EF-0 confirmed near Reno Sunday
Damage minor · NWS survey complete · cleanup volunteers needed
City · Parker County
Springtown
Population ~3,855 · Springtown ISD
Porcupine pride
Porcupines
4,166
Students
C
TEA rating
92.1%
Grad rate
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78° / 61° · storm watch tonight
Rain 40% PM
Porcupines spring game Friday
Field 1 · 7pm · free admission
Local News
Springtown Headlines
Sourced from Springtown ISD, the Springtown Epigraph, county outlets · Updated throughout the week
Weather
NWS confirms EF-0 tornado near Reno Sunday
Damage minor — fence panels, a few outbuildings, no injuries. Survey complete. Cleanup volunteers wanted Saturday morning.
This week · Source: NWS
Sports
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.
This week · Source: MaxPreps
Schools
Springtown ISD — B rating, steady growth
Springtown ISD serves about 4,166 students as the city grows along the Wise County corridor.
Updated · Source: Springtown ISD
🎮 Sports · Springtown
Springtown High esports teams advance to nationals after strong state finishes
Springtown High School's esports program advanced two teams to national competition in Orlando, Florida, following the 2026 Texas Esports Scholastic Federation season, the Springtown Epigraph reports. The Fortnite duo of Bowdie Cantrell and Gabriel Ruvalcaba placed second in the state among 64 competing teams, while the Apex Legends trio of Brayden Arnold, Caden Rodgers and Burton Bark finished fourth at state.
🚨 Public Safety · Springtown
Springtown police receive $27,299 grant for school-safety protective shields
The Springtown Police Department received $27,299.95 in grant funding from the Law Enforcement Charitable Foundation, in partnership with RTS Tactical, to buy full-body protective shields giving officers more coverage during emergency responses at the department's seven Springtown schools, the Springtown Epigraph reports. Foundation president Drew Dorans said the group focuses on supporting smaller, local police departments that may have limited access to funding.
🏫 Schools · Springtown
Springtown ISD trustees approve flexible-day program for Porcupine Academy
Springtown ISD's board of trustees approved an Optional Flexible School Day Program for Porcupine Academy at its June 29 meeting, the Springtown Epigraph reports. Principal Andrew Horis told the board the change, now in the academy's third year, gives nontraditional students who work or have family obligations more flexibility in how attendance is counted while still providing a path to a high school diploma.
🚁 Public Safety · Springtown
Helicopter crash near Springtown leaves one hospitalized in stable condition
A helicopter went down Friday, July 3 near Kezer's Air Ranch, a small private airstrip near the intersection of Knob and McVoid roads outside Springtown, the Springtown Epigraph reports. Texas DPS Sgt. Lockridge said the aircraft had landed and was repositioning for refueling when a rotor blade struck a tree; Parker County ESD No. 1 Chief Stephen Watson said one person aboard was taken to a hospital in stable condition and firefighters helped control a fuel leak. No other injuries were reported, and the FAA will investigate the cause.
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 Springtown + Parker County stories → Around Town
Notices, Events & What's Open
City notices, things to do, and new businesses around Springtown · Curated & confirmed weekly
School Event
Porcupine Athletics
Springtown ISD athletics — volleyball, football, baseball — run through the seasons. See Sports below for the week's slate.
In season
Community
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.
Year-round
Outdoors
Area Parks & Trails
City parks serve Springtown families. Amenities and hours on the city site.
Year-round
Cleanup
Reno EF-0 Cleanup — Saturday
Volunteers wanted Saturday morning to help clean up after the EF-0 tornado near Reno.
This week
Nearby
Azle & Reno
Neighboring Azle ISD communities to the east near Eagle Mountain Lake — see their coverage.
Ongoing
Known for
- Springtown Porcupines athletics
- Wise County border community
The Story of Springtown
Springtown owes its name to water. In 1856 Joseph Ward of New Jersey settled on a creek fed by numerous springs about seventeen miles northeast of Weatherford. Three years later he laid out a town square and named the place Littleton's Springs after a pioneer family.
By the mid-1870s the roughly 200 residents petitioned to shorten the name to Springtown, and in 1884 the community incorporated and elected J. A. Graves its first mayor.
The town's most beloved oddity is its mascot. Since the mid-1920s, Springtown's schools have rallied behind the Porcupine — an animal that isn't even native to the area — making the Springtown Porcupines one of the most distinctive team names in Texas.
Today Springtown anchors the county's northeastern corner near the Wise County line, a growing small town that still carries its spring-fed, Porcupine-proud identity.
Sources: Texas State Historical Association, Handbook of Texas; City of Springtown.
🗓️ Coming this week Full calendar →
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
🎈 Kids Trading Post · Springtown 3 activities →
Storytime, classes, camps, leagues, and open-play in Springtown, sourced from libraries and partner orgs. Updated nightly · no manual data entry.
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Sports
Springtown Porcupines
Springtown ISD · ~4,166 students · Source: UIL Texas, MaxPreps, Springtown Epigraph
Swept Decatur 3-0 — six straight wins into the postseason.
Porcupines volleyball has been on a strong district run. Verified game-by-game stats on parkercountydesk.com/sports.
Fri · 7:00 PM · Decatur HS · district play.
Porcupines volleyball has been on a strong district run. Verified game-by-game stats on parkercountydesk.com/sports.
⭐ 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.
📜 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 Springtown
Kids, library, sports, fitness, classes, camps, open play — sourced from libraries, parks, and partner orgs across Springtown.
story-time
Story & Craft Time
Fridays 10:30 AM — stories, singing, dancing, bubbles, and a craft for young children
Springtown Public Library · Springtown Public Library, 626 N Main St, Springtown
club
Children's LEGO Club
Last Friday of the month 1:00 PM — open LEGO build session; bricks provided, no signup needed
Springtown Public Library · Springtown Public Library, 626 N Main St, Springtown
event
Summer Reading Challenge
Annual summer reading challenge for kids and teens, June through July 31
Springtown Public Library · Springtown Public Library, 626 N Main St, Springtown
Civic & Government
Springtown civic life
Reach the right desk
By the Numbers
Springtown at a Glance
Town statistics — sourced & reconciled to the Parker County Desk data file (updated 2026-05-18)
⚠ 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
Population
3,855
Source: Census-derived 2024 est (population.us / texas-demographics)
Type
city
School District
Springtown ISD
ISD Enrollment
4,166
As of 2026-05-22b
Grad rate
92.1%
Per-pupil spend
$10,928
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 Springtown
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 outbuildings, no injuries; NWS survey comple…
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 the 3rd Monday at 6:30pm. Agendas typicall…
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 + station. In the meantime: check the Springt…
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.
Is there a burn ban in the Springtown area right now?
No active Parker County burn ban is in effect as of June 1, 2026, per the Texas A&M Forest Service — but always confirm the live status before you burn. Springtown sits in Parker County, where burn bans are issued by Commis…
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