Springtown, TX
Porcupine Pride — Springtown ISD
Springtown competes as the Porcupines — volleyball is on a six-match tear this season, the talk of District 5-4A.
A close-knit community on the Parker–Wise county line where the Porcupines are the heartbeat and home prices are still some of the most reachable in the county. Small-town Texas with room to breathe, just far enough north to feel like its own place.
NWS confirms EF-0 tornado near Reno Sunday
Damage minor — fence panels, a few outbuildings, no injuries. Survey complete. Cleanup volunteers wanted Saturday morning.
Porcupines volleyball rides a 6-match streak
Springtown volleyball swept Decatur 3-0 and is on a six-game win streak heading into the postseason.
Springtown ISD — B rating, steady growth
Springtown ISD serves about 4,166 students as the city grows along the Wise County corridor.
Burn ban status — Parker County
Current outdoor burn-ban status for unincorporated Parker County, updated as the Commissioners Court acts.
Porcupine Athletics
Springtown ISD athletics — volleyball, football, baseball — run through the seasons. See Sports below for the week's slate.
Wise County Border Living
Springtown anchors the northern edge of Parker County near the Wise County line, with a small-town core and surrounding acreage.
Area Parks & Trails
City parks serve Springtown families. Amenities and hours on the city site.
Reno EF-0 Cleanup — Saturday
Volunteers wanted Saturday morning to help clean up after the EF-0 tornado near Reno.
Azle & Reno
Neighboring Azle ISD communities to the east near Eagle Mountain Lake — see their coverage.
Toward Fort Worth / Decatur
Springtown sits between the Fort Worth and Decatur pulls along SH-199.
What district is Springtown in? The Porcupines compete in Class 4A, District 5-4A. Springtown volleyball is the story this season — a six-match win streak after sweeping Decatur 3-0.
Volleyball W6
Swept Decatur 3-0 — six straight wins into the postseason.
342 kills
Sara Reyes leads the area at 4.2 kills per set.
at Decatur
Fri · 7:00 PM · Decatur HS · district play.
Parker County at a Glance — UIL 2025-26
| School / Mascot | Class | District | Enroll. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aledo Bearcats | 5A → 6A* | 5A-DII | ~2,000 |
| Weatherford Kangaroos | 6A | 3-6A | ~2,600 |
| Springtown Porcupines | 4A | 5-4A | ~900 |
| Azle Hornets | 5A | TBD | ~1,500 |
| Brock Eagles | 3A | TBD | ~450 |
| Millsap Bulldogs | 3A | TBD | ~350 |
Stat leaders this season: Sara Reyes 342 kills (4.2/set, volleyball). Full county sports hub → parkercountydesk.com/sports · Coaches: submit a score to tips@parkercountydesk.com
- Mon 9:00 AM — Commissioners Court: county budget item; burn-ban review
- Mon 6:30 PM — Springtown City Council: city business
- Mon 6:00 PM — Springtown ISD Board: district business
Springtown City Council
- Where
- Springtown City Hall
- Members
- Mayor + Council
- Contact
- cityofspringtown.org
- Public Comment
- Sign up before the meeting per city policy.
Springtown ISD Board
- Where
- Springtown ISD Administration
- Board
- 7 elected trustees · ~4,166 students
- Contact
- springtownisd.net
- Public Comment
- Register before the meeting per board policy.
Parker County Commissioners Court
- Where
- Historic Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Sq.
- Court
- County Judge + 4 Commissioners
- Contact
- 817-598-6149 · parkercountytx.gov
- Sets
- County budget, roads, burn bans, tax rate.
Meeting times posted in good faith from official city, ISD, and county sources — confirm on the official agenda before attending. Full directory → parkercountydesk.com/meetings
Population & Geography
Schools — Springtown ISD
📈 Springtown ISD Enrollment
4,166
Housing Market
⚠ Thin-market month — this median reflects just 6 sales (Mar 2026); price/sq ft ($179, 0.0% YoY) is the steadier read. Source: Redfin.
Sources: U.S. Census estimates, Springtown ISD, Texas Education Agency, Parker County Desk housing data (Apr 2026 MLS). Market figures approximate, updated quarterly. Full housing coverage → Parker County Desk Housing
See every answered question → Ask the Desk archive
Springtown still feels like the country. You get land, you get the Porcupines on Friday, and you're not paying Aledo prices.— Resident, 76082
The volleyball program has put this town on the map this fall. Six in a row and the gym is packed.— Springtown parent
We're right on the Wise County line, so we get the best of both — but our hearts are Porcupine purple.— Longtime Springtown resident