answered 2026-05-31

When and where does Willow Park City Council meet?

The next regular meeting is Monday, June 8 at 6 p.m., and public comment is typically open. Willow Park City Council meets at City Hall; agenda packets post ahead of each meeting. Con…

Q · willow-park · answered 2026-05-31

What school district is Willow Park in?

Aledo ISD — the county's A-rated district. Willow Park, the I-20 commuter suburb east of Weatherford, is served by Aledo ISD (about 8,127 students, an A accountability rating, and a 9…

Q · willow-park · answered 2026-05-31

How big is Willow Park, and how fast is it growing?

About 4,983 residents and growing fast as an I-20 commuter community. Willow Park's population is roughly 4,983 (2020 Census base), one of Parker County's faster-growing residential s…

Q · azle · answered 2026-05-31

Is Azle in Parker County or Tarrant County?

Both — Azle straddles the county line, with most of the city in Tarrant County and a portion in Parker County. Azle sits on Eagle Mountain Lake at the Parker–Tarrant border; the major…

Q · azle · answered 2026-05-31

What school district serves Azle, and how is it rated?

Azle ISD — the Hornets — carries a C accountability rating with about 7,218 students. Azle ISD is rated C by the state, with roughly 7,218 students, a 97.7% graduation rate, and per-p…

Q · azle · answered 2026-05-31

When and where does Azle City Council meet?

The next regular meeting is Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. Azle City Council meets at City Hall; agendas post ahead of each meeting. Confirm the date, time, and agenda with the City of Azl…

Q · brock · answered 2026-05-31

How did Brock's softball team do in the state tournament?

The Lady Eagles reached the Class 4A Division II state championship game and finished as state runner-up. Brock's softball team made the UIL 4A D-II state final and fell to Liberty — …

Q · brock · answered 2026-05-31

Why doesn't Brock have its own city population figure?

Brock is an unincorporated community, so there's no Census “place” population — the usual size reference is Brock ISD enrollment, about 2,190 students. Brock is a tight-knit unincorpo…

Q · brock · answered 2026-05-31

How is Brock ISD rated academically?

Brock ISD — the Eagles — is one of only two A-rated districts in Parker County. Brock ISD carries an A state accountability rating, with about 2,190 students, a 95.0% graduation rate,…

Q · millsap · answered 2026-05-31

How is Millsap ISD rated, and how strong are its results?

Millsap ISD — the Bulldogs — carries a B accountability rating with standout graduation and financial marks. Millsap ISD is rated B by the state across three campuses (about 1,100 stu…

Q · millsap · answered 2026-05-31

Where is Millsap, and what is the town known for?

Millsap is a small town of about 440 residents on US-180 and the T&P Railroad, west of Weatherford, known for Brazos River access and sand-and-aggregate quarrying. Home of the Millsap…

Q · annetta · answered 2026-05-29

What school district serves Annetta, TX?

Aledo ISD — the A-rated Parker County district. The Town of Annetta sits just west of Aledo, and most of it falls inside Aledo Independent School District, which covers about 130 squa…

Q · annetta · answered 2026-05-29

Why is Annetta its own town instead of part of Aledo or Fort Worth?

It incorporated August 11, 1979 specifically to avoid annexation. The original Annetta community split into three separate towns — Annetta, Annetta North, and Annetta South — all inco…

Q · annetta · answered 2026-05-29

Where do Annetta residents vote in Parker County?

Any open Parker County polling location — Annetta is in Parker County's countywide-voting system. Parker County uses countywide vote centers, so any registered Annetta voter can use a…

Q · annetta-north · answered 2026-05-29

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. Bec…

Q · annetta-north · answered 2026-05-29

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 t…

Q · annetta-north · answered 2026-05-29

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 i…

Q · annetta-south · answered 2026-05-29

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-…

Q · annetta-south · answered 2026-05-29

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 co…

Q · annetta-south · answered 2026-05-29

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 lo…

Q · cool · answered 2026-05-29

Is Cool, TX an actual incorporated town?

Yes — a small incorporated town on US-180, about 11 miles west of Weatherford. Per the TSHA Handbook and Texas Almanac, Cool incorporated after 1960 and first appeared on county maps …

Q · cool · answered 2026-05-29

What school district serves Cool, TX?

A Parker County district along the US-180 corridor — confirm your exact zone on the county map. Cool sits in western Parker County on US-180, an area served by Parker County districts…

Q · cool · answered 2026-05-29

Where do residents of Cool vote?

Any open Parker County vote center — the county runs countywide voting. Cool is in Parker County, so registered voters here can use any open countywide location. Because Cool is on th…

Q · cresson · answered 2026-05-29

Cresson is in three counties — which one am I actually in?

Cresson straddles Parker, Hood, and Johnson counties at the US-377/SH-171 crossroads. The city sits where all three counties meet, about 25 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Which county…

Q · cresson · answered 2026-05-29

What school district serves Cresson?

Mostly Granbury ISD, with a small Parker-County portion in Aledo ISD (and parts of Johnson County split with Godley ISD). Because Cresson spans three counties, multiple districts serv…

Q · cresson · answered 2026-05-29

Where do Cresson residents vote when the city is in three counties?

Vote in whichever county your home address sits in — Parker, Hood, or Johnson. Your polling place is set by your county of residence, not the city limits, so a Cresson resident on the…

Q · peaster · answered 2026-05-29

What school district serves Peaster?

Peaster ISD — the community runs its own district. Peaster Independent School District is based right in the unincorporated community of Peaster in northwestern Parker County, with fo…

Q · peaster · answered 2026-05-29

Is Peaster an incorporated city with its own government?

No — Peaster is an unincorporated community, so the county governs it. Peaster has no city government of its own; it's an unincorporated community on FM 920 in northwestern Parker Cou…

Q · peaster · answered 2026-05-29

Where do Peaster residents vote?

Any open Parker County vote center — countywide voting applies. Peaster is in Parker County, which uses countywide vote centers, so any registered voter here can use any open location…

Q · poolville · answered 2026-05-29

What school district serves Poolville?

Poolville ISD — a rural district spanning northern Parker and southern Wise counties. Poolville Independent School District has three campuses and serves the Poolville area along FM 9…

Q · poolville · answered 2026-05-29

Does Poolville have its own city government?

No — Poolville is an unincorporated community governed by the county. Poolville has no municipal government; it's an unincorporated community in northern Parker County along FM 920, a…

Q · poolville · answered 2026-05-29

Where do Poolville residents vote?

Any open Parker County vote center — the county runs countywide voting. Poolville is in Parker County, so registered voters here can cast a ballot at any open countywide location. Bec…

Q · reno · answered 2026-05-29

What school district serves Reno, TX (near Azle)?

Reno is served by both Springtown and Azle ISDs. The City of Reno sits in northeast Parker County near Azle, and its students attend either Springtown ISD or Azle ISD depending on add…

Q · reno · answered 2026-05-29

What kind of city government does Reno, TX have?

A Type A general-law city run by a mayor and five-member council. Reno's governing body is a City Council of a mayor plus five council members, and the council generally meets the 3rd…

Q · reno · answered 2026-05-29

Where do Reno residents vote, since the city is in two counties?

Vote through the county your address is in — Parker for most of Reno, Tarrant for the small Tarrant-side portion. Reno straddles Parker and Tarrant counties (mostly Parker), and your …

Q · sanctuary · answered 2026-05-29

What school district serves Sanctuary, TX?

Azle ISD. The tiny Town of Sanctuary in northeast Parker County is served by Azle Independent School District. Confirm your specific attendance zone with Azle ISD before enrolling.

Q · sanctuary · answered 2026-05-29

Is Sanctuary, TX a real incorporated town?

Yes — a very small incorporated town near Azle, population around 337 at the 2020 census. Sanctuary is an incorporated town in Parker County, near Azle, that was incorporated in the e…

Q · sanctuary · answered 2026-05-29

Where do Sanctuary residents vote?

Any open Parker County vote center — countywide voting applies. Sanctuary is in Parker County, so registered voters here can use any open countywide location. Since Sanctuary is in th…

Q · mineral-wells · answered 2026-05-29

Is Mineral Wells in Parker County or Palo Pinto County?

Both — but mostly Palo Pinto County, with a portion extending into Parker County. The City of Mineral Wells straddles the Palo Pinto/Parker county line, and the larger share sits in P…

Q · mineral-wells · answered 2026-05-29

What school district serves Mineral Wells?

Mineral Wells ISD — based in Palo Pinto County, with a small portion extending into Parker County. Mineral Wells Independent School District is primarily in Palo Pinto County but cros…

Q · weatherford · answered 2026-05-26

What does Weatherford Prop C (4-year staggered council terms) actually change?

Council terms grow from 2 to 4 years; half the seats every cycle. No direct tax impact. Per the Desk's read of the city's ballot language, Prop C moves Weatherford City Council from 2…

Q · weatherford · answered 2026-05-26

When and where is the Weatherford Peach Festival, and what's the 70-year mark about?

Saturday on the courthouse square, 9am–4pm. 70-year anniversary — 60+ vendors. Weatherford's Peach Festival is Saturday on the courthouse square from 9am to 4pm, with more than 60 ven…

Q · weatherford · answered 2026-05-26

Did Commissioners Court approve the FM 1187 drainage Phase II vote?

Vote was on this week's agenda; outcome — confirm at parkercountytx.gov agenda center. The FM 1187 drainage Phase II vote was on the Commissioners Court agenda this week — that's the …

Q · walsh · answered 2026-05-26

How many people actually live in Walsh right now?

Current count isn't published; developer plan targets ~50,000 at full buildout. Walsh is a master-planned community (not an incorporated city), so there is no Census place population.…

Q · walsh · answered 2026-05-26

What school district does Walsh feed into?

Aledo ISD — A-rated, ~8,127 students. Walsh-Ranch students attend Aledo ISD, the A-rated district (~8,127 students, 98.1% graduation rate per TEA via Texas Tribune). Aledo ISD is the …

Q · walsh · answered 2026-05-26

Does the I-20 westbound shoulder work affect the Walsh commute?

Yes, marginally — mile 408–412 through Aledo; expect ~10-min delays. TxDOT shoulder work is staged mile 408–412 (the Aledo/Annetta segment that Walsh commuters use). The Desk's county…

Q · willow-park · answered 2026-05-26

What's the Willow Park City Council voting on Monday (comp-plan adoption)?

Updated Comprehensive Plan adoption vote — public comment open. Council is scheduled to vote on adoption of the city's updated Comprehensive Plan, with public comment open. Comp plans…

Q · willow-park · answered 2026-05-26

Is the Willow Park Library a polling place for the May 30 election?

Yes — one of three Parker County polling locations. The Willow Park Library is one of three Parker County polling locations (with Aledo Community Center and Hudson Oaks City Hall). An…

Q · willow-park · answered 2026-05-26

How does the Bankhead Hwy widening Phase 2 affect Willow Park commutes?

Phase 2 detours expected to push traffic through Willow Park for an ~8-week window. Phase 2 of the Bankhead Hwy widening starts in Hudson Oaks on an 8-week window and is expected to p…

Q · hudson-oaks · answered 2026-05-26

When does the Bankhead Hwy widening Phase 2 start, and how long?

Starts now; 8-week window; detours through Willow Park. Phase 2 of the Bankhead Hwy widening is scheduled to start now, on an 8-week window. Detours expected to push traffic through W…

Q · hudson-oaks · answered 2026-05-26

When is the new Trader Joe's center in Hudson Oaks opening?

Q4 2026 break-ground; 2027 opening; Trader Joe's anchor confirmed. The 30-acre development at Bankhead and FM 1187 is set to break ground in Q4 2026, with a 2027 opening targeted. Tra…

Q · hudson-oaks · answered 2026-05-26

Is Hudson Oaks City Hall a polling place for May 30?

Yes — one of three Parker County polling locations. Hudson Oaks City Hall is one of three Parker County polling locations (with Aledo Community Center and Willow Park Library). Any Pa…

Q · springtown · answered 2026-05-26

Is storm cleanup from Sunday's EF-0 near Reno still happening?

Cleanup volunteers wanted Saturday morning; staging location worth a phone-call confirm. NWS confirmed an EF-0 tornado near Reno on Sunday — damage limited to fence panels, a few outb…

Q · springtown · answered 2026-05-26

When does Springtown City Council meet?

2nd Thursday of every month, 7pm, Springtown City Hall. Springtown City Council meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7pm at Springtown City Hall. The Springtown ISD board meets th…

Q · springtown · answered 2026-05-26

Where can I listen to Springtown Porcupines games?

Confirmed radio broadcaster pending verification. Springtown Porcupines games — official radio rights and call-sign vary by season. We are sourcing the verified 2026 broadcaster + sta…

Q · azle · answered 2026-05-26

Eagle Mountain Lake cleanup Saturday — what to bring and where to start?

Saturday 8am at the marina lot, bags/gloves/water provided, pizza after. Year three of the EMLA partnership with TPWD. Plan to be there before 8am for sign-in at the marina lot. Bags,…

Q · azle · answered 2026-05-26

After the water-plant town hall, what's the actual decision timeline on Phase II vs the Tarrant partnership?

Council frames it as two paths, 18 months to decide; pull the council agenda for the formal schedule. Council's framing: 'two paths, 18 months to decide.' Phase II expansion (the cape…

Q · azle · answered 2026-05-26

Where do Azle residents vote on May 30?

Azle is mostly Tarrant County — Tarrant-side residents vote at Tarrant locations, Parker-side at the three Parker locations. Azle straddles Tarrant and Parker counties (mostly Tarrant…

Q · brock · answered 2026-05-26

How is Brock baseball doing in the regional run?

Brock baseball draws Weatherford in first round. The Brock Eagles enter the regional bracket seeded 3rd, drawing Weatherford (6) in the first round. Senior night details + rotation sp…

Q · brock · answered 2026-05-26

Brock ISD enrollment jumped a lot — does the district have room?

~2,190 students (up from ~1,450); A rating, capacity question worth a district confirm. Brock ISD enrollment is roughly 2,190 students per TEA via Texas Tribune (2023–24), up from ~1,…

Q · brock · answered 2026-05-26

Where is Brock football playing Friday, and how do I listen?

Hosting Burleson Centennial at Eagle Stadium, 7pm kickoff. Brock Eagles host Burleson Centennial at Eagle Stadium, 7:00 PM. Radio + streaming details — official broadcaster pending de…

Q · millsap · answered 2026-05-26

Why does Millsap ISD's per-pupil spending lead the county at $14,256?

Small-district economics — fixed costs spread across ~1,100 students. Figure single-sourced; verify on TEA PEIMS. Millsap ISD's reported per-pupil spend ($14,256) is the highest of an…

Q · millsap · answered 2026-05-26

When does the Millsap ISD board meet, and does Millsap have a city council?

Millsap is an incorporated town (~440); board + council cadence pending official confirm. Millsap is incorporated as a town (~440 residents per Census-derived 2024 estimate). The Desk…

Q · millsap · answered 2026-05-26

Where do Millsap residents vote on May 30?

Any of the three Parker County polling locations; Hudson Oaks City Hall is closest. Per Parker County election practice, any registered Parker County voter can use any of the three co…

Q · aledo · answered 2026-05-26

Is Bailey Ranch Rd closed for culvert work right now?

Scheduled with a detour — exact window worth confirming. Per the Desk's read of this week's brief, Bailey Ranch Rd has culvert work scheduled with a detour via Old Annetta Rd and Aled…

Q · aledo · answered 2026-05-26

What is Prop B on Aledo's May 30 ballot — and what's the tax impact?

$12M athletics complex bond; ≈ +$0.025/$100 inside Aledo ISD — confirm at parkercountytx.gov. Prop B funds a new Aledo ISD athletics complex (synthetic-turf field, expanded fieldhouse…

Q · aledo · answered 2026-05-26

Where is the $250M Aledo ISD bond money going?

Big items: $40M middle school, $18M stadium expansion, $32M HVAC. Per Aledo ISD's bond communications, the big-ticket items are roughly $40M for a new middle school in north Aledo, $1…

Q · azle · answered 2026-05-17

Why is the mayor's town hall focused on the water plant?

Capacity. Azle's plant is hitting its design ceiling on hot weekends and the city is weighing a Phase II expansion vs a regional partnership with Tarrant County. Town hall Wed 7pm at …

Q · aledo · answered 2026-05-15

Where do I early-vote if I live in Aledo?

Three locations. Aledo Community Center (Bankhead Hwy), Hudson Oaks City Hall, and Willow Park Library — all accept any Parker County registered voter. Hours posted at parkercountytx.…

Q · weatherford · answered 2026-05-14

How do I look up an old Weatherford civil court case?

Two paths. Online: parkercountytx.gov/courts → public records search (cases since 2008 are digital). Older than 2008: in person at the courthouse clerk's office, 1st floor, $1.50/page…

Q · Countywide · answered 2026-05-13

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 …

Q · azle · answered 2026-05-12

My Azle water bill doubled this month — what's going on?

Likely a leak, possibly a rate change. Azle did NOT raise base rates this cycle. Doubled usage usually means an unseen leak (toilet flapper, sprinkler valve). City utilities offers a …

Q · aledo · answered 2026-05-11

Are the new school-zone cameras issuing tickets yet?

Not yet. Aledo ISD installed them March 2026. Warning-only period runs through June 1. Real citations start with the new school year in August. Speed limit drops to 20 during posted h…

Q · mineral-wells · answered 2026-05-10

Is the water from Crazy Water Wells still safe to drink?

Yes, and tested. Mineral Wells' famous Crazy Water Well No. 4 is tested monthly by TCEQ. Latest report (April 2026) showed normal mineral content, no contamination. The 'crazy' design…

Q · weatherford · answered 2026-05-09

Is Weatherford College free for Parker County residents?

Effectively yes if you're a graduating senior. The 'Promise' program covers full tuition + fees for any Parker County HS senior with a 2.0+ GPA. Books not included. Application due in…