Parker County
Recent News About Parker County
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In 2022, Parker County ranks 225th among Texas counties for government transfer income per capita at $9,033
In 2022, residents of Parker County received an average of $9,033 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th lowest in Texas.
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Reopening Updates for Parker County Main Annex
Reopening updates at the Parker County Main Annex located at 1112 Santa Fe Dr., Weatherford, TX 76086:
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60 Day Outdoor Burn Ban in Parker County
60 Day Outdoor Burn Ban in Parker County
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Super Safety Saturday in Willow Park, Saturday, June 4TH 9 A.M. - Noon
SUPER SAFETY SATURDAY IN WILLOW PARK, SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH 9 A.M. - NOON
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Applications for 2022 Are Now Being Accepted
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) applications for 2022 are now being accepted.
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Parker County Proclaims April 24 - 30, 2022 as Crime Victims’ Rights Weekbera
PARKER COUNTY PROCLAIMS APRIL 24 - 30, 2022 AS CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
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7 Day Emergency Outdoor Burn Ban In Parker County
Today, Parker County Judge signed an Emergency Outdoor Burn Ban for Parker County effective the morning of Friday, December 24, 2021 for the next 7 days expiring on December 31, 2021.
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Texas Neighborhood Services Recognized
Texas Neighborhood Services (TNS) was recognized during Parker County Commissioners Court on 11/22/2021 for delivering comprehensive human services that are responsive to the needs and values of families, individuals, and the communities they serve.
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Weatherford Downtown Christmas - December 4th, 2021
* Christmas on the Square (10am - 4pm, Presented by Weatherford Chamber of Commerce)
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Parker County Proclaims November 7 - 13, 2021 As Veterans Week
Freedom is not free, and with this observance, we are reminded of the price that has been paid and continues to be paid to protect the very ideals that are the foundation of this state and nation.
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Parker County Sheriff’s Office welcomes our newest deputy, Trevon McNealy.
Trevon was born in Dothan, Alabama, and graduated Northview High School in 2007.
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Census Bureau reports Parker County population was 133,811 in 2019
Parker County had a population of 133,811 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West DFW News.
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Census Bureau reports Parker County population was 138,447 in 2020
Parker County had a population of 138,447 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West DFW News.
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Parker County Livestock Improvement Association receives Texas Rain Catcher Award
The Parker County Livestock Improvement Association has received the Texas Rain Catcher Award from the Texas Water Development Board.
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Statue of Confederate soldier to stay on Parker County Courthouse lawn after commissioners’ vote
A monument of a Confederate soldier will remain on the Parker County Courthouse lawn in Weatherford after a unanimous vote by county commissioners to retain its location.
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Parker County seeks creative opportunities for COVID-19 relief funding
The Parker County Commissioners Court gave its blessing to the execution of CARES Act eligibility certification.
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Parker County officials irate as new voting machines malfunction during primaries
Parker County officials said voting machine failures that happened at five locations during the primary election cannot happen again.
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Parker County incumbents sweep primary elections
WEATHERFORD – The primary election in Parker County saw many incumbents claiming victory over their challengers.
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Parker County ranked 27th in Texas for resident earnings in 2018
Parker County ranked 27th among counties in Texas by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Parker County ranked 31st in Texas for resident earnings in 2019
Parker County ranked 31st among counties in Texas by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.