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City · Parker County
Reno
Population ~3,000 · Azle ISD
Hornets
7,218
Students
C
TEA rating
97.7%
Grad rate
☕ Reno 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
Reno 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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Reno, today
A snapshot of Reno · curated from public records
Community
Reno is a bedroom community in the far northeastern corner of Parker County near Azle and Eagle Mountain Lake, on the Parker–Tarrant county line. It incorporated in 1966 as Fort Worth's growth reached the area.
Source: Parker County Desk · TSHA Handbook of Texas
Schools
Reno students attend Azle ISD (the Hornets).
Source: TEA via Texas Tribune
Known for
- Incorporated 1966
- Bedroom community near Azle / Tarrant line
- Settled on Walnut Creek (1880s)
The Story of Reno
Reno took root in the early 1880s along the banks of Walnut Creek in the far northeastern corner of Parker County, where the original Reno Springs fed a cotton gin just south of where city hall stands today. A post office opened in 1884, and for decades Reno was a simple farming community built around a school and a church.
That changed when Fort Worth came calling. As the city sprawled outward in the late 1960s, Reno transformed almost overnight from a rural crossroads into a bedroom community, and residents voted to incorporate on November 8, 1966.
Growth accelerated from there — from a few hundred people to more than 1,500 by the late 1980s and roughly 2,500 by 2010 — as families sought small-town acreage within commuting distance of the Metroplex.
One lasting quirk: Texas has two towns named Reno, which has caused no end of mail and map confusion over the years. This one, near Azle, sends its students to Azle ISD.
Sources: Texas State Historical Association, Handbook of Texas; City of Reno.
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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 Reno
Kids, library, sports, fitness, classes, camps, open play — sourced from libraries, parks, and partner orgs across Reno.
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Civic & Government
Reno civic life
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By the Numbers
Reno at a glance
Population
3,000
Type
city
School District
Azle ISD
ISD Enrollment
7,218
As of 2026-05-22
Grad rate
97.7%
Per-pupil spend
$10,395
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
Ask the Desk
Questions about Reno
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 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 address — Springtown Reno Elementary is one…
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 Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Ci…
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 polling place follows your county of res…
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