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Census-designated place · Parker County
Poolville
Population ~2,700 · Poolville ISD
Monarch country
Monarchs
610
Students
B
TEA rating
94.1%
Grad rate
☕ Poolville brief Tue, Jul 14
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
Poolville headlines
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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.
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Poolville, today
A snapshot of Poolville · curated from public records
Community
Poolville is a quiet census-designated community in northern Parker County, named in the early 1880s for a large spring-fed pool in the Clear Fork of the Trinity River.
Source: Parker County Desk · TSHA Handbook of Texas
Schools
Poolville students attend Poolville ISD (the Monarchs).
Source: TEA via Texas Tribune
Known for
- Poolville Monarchs athletics
- Census-designated place (not incorporated)
The Story of Poolville
Poolville is named for exactly what it sounds like — a large, spring-fed pool of water in the Clear Fork of the Trinity River, around which the town grew up in the early 1880s.
About 1879 A.H. "Major" Dunn donated land for a townsite, and a proper community took shape: a schoolhouse and church building went up, and postal service began in 1883. The Poolville Cemetery, established in 1882, still holds many of the town's pioneers and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The early 1900s were Poolville's busiest era. The town organized its first bank in 1905 and added two hotels, blacksmith shops, a cotton gin, a saddle-and-harness shop, a telephone office, and even its own newspaper, the Poolville Searchlight, around 1910. By 1920 the population topped 500.
Today Poolville is a quiet census-designated place in northern Parker County, anchored by Poolville ISD and the Monarchs.
Sources: Texas State Historical Association, Handbook of Texas.
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20
Parker County Commissioners Court
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20
Aledo ISD Board of Trustees
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20
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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 Poolville
Kids, library, sports, fitness, classes, camps, open play — sourced from libraries, parks, and partner orgs across Poolville.
No activities currently on the desk for Poolville. New programs are added when partner orgs publish a public schedule. See this weekend across Parker County or tip the desk on a missing program.
Civic & Government
Poolville civic life
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By the Numbers
Poolville at a glance
Population
2,700
Type
CDP
School District
Poolville ISD
ISD Enrollment
610
As of 2026-05-22
Grad rate
94.1%
Per-pupil spend
$11,400
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
Ask the Desk
Questions about Poolville
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 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 920 and Zion Hill, about 17 miles north o…
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, about 17 miles north of Weatherford, with…
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. Because Poolville sits in the county's nort…
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