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
☕ Springtown brief Sun, Jun 7
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
⛈️ Storm Recovery
Recovery underway after tornado near Springtown leaves one dead, dozens of homes damaged
A tornado that struck Parker County south of Springtown left one fatality — a 69-year-old woman found in a damaged mobile home outside city limits — and dozens of damaged homes, per WFAA reporting. Rooftops were torn, power poles toppled, and mature trees uprooted; the community has rallied with cleanup and repair efforts underway. The Desk is withholding the decedent's name pending confirmation of family notification. Source: WFAA.
🌪️ 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.
From across Parker County
🏆 Sports · State Tournament
Aledo and Brock play for UIL state baseball titles at Dell Diamond — live Friday
Both Aledo and Brock will play in UIL state championship baseball games on Friday, June 5 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Defending Class 5A Division I state champion Aledo (38-3) faces Montgomery Lake Creek (26-17) at 4 p.m., while Brock (32-6) meets Robinson (29-10) in the Class 4A Division II final at noon. Source: University Interscholastic League (UIL).
🏛️ Civic · County Government
Parker County Commissioners Court to hold special session on data centers, June 9
Parker County has scheduled a Special Session of Commissioners Court specifically to discuss data center development, set for Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse on the Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Weatherford. The county previously took no action on the Black Mountain data center proposal near Lake Weatherford at its May meeting; this special session signals continued public deliberation on the issue. The official agenda is posted at parkercountytx.gov. Source: Parker County News Flash (parkercountytx.gov), posted June 3, 2026.
🥎 Sports · Parker County
Aledo and Brock both finish state softball runners-up
Both Parker County softball teams that reached the UIL state championship games Friday, May 29 at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin came up short. Aledo fell to Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill in the Class 5A Division I final, and Brock fell to Liberty in the Class 4A Division II final — leaving both teams as state runners-up. It was Brock's first state-final appearance in 16 years. Source: Weatherford Democrat.
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 →
TUE
2
Azle City Council
7pm
MON
8
Willow Park City Council
6pm
TUE
9
Aledo City Council
7pm
TUE
9
Hudson Oaks City Council
6:30pm
TUE
9
Reno City Council
7pm
THU
11
Springtown City Council
7pm
🎈 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.
See all 3 kid activities →
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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