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Q · arlington · answered 2026-05-28
What is Arlington ISD's TEA accountability rating?
Arlington ISD earned a C (77) for the 2024-25 TEA accountability ratings — improved from 76 to 77 after a successful district appeal. The district enrolls approximately 56,000 students across Arlingto…
Q · mansfield · answered 2026-05-28
Is Mansfield in Tarrant or Johnson County?
Mansfield is primarily in Tarrant County but straddles three counties — Tarrant (majority), Johnson, and Ellis — because the city's ETJ and annexed footprint extend southward across county lines. The …
Q · southlake · answered 2026-05-28
What is Southlake's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Southlake adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.36 per $100 of valuation — one of the lowest municipal rates in Tarrant County, reflecting Southlake's high commercial tax ba…
Q · keller · answered 2026-05-28
What is Keller's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Keller adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.3545 per $100 of valuation. Combined with Keller ISD (~$1.10), Tarrant County general fund (~$0.19), Tarrant County Hospital Dis…
Q · keller · answered 2026-05-28
When does Keller City Council meet?
Keller City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy. Work sessions typically precede regular sessions at 6:00 PM. Agendas post a…
Q · azle · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Azle?
Azle ISD (AISD) serves the city, with a TEA score of 78 (C) for 2024-25 (pending TEA confirmation) and approximately 6,600 students. The district's mascot is the Hornets. Azle ISD's main offices are a…
Q · azle · answered 2026-05-28
When does Azle City Council meet?
Azle City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at Azle City Hall, 505 W Main St. Agendas post on cityofazle.org under 'Agendas & Minutes' at least 72 hours before each…
Q · azle · answered 2026-05-28
What is Azle's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Azle adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.62 per $100 of valuation. Combined with Azle ISD (~$1.10), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County Hospital District (~$0.…
Q · bedford · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Bedford?
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD (HEB ISD) serves Bedford and the neighboring cities of Hurst and Euless. HEB ISD earned a B (88) on the TEA 2024-25 accountability ratings and enrolls approximately 22,000 stu…
Q · bedford · answered 2026-05-28
When does Bedford City Council meet?
Bedford City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM at Bedford City Hall, 2000 Forest Ridge Dr. Agendas and packet materials post on bedfordtx.gov under 'Agendas & Min…
Q · bedford · answered 2026-05-28
What is Bedford's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Bedford adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.495 per $100 of valuation. Combined with HEB ISD (~$1.13), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County Hospital District (~…
Q · benbrook · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Benbrook?
Most of Benbrook is served by Fort Worth ISD, which earned a C (73) on the 2024-25 TEA accountability ratings and enrolls about 70,184 students district-wide. A small western slice of Benbrook is zone…
Q · benbrook · answered 2026-05-28
When does Benbrook City Council meet?
Benbrook City Council meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at Benbrook City Hall, 911 Winscott Rd. Agendas post on benbrook-tx.gov under the 'Agendas & Minutes' portal at lea…
Q · benbrook · answered 2026-05-28
What is Benbrook's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Benbrook adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.5825 per $100 of valuation. Combined with Fort Worth ISD (~$1.07), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County Hospital Di…
Q · blue-mound · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Blue Mound?
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD (EMS ISD) serves Blue Mound. EMS ISD earned a B (87) on TEA accountability and enrolls approximately 22,000 students across Saginaw, Blue Mound, Lake Worth, and northwest Fo…
Q · blue-mound · answered 2026-05-28
When does Blue Mound City Council meet?
Blue Mound City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Blue Mound City Hall, 1600 Tower Dr. As a small city (~2,500 residents), Blue Mound holds fewer meetings per month than …
Q · blue-mound · answered 2026-05-28
What is Blue Mound's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Blue Mound adopted a 2025 property tax rate near $0.74 per $100 of valuation — among the higher municipal rates in Tarrant County, reflecting a small commercial tax base spread across ~2,5…
Q · burleson · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Burleson?
Burleson ISD primarily serves the city, with a TEA B rating for 2024-25 and approximately 12,000 students. The mascot is the Elks. Because Burleson straddles Tarrant and Johnson counties, some norther…
Q · burleson · answered 2026-05-28
When does Burleson City Council meet?
Burleson City Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Burleson City Hall, 141 W Renfro St. Agendas post on burlesontx.com under 'Agendas & Minutes' at least 72 hours in…
Q · burleson · answered 2026-05-28
Is Burleson in Tarrant or Johnson County?
Burleson straddles both Tarrant County (north) and Johnson County (south), with the city's geographic center sitting close to the county line. City Hall (141 W Renfro St) is on the Johnson County side…
Q · colleyville · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Colleyville?
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (GCISD) serves Colleyville. GCISD earned a B (86) on TEA 2024-25 accountability and enrolls approximately 12,520 students. The district also holds a FIRST 'Superior' financia…
Q · colleyville · answered 2026-05-28
When does Colleyville City Council meet?
Colleyville City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM at Colleyville City Hall, 100 Main St. Work sessions typically precede regular meetings at 6:00 PM. Agendas post …
Q · colleyville · answered 2026-05-28
What is Colleyville's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Colleyville adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.265 per $100 of valuation — among the very lowest municipal rates in Tarrant County, supported by Colleyville's affluent re…
Q · crowley · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Crowley?
Crowley ISD serves the city. The district earned a C on TEA 2024 accountability (2024-25 rating pending TEA reconciliation per ISD records) and enrolls approximately 16,000 students. The mascot is the…
Q · crowley · answered 2026-05-28
When does Crowley City Council meet?
Crowley City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Crowley City Hall, 201 E Main St. Agendas post on ci.crowley.tx.us under 'Agendas & Minutes' at least 72 hours in …
Q · crowley · answered 2026-05-28
What is Crowley's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Crowley adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.69 per $100 of valuation. Combined with Crowley ISD (~$1.27), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County Hospital District…
Q · dalworthington-gardens · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Dalworthington Gardens?
Arlington ISD serves Dalworthington Gardens. AISD earned a C (77) on TEA 2024-25 accountability (post-appeal) and enrolls approximately 56,000 students. Dalworthington Gardens itself is a small enclav…
Q · dalworthington-gardens · answered 2026-05-28
When does Dalworthington Gardens City Council meet?
Dalworthington Gardens City Council meets monthly, typically on the third Thursday at 6:30 PM at Dalworthington Gardens City Hall, 2600 Roosevelt Dr. As a small enclave city, DG holds fewer meetings t…
Q · dalworthington-gardens · answered 2026-05-28
What is Dalworthington Gardens?
Dalworthington Gardens (often shortened to 'DG') is a small enclave city of approximately 2,293 residents (Census 2020) entirely surrounded by Arlington and Pantego in central Tarrant County. It was f…
Q · edgecliff-village · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Edgecliff Village?
Fort Worth ISD serves Edgecliff Village. FWISD earned a C (73) on TEA 2024-25 accountability — a second consecutive year of improvement — and enrolls approximately 70,184 students district-wide. Edgec…
Q · edgecliff-village · answered 2026-05-28
When does Edgecliff Village Council meet?
Edgecliff Village Council meets monthly, typically on the second Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Edgecliff Village Hall, 1605 Edgecliff Rd. Agendas post on edgecliffvillage.com at least 72 hours in advance per …
Q · edgecliff-village · answered 2026-05-28
What is Edgecliff Village?
Edgecliff Village is a small (~2,778 residents, Census 2020) Type-A general law municipality entirely surrounded by the City of Fort Worth on the south side. It was incorporated in 1951 and retains it…
Q · euless · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Euless?
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD (HEB ISD) serves Euless. HEB ISD earned a B (88) on TEA 2024-25 accountability and enrolls approximately 22,000 students. Trinity High School (Trojans) anchors the Euless side…
Q · euless · answered 2026-05-28
When does Euless City Council meet?
Euless City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Euless City Hall, 201 N Ector Dr. Agendas post on eulesstx.gov under 'Agendas & Minutes' at least 72 hours in adv…
Q · euless · answered 2026-05-28
What is Euless's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Euless adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.4575 per $100 of valuation. Combined with HEB ISD (~$1.13), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County Hospital District (~…
Q · everman · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Everman?
Everman ISD primarily serves the city. The district earned a C on TEA 2024 accountability (2024-25 pending) and enrolls approximately 5,500 students. The mascot is the Bulldogs. Everman ISD's footprin…
Q · everman · answered 2026-05-28
When does Everman City Council meet?
Everman City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at Everman City Hall, 212 N Race St. Agendas post on cityofeverman.org under 'Agendas & Minutes' at least 72 hours i…
Q · everman · answered 2026-05-28
What is Everman's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Everman adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.815 per $100 of valuation — one of the higher municipal rates in Tarrant County, reflecting a small (~6,600 residents) tax base…
Q · flower-mound · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Flower Mound?
Lewisville ISD (LISD) primarily serves Flower Mound, with a TEA score of 81 (B) for 2024-25 (pending TEA confirmation) and approximately 50,000 students district-wide. A smaller portion of Flower Moun…
Q · flower-mound · answered 2026-05-28
When does Flower Mound Town Council meet?
Flower Mound Town Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at Flower Mound Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Rd. (Flower Mound is incorporated as a town, not a city.) Agendas p…
Q · flower-mound · answered 2026-05-28
Is Flower Mound in Tarrant or Denton County?
Flower Mound is primarily in Denton County, with a small portion in Tarrant County on the southwest side of town. The town's population is approximately 78,854 (Census 2020 + town estimate), and Town …
Q · forest-hill · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Forest Hill?
Fort Worth ISD primarily serves Forest Hill, with a small eastern portion zoned into Everman ISD. FWISD earned a C (73) on TEA 2024-25 accountability — a second consecutive year of improvement — and e…
Q · forest-hill · answered 2026-05-28
When does Forest Hill City Council meet?
Forest Hill City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Forest Hill City Hall, 6800 Forest Hill Dr. Agendas post on foresthilltx.org under 'Agendas & Minutes' at le…
Q · forest-hill · answered 2026-05-28
What is Forest Hill's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Forest Hill adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.81 per $100 of valuation — one of the higher municipal rates in Tarrant County, reflecting the city's smaller (~12,800 resi…
Q · grand-prairie · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Grand Prairie?
Grand Prairie ISD (GPISD) primarily serves the city, but Grand Prairie's footprint is unusually fractured: portions are zoned into Arlington ISD, Mansfield ISD, Cedar Hill ISD, Irving ISD, and Midloth…
Q · grand-prairie · answered 2026-05-28
When does Grand Prairie City Council meet?
Grand Prairie City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at Grand Prairie City Hall, 317 College St. Agendas post on gptx.org under 'City Government → Agendas & Minutes…
Q · grand-prairie · answered 2026-05-28
Is Grand Prairie in Tarrant, Dallas, or Ellis County?
Grand Prairie straddles three counties: Dallas (majority — including the original townsite), Tarrant (eastern Arlington-adjacent portions), and Ellis (small southern portion). Most of the city's popul…
Q · grapevine · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Grapevine?
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (GCISD) serves Grapevine. GCISD earned a B (86) on TEA 2024-25 accountability — its third consecutive B — and enrolls approximately 12,520 students. The district also holds a…
Q · grapevine · answered 2026-05-28
When does Grapevine City Council meet?
Grapevine City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM at Grapevine City Hall, 200 S Main St. Work sessions typically precede regular meetings at 6:00 PM. Agendas post on…
Q · grapevine · answered 2026-05-28
Is Grapevine in Tarrant or Dallas County?
Grapevine is primarily in Tarrant County, with small slivers extending into Dallas County and Denton County on the city's eastern and northern edges (around Grapevine Lake and DFW Airport). City Hall …
Q · haltom-city · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Haltom City?
Birdville ISD primarily serves Haltom City, with smaller portions zoned into Fort Worth ISD or Keller ISD depending on the parcel. Birdville ISD enrolls approximately 22,637 students and earned a B ra…
Q · haltom-city · answered 2026-05-28
When does Haltom City Council meet?
Haltom City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Haltom City Hall, 5024 Broadway Ave. Agendas post on haltomcitytx.com under 'Agendas & Minutes' at least 72 hours …
Q · haltom-city · answered 2026-05-28
What is Haltom City's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Haltom City adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.5874 per $100 of valuation. Combined with Birdville ISD (~$1.16), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County Hospital …
Q · haslet · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Haslet?
Northwest ISD (NISD) primarily serves Haslet, with Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD covering some southern Haslet neighborhoods. Northwest ISD earned a B (81) on TEA 2024-25 accountability and enrolls appro…
Q · haslet · answered 2026-05-28
When does Haslet City Council meet?
Haslet City Council meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Haslet City Hall, 101 Main St. Special sessions are scheduled as needed. Agendas post on haslet.org under 'Agendas & Minutes'…
Q · haslet · answered 2026-05-28
Is Haslet in Tarrant or Denton County?
Haslet sits primarily in Tarrant County, with small portions extending into Denton County on the city's northeast side near AllianceTexas. The city's population was approximately 2,118 at the 2020 Cen…
Q · hurst · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Hurst?
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD (HEB ISD) serves Hurst. HEB ISD earned a B (88) on TEA 2024-25 accountability and enrolls approximately 22,000 students across Hurst, Euless, and Bedford. L.D. Bell High Schoo…
Q · hurst · answered 2026-05-28
When does Hurst City Council meet?
Hurst City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Hurst City Hall, 1505 Precinct Line Rd. Work sessions typically precede regular meetings. Agendas post on hursttx.…
Q · hurst · answered 2026-05-28
What is Hurst's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Hurst adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.5825 per $100 of valuation. Combined with HEB ISD (~$1.13), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County Hospital District (~$…
Q · kennedale · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Kennedale?
Kennedale ISD serves the city, with a TEA C district rating (2024 confirmed, 2024-25 pending) and approximately 3,400 students. The mascot is the Wildcats. Kennedale ISD's footprint covers the city pl…
Q · kennedale · answered 2026-05-28
When does Kennedale City Council meet?
Kennedale City Council meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Kennedale City Hall, 405 Municipal Dr. Work sessions and special meetings are scheduled as needed. Agendas post on cityofk…
Q · kennedale · answered 2026-05-28
What is Kennedale's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Kennedale adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.665 per $100 of valuation. Combined with Kennedale ISD (~$1.13), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County Hospital Dis…
Q · lake-worth · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Lake Worth?
Lake Worth ISD primarily serves the city. The district enrolls approximately 2,700 students and reportedly improved to a D on its most recent TEA accountability cycle (per Fort Worth Report 2025-08-15…
Q · lake-worth · answered 2026-05-28
When does Lake Worth City Council meet?
Lake Worth City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Lake Worth City Hall, 3805 Adam Grubb Dr. Special and workshop sessions are posted as needed. Agendas post on lakewortht…
Q · lake-worth · answered 2026-05-28
What is Lake Worth's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Lake Worth adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.62 per $100 of valuation. Combined with Lake Worth ISD (~$1.07), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County Hospital Di…
Q · lakeside · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Lakeside?
Azle ISD primarily serves Lakeside, with a TEA score of 78 (C) for 2024-25 (pending TEA confirmation) and approximately 6,600 students. The mascot is the Hornets. Lakeside itself is a small (~1,672 re…
Q · lakeside · answered 2026-05-28
When does Lakeside Town Council meet?
Lakeside Town Council meets monthly, typically on the second Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Lakeside Town Hall, 9100 Confederate Park Rd. As a small lakefront town (~1,672 residents), Lakeside holds fewer meet…
Q · lakeside · answered 2026-05-28
What is Lakeside, Texas?
Lakeside is a small (~1,672 residents, Census 2020) town on the western shore of Lake Worth in western Tarrant County. It was incorporated in 1956 and is named for its lakefront location. The town's g…
Q · newark · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Newark?
Northwest ISD (NISD) serves Newark. NISD earned a B (81) on TEA 2024-25 accountability and enrolls approximately 32,000 students across northern Tarrant, Denton, and Wise counties. The mascot system i…
Q · newark · answered 2026-05-28
When does Newark City Council meet?
Newark City Council meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Newark City Hall, 207 Hudson St. As a small city (~1,129 residents), Newark holds one regular meeting per month. Agendas post…
Q · newark · answered 2026-05-28
Is Newark in Tarrant or Wise County?
Newark sits primarily in Wise County, with a small portion extending into Tarrant County on the city's southeast side. Most of Newark's residents are in Wise County and are served by Wise County's she…
Q · north-richland-hills · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves North Richland Hills?
Birdville ISD primarily serves North Richland Hills, with portions zoned into Keller ISD (on the north side) and Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD (small southeast slice). Birdville enrolls approximately 22,63…
Q · north-richland-hills · answered 2026-05-28
When does North Richland Hills City Council meet?
North Richland Hills City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at NRH City Hall, 4301 City Point Dr. Work sessions typically precede regular meetings at 6:00 PM. Agen…
Q · north-richland-hills · answered 2026-05-28
What is North Richland Hills' 2025 property tax rate?
The City of North Richland Hills adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.547 per $100 of valuation. Combined with Birdville ISD (~$1.16), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County H…
Q · pantego · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Pantego?
Arlington ISD serves Pantego. AISD earned a C (77) on TEA 2024-25 accountability (post-appeal) and enrolls approximately 56,000 students. Pantego itself is a small enclave town (~2,429 residents, Cens…
Q · pantego · answered 2026-05-28
When does Pantego Town Council meet?
Pantego Town Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Pantego Town Hall, 1614 S Bowen Rd. Work sessions are scheduled as needed and posted separately. Agendas post on …
Q · pantego · answered 2026-05-28
What is Pantego, Texas?
Pantego is a small (~2,429 residents, Census 2020) enclave town entirely surrounded by Arlington and Dalworthington Gardens in central Tarrant County. It was incorporated in 1952 and named for an earl…
Q · pelican-bay · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Pelican Bay?
Azle ISD serves Pelican Bay. AISD enrolls approximately 6,600 students with a TEA score of 78 (C) for 2024-25 (pending TEA confirmation), and the mascot is the Hornets. Pelican Bay itself is a small (…
Q · pelican-bay · answered 2026-05-28
When does Pelican Bay City Council meet?
Pelican Bay City Council meets monthly, typically on the second Thursday at 7:00 PM at Pelican Bay City Hall, 1300 Pelican Cir. As a small lakeside city (~1,858 residents), Pelican Bay holds one regul…
Q · pelican-bay · answered 2026-05-28
What is Pelican Bay, Texas?
Pelican Bay is a small (~1,858 residents, Census 2020) city on the northwest shore of Eagle Mountain Lake in western Tarrant County, adjacent to Azle. It was incorporated in 1990 as one of the younges…
Q · reno · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Reno (Tarrant)?
Azle ISD primarily serves Reno (the Tarrant County city of Reno, not to be confused with Reno in Parker County or Lamar County, Texas). AISD enrolls approximately 6,600 students with a TEA score of 78…
Q · reno · answered 2026-05-28
When does Reno (Tarrant) City Council meet?
Reno City Council meets monthly, typically on the second Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Reno City Hall (1335 E Reno Rd, Azle area). As a very small city (~1,006 residents), Reno holds one regular meeting per m…
Q · reno · answered 2026-05-28
What is Reno (Tarrant), Texas?
Reno is a very small (~1,006 residents, Census 2020) city on the Tarrant–Parker county line near Azle in northwest Tarrant County. The city is technically incorporated in Parker County but is part of …
Q · richland-hills · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Richland Hills?
Birdville ISD serves Richland Hills. Birdville enrolls approximately 22,637 students; Birdville High School itself rated B on TEA 2024 with 91 student achievement, 84 school progress, and 84 closing g…
Q · richland-hills · answered 2026-05-28
When does Richland Hills City Council meet?
Richland Hills City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Richland Hills City Hall, 3200 Diana Dr. Agendas post on richlandhills.com under 'Agendas & Minutes' at l…
Q · richland-hills · answered 2026-05-28
Is Richland Hills the same as North Richland Hills?
No — Richland Hills and North Richland Hills are two separate incorporated cities in Tarrant County, although they share a name root and are geographic neighbors. Richland Hills (~8,128 residents) was…
Q · river-oaks · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves River Oaks?
Castleberry ISD serves River Oaks, plus the neighboring small cities of Sansom Park and parts of west Fort Worth. Castleberry enrolls approximately 4,000 students and earned a B on TEA 2024 accountabi…
Q · river-oaks · answered 2026-05-28
When does River Oaks City Council meet?
River Oaks City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at River Oaks City Hall, 4900 River Oaks Blvd. Agendas post on riveroakstx.com at least 72 hours in advance per the Texas O…
Q · river-oaks · answered 2026-05-28
Is this the same as Houston's River Oaks neighborhood?
No — Tarrant County's River Oaks is an independent city of approximately 7,427 residents on Fort Worth's near west side, incorporated in 1941. Houston's River Oaks is a wealthy neighborhood within the…
Q · saginaw · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Saginaw?
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD (EMS ISD) serves Saginaw. The district enrolls approximately 22,000 students and earned a B (87) on TEA accountability with 4 A-rated, 16 B-rated, and 8 C-rated campuses; EM…
Q · saginaw · answered 2026-05-28
When does Saginaw City Council meet?
Saginaw City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Saginaw City Hall, 333 W McLeroy Blvd. Agendas post on ci.saginaw.tx.us under 'Agendas & Minutes' at least 72 hour…
Q · saginaw · answered 2026-05-28
What is Saginaw's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Saginaw adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.4756 per $100 of valuation. Combined with Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD (~$1.13), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County …
Q · sansom-park · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Sansom Park?
Castleberry ISD serves Sansom Park, along with neighboring River Oaks and parts of west Fort Worth. Castleberry enrolls approximately 4,000 students and earned a B on TEA 2024 accountability (2024-25 …
Q · sansom-park · answered 2026-05-28
When does Sansom Park City Council meet?
Sansom Park City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Sansom Park City Hall, 5500 Buchanan St. Agendas post on cityofsansompark.org at least 72 hours in advance p…
Q · sansom-park · answered 2026-05-28
What is Sansom Park, Texas?
Sansom Park is a small (~5,152 residents, Census 2020) city in west Tarrant County between River Oaks, Lake Worth, and Fort Worth. The city was incorporated in 1949 and is named for the Sansom family,…
Q · trophy-club · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Trophy Club?
Northwest ISD (NISD) primarily serves Trophy Club. NISD earned a B (81) on TEA 2024-25 accountability and enrolls approximately 32,000 students; the mascot system includes the Texans (Northwest HS), B…
Q · trophy-club · answered 2026-05-28
When does Trophy Club Town Council meet?
Trophy Club Town Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Trophy Club Town Hall, 1 Trophy Wood Dr. (Trophy Club is incorporated as a town.) Agendas post on trophyclub…
Q · trophy-club · answered 2026-05-28
Is Trophy Club in Tarrant or Denton County?
Trophy Club sits primarily in Denton County, with a portion of the town extending into Tarrant County on the south side. Town Hall (1 Trophy Wood Dr) is in Denton County. The town's population is appr…
Q · watauga · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Watauga?
Birdville ISD primarily serves Watauga, with portions zoned into Keller ISD on the north side. Birdville enrolls approximately 22,637 students; Keller ISD enrolls ~34,078 and earned a B (85) on TEA 20…
Q · watauga · answered 2026-05-28
When does Watauga City Council meet?
Watauga City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Watauga City Hall, 7105 Whitley Rd. Work sessions typically precede regular meetings. Agendas post on wataugatx.o…
Q · watauga · answered 2026-05-28
What is Watauga's 2025 property tax rate?
The City of Watauga adopted a 2025 property tax rate of approximately $0.5732 per $100 of valuation. Combined with Birdville ISD (~$1.16), Tarrant County general (~$0.19), Tarrant County Hospital Dist…
Q · westlake · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Westlake?
Carroll ISD serves the majority of Westlake (the Southlake Dragons school district). Carroll ISD earned an A in TEA 2025 accountability — all 11 Carroll campuses A-rated three years running (2023, 202…
Q · westlake · answered 2026-05-28
When does Westlake Town Council meet?
Westlake Town Council meets monthly, typically on the fourth Monday at 5:00 PM at Westlake Town Hall, 1500 Solana Blvd (Building 7). (Westlake is incorporated as a town.) Agendas post on westlake-tx.o…
Q · westlake · answered 2026-05-28
What is Westlake, Texas?
Westlake is a small (~1,623 residents, Census 2020), affluent town in far north Tarrant County straddling the Tarrant–Denton county line. Despite its tiny population, Westlake is home to major corpora…
Q · westover-hills · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Westover Hills?
Fort Worth ISD serves Westover Hills. FWISD earned a C (73) on TEA 2024-25 accountability and enrolls approximately 70,184 students district-wide, though many Westover Hills children attend private sc…
Q · westover-hills · answered 2026-05-28
When does Westover Hills Town Council meet?
Westover Hills Town Council meets monthly, typically on the third Tuesday at 4:00 PM at Westover Hills Town Hall, 5824 Merrymount Rd. (Westover Hills is incorporated as a town.) As a very small afflue…
Q · westover-hills · answered 2026-05-28
What is Westover Hills, Texas?
Westover Hills is a very small (~711 residents, Census 2020), wealthy town entirely surrounded by Fort Worth on Fort Worth's west side. It is consistently ranked among the highest-median-income commun…
Q · westworth-village · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves Westworth Village?
Fort Worth ISD serves Westworth Village. FWISD earned a C (73) on TEA 2024-25 accountability — its second consecutive year of improvement — and enrolls approximately 70,184 students. Westworth Village…
Q · westworth-village · answered 2026-05-28
When does Westworth Village City Council meet?
Westworth Village City Council meets monthly, typically on the second Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Westworth Village City Hall, 311 Burton Hill Rd. As a small city (~2,603 residents), Westworth Village holds…
Q · westworth-village · answered 2026-05-28
What is Westworth Village, Texas?
Westworth Village is a small (~2,603 residents, Census 2020) city in west Tarrant County adjacent to NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base (formerly Carswell Air Force Base). It was incorporated in 1941, …
Q · white-settlement · answered 2026-05-28
Which ISD serves White Settlement?
White Settlement ISD primarily serves the city. The district enrolls approximately 6,700 students and earned a C on TEA 2024 accountability (2024-25 pending). The mascot is the Brewers (Brewer High Sc…
Q · white-settlement · answered 2026-05-28
When does White Settlement City Council meet?
White Settlement City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at White Settlement City Hall, 214 Meadow Park Dr. Work sessions are scheduled as needed. Agendas post on …
Q · white-settlement · answered 2026-05-28
Why is it called White Settlement?
The name dates to the 1840s, when European-American settlers established a homestead community west of what is now Fort Worth. Local Native American tribes — primarily Caddo and Comanche peoples — ref…
Q · fort-worth · answered 2026-05-27
Fort Worth's $845M bond passed May 2 — what's actually in it?
Six propositions totaling ~$845M. Prop A: $511.48M for streets and mobility infrastructure. Prop B: $185.14M for parks, recreation, and open-space improvements. The remaining propositions covered othe…
Q · arlington · answered 2026-05-27
Why is Arlington paying $273M to keep the Cowboys?
Arlington City Council voted to commit up to $273M for AT&T Stadium upgrades to extend the Cowboys' lease through 2055 (the current lease ends 2038). The team contributes at least $750M. The city's sh…
Q · keller · answered 2026-05-27
Which Keller ISD schools are closing and when?
Three intermediate schools — Bear Creek, Parkwood Hill, and Trinity Meadows — will close ahead of the 2027-28 school year. They remain open for the 2026-27 year. The May 14, 2026 board vote cited decl…
Q · mansfield · answered 2026-05-27
Did the Mansfield ISD bond propositions pass on May 2?
Yes — both. Proposition A (Equip & Renovate Facilities): 5,828 for (54.37%) vs 4,891 against (45.62%). Proposition B (Instructional Technology): 5,654 for (52.91%) vs 5,032 against (47.08%). The ballo…
Q · fort-worth · answered 2026-05-27
What's Fort Worth ISD's TEA accountability rating?
C with a score of 73 for the 2024-25 school year — the district's second consecutive year of improvement (C/70 in 2023-24, D/65 in 2022-23). Of 125 rated schools: 17 A, 28 B, 41 C, 28 D, 11 F. The num…
Q · southlake · answered 2026-05-27
What's Carroll ISD's (Southlake) TEA rating?
A, score 95. All 11 Carroll ISD campuses earned A grades in 2023, 2024, and 2025 TEA accountability ratings — three years running. Campus-level Student Achievement scores ranged 94 to 99. Carroll serv…
Q · Countywide · answered 2026-05-27
What are Tarrant County's 2025 property tax rates?
Tarrant County (general portion): ~$0.19 per $100. City of Fort Worth: $1.0624. City of Arlington: $1.0929 (down ~1¢ from 2024). Combined rates from Fort Worth ISD + City of Fort Worth + Tarrant Count…
Q · Countywide · answered 2026-05-27
Who is Tarrant County's County Judge?
Tim O'Hare. He is the 33rd County Judge of Tarrant County since the county's founding in 1849, took office January 1, 2023, and his current term runs through January 1, 2027. He is running for re-elec…
Q · Countywide · answered 2026-05-27
Who is Tarrant County's Sheriff?
Bill E. Waybourn. Source: Tarrant County elected officials (tarrantcountytx.gov).
Q · fort-worth · answered 2026-05-27
Who is Fort Worth's Mayor?
Mattie Parker, re-elected to a third term in May 2025. She has overseen significant city initiatives including the recently passed $845M bond package and additional affordable-housing investment. Sour…
Q · Countywide · answered 2026-05-27
Who is the State Senator for Tarrant County's District 9?
Taylor Rehmet (Democrat), who won the November 4, 2025 special election to replace Republican Kelly Hancock — Hancock left to become acting state comptroller. Rehmet won by roughly 14,000 votes (~15% …
Q · southlake · answered 2026-05-27
How many state football championships has Southlake Carroll won?
Eight, between 1988 and 2011. The Dragons won state in 1988, 1992, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2011 (plus one additional). The program has reached the state quarterfinals 26 times, the final four 19 t…
Q · fort-worth · answered 2026-05-27
When was Fort Worth founded and how did it get its name?
Fort Worth was established in 1849 as a U.S. Army outpost on a bluff overlooking the Trinity River. Major Ripley Allen Arnold founded it as a military outpost against Comanche raids. It was named for …
Q · fort-worth · answered 2026-05-27
How big is Fort Worth?
Fort Worth's population was estimated at 1,028,117 in 2025 — the 10th-most-populous city in the United States, the second-largest in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (after Dallas), and the fourth-most…
Q · arlington · answered 2026-05-27
When was Arlington founded and how did it get its name?
Arlington was laid out by railroad men in 1876 and named for General Robert E. Lee's home in Virginia. European settlement in the area dates back at least to the 1840s. Six Flags Over Texas opened in …
Q · mansfield · answered 2026-05-27
When was Mansfield, Texas founded?
Mansfield's origins trace to ~1856, when Ralph Sandiford Man and Julian Feild arrived and built a grist mill at what became the center of town. The community took on the name 'Mansfeild' — a combinati…
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