City · Parker County

Hudson Oaks

Population ~2,474 · Aledo ISD

Bankhead Hwy boom town

Bearcats

8,127

Students

TEA rating

98.1%

Grad rate

☕ Hudson Oaks brief Wed, Jul 15

78° / 60°

Rain 40% PM

Bankhead Hwy widening — phase 2 starts

8 weeks · expect detours through Willow Park

New shopping center break-ground

Trader Joe's anchor confirmed · 2027 open · sales tax bump for HO

Local News

Hudson Oaks Headlines

Sourced from the city of Hudson Oaks, Aledo ISD, Star-Telegram & local outlets · Updated throughout the week

Business

Trader Joe's confirmed for new Hudson Oaks center

30-acre development at Bankhead and FM 1187. Break-ground Q4. Sales-tax bump expected to put Hudson Oaks over $2M annual.

This week · Source: city of Hudson Oaks

Schools

Aledo ISD bond: where the $250M is going

Hudson Oaks families are in Aledo ISD — bond covers a new north-Aledo middle school ($40M), stadium expansion ($18M), HVAC ($32M).

This week · Source: Aledo ISD

Sports

Bearcats open as district favorites

Hudson Oaks feeds Aledo High — the Bearcats are 8-1, ranked #1, chasing state title No. 13.

This week · Source: MaxPreps, UIL

🏗️ Civic · Infrastructure

Hudson Oaks launches $14M North Oakridge Drive expansion — three phases through late summer

Hudson Oaks has begun a $14 million improvement project on North Oakridge Drive, with construction targeted to start in June and finish late summer 2026. The project widens the corridor to three cement lanes with a turn lane across three phases: Phase 1 from the Walgreens north to Garner Road; Phase 2 past Red Eagle Trail and Suzanne Trail, where a roundabout will be installed; and Phase 3 extending to Mary Martin Elementary near Silverstone Drive, timed during summer break to minimize school disruption. Source: The Community News.

🛒 Beat · Business

Trader Joe's confirmed for new Hudson Oaks center

30-acre development at Bankhead and FM 1187. Break-ground Q4. Sales-tax bump expected to put HO over $2M annual.

From across Parker County

🐴 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.

All Hudson Oaks + Parker County stories →

Around Town

Notices, Events & What's Open

City notices, things to do, and new businesses around Hudson Oaks · Curated & confirmed weekly

New Business

Trader Joe's-Anchored Center

The 30-acre Bankhead/FM 1187 development is the talk of the corridor. Break-ground expected Q4.

Announced

Growth

Bankhead Hwy / FM 1187 Corridor

The county's busiest small-city retail strip keeps adding tenants — the source of Hudson Oaks' outsized sales-tax base.

Ongoing

Schools

Aledo ISD Campuses

Hudson Oaks students attend Aledo ISD. See the Aledo page for Bearcat athletics and the bond build-out.

In session

Recreation

Hudson Oaks City Parks

City parks serve Hudson Oaks families. Amenities and hours on the city site.

Year-round

Nearby

Weatherford & Willow Park

Neighboring communities along I-20 with their own retail and Aledo ISD ties — see their pages.

Ongoing

Known for

Bankhead Hwy commercial corridor
Trader Joe's site (announced)

The Story of Hudson Oaks

Hudson Oaks is one of Parker County's youngest cities, founded in 1978 and incorporated in the late 1970s. It started small — just 309 residents in 1980 — on the high ground five miles east of Weatherford where U.S. 80 and Interstate 20 run together.

Its location is its destiny. Three routes converge here: Interstate 20, U.S. Highway 180, and the historic Bankhead Highway. The Bankhead — promoted beginning in 1916 as one of the nation's first transcontinental auto routes, running from Washington, D.C. all the way to San Diego — gave the corridor its commercial backbone long before the interstate arrived.

That highway crossroads has made Hudson Oaks the retail engine of the eastern county, with a fast-growing sales-tax base feeding a city far larger in daytime traffic than its small resident population suggests.

Now the Bankhead-and-FM 1187 corner is set for its biggest leap yet — a 30-acre development anchored by a Trader Joe's — continuing a half-century run of growth built on being the place where everyone's roads meet.

Sources: Texas State Historical Association, Handbook of Texas; City of Hudson Oaks.

🗓️ Coming this week Full calendar →

THU

Springtown City Council

7pm · agenda online

MON

Willow Park City Council

6pm · agenda online

TUE

Aledo City Council

7pm · agenda online

TUE

Hudson Oaks City Council

6:30pm · agenda online

TUE

Reno City Council

7pm · agenda online

WED

Azle ISD Board of Trustees

7pm · agenda online

MON

Parker County Commissioners Court

10am · agenda online

MON

Aledo ISD Board of Trustees

6pm · agenda online

MON

Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees

6pm · agenda online

MON

Springtown ISD Board of Trustees

6:30pm · agenda online

MON

Mineral Wells ISD Board of Trustees

6pm · agenda online

MON

Brock ISD Board of Trustees

7pm · agenda online

MON

Peaster ISD Board of Trustees

7pm · agenda online

MON

Poolville ISD Board of Trustees

7pm · agenda online

TUE

Mineral Wells City Council

6:30pm · agenda online

🎈 Kids Trading Post · Hudson Oaks 2 activities →

Storytime, classes, camps, leagues, and open-play in Hudson Oaks, sourced from libraries and partner orgs. Updated nightly · no manual data entry.

See all 2 kid activities →

Sports

Aledo Bearcats

Hudson Oaks is served by Aledo ISD · 11 state titles · Black & Gold · Source: UIL Texas, MaxPreps, Aledo ISD Athletics

Fri · 7:00 PM · Pirate Stadium. Winner takes the district title.

Ranked #1, riding a 4-game win streak into the playoffs.

11 championships and counting — including a 16-0 season in 2018.

*Aledo moves to 6A with the 2026-2028 realignment. Full county sports hub → parkercountydesk.com/sports · Coaches: submit a score to tips@parkercountydesk.com

⭐ Game of the week

Aledo Bearcats — district football

🏈 District football · See schedule

Aledo brings the most successful Texas HS football program (12 state titles, most in state history) into every district matchup. See the live schedule + ticket info on the official Aledo Athletics site.

📍 WhereSee schedule

📻 Radio

📺 Stream

📈 Line

🌤️ Weather

📜 On this day in Parker County sports

1998

🏈 Aledo Bearcats win their first UIL state football championship (Class 3A) — the start of a dynasty that would grow to a Texas-record 12 state titles.

2009

🏈 Aledo opens a run of three straight 4A Division II state titles (2009–2011) — the program's first three-peat under the Bearcat dynasty.

2018

🏈 Aledo Bearcats finished the season 16-0, claiming their 9th state football title (now 12 total — most in Texas high-school history).

2020

🏈 Aledo completes a second three-peat (2018–2020) with another 5A Division II state football championship.

2023

🏈 Aledo claims its 12th state football championship (51-8 over College Station) — extending the Texas record for most state titles by any program.

📻 Radio guide

Aledo Bearcats football

92.1 Hank FM (KTFW-FM, Glen Rose) — flagship radio home for Aledo football

Kevin Lonnquist (play-by-play, 20+ yrs), with Kyle Hix and Mercedes Myer

Aledo Bearcats football (video stream)

Aledo Sports Network / aledoisdathletics.com/broadcasts (official ISD stream)

Aledo ISD Athletics broadcast

Weatherford Kangaroos football

Hudl Fan + NFHS Network (weatherfordisdkangaroos.com/broadcasts)

Weatherford ISD Athletics broadcast

Springtown Porcupines football

NFHS Network (nfhsnetwork.com — Springtown HS)

NFHS Network stream

🏆 UIL playoff bracket

No active Parker County UIL playoff bracket on the desk. Populates when a Parker County team is in a UIL playoff round (football, basketball, baseball/softball, volleyball). Source: UIL playoff records.

Activities

Things to do in Hudson Oaks

Kids, library, sports, fitness, classes, camps, open play — sourced from libraries, parks, and partner orgs across Hudson Oaks.

attraction

Splash Kingdom Wild West Waterpark

👤 All ages 💲 $ 📅 Summer 2026

Western-themed waterpark with slides, lazy river, and family attractions; seasonal summer operation

Splash Kingdom Waterparks · Splash Kingdom Wild West, Hudson Oaks

event

City of Hudson Oaks Community Events

👤 All ages 💲 Free 📅 Ongoing 2026

City-hosted community events and seasonal happenings — see the city events directory for dates

City of Hudson Oaks · Hudson Oaks, TX

Civic & Government

Hudson Oaks civic life

Reach the right desk

📞 Who do I call 🏛️ Your reps 🗳️ On the ballot 📅 Civic calendar

By the Numbers

Hudson Oaks at a Glance

Town statistics — sourced & reconciled to the Parker County Desk data file (updated 2026-05-18)

*Estimate — no Redfin city housing page (market too small); confirm before relying on it.

Sources: U.S. Census estimates, Aledo ISD, Texas Education Agency, Parker County Desk housing data (Apr 2026 MLS). Sales-tax projection per city of Hudson Oaks. Market figures approximate, updated quarterly. Full housing coverage → Parker County Desk Housing

Population

2,474

Source: Census-derived 2024 est (population.us / texas-demographics)

Type

city

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