UPDATE: EAST BANKHEAD CLOSURES

GOVERNOR ABBOTT EXPANDS BUSINESS OPENINGS IN TX, ANNOUNCES SURGE RESPONSE TEAMS TO COMBAT COVID-19

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where announced that he will be issuing an Executive Order to expand openings of certain businesses and activities. The Governor also announced new guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) ...

COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVES LETTER TO SEND TO GOVERNOR ABBOTT

April 30, 2020

Dear Governor Abbott:

In Parker County, small businesses are vital to the local population and economy.  The effects of COVID-19 have been devastating to our small businesses.  

Since the start of the outbreak, businesses and...

GOVERNOR ABBOTT'S REPORT TO OPEN TEXAS - ISSUED APRIL 27, 2020

From Senator Fallon:  

Gov Abbott has just announced that Texas will reopen in three phases. His plan is consistent with the protocols and guidance put forth by the White House and the CDC. Public safety and health is of paramount concern and as T...

TEXAS NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY COVID-19

From Texas Neighborhood Services...

On Thursday April 23. 2020 the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs approved contracts for Texas Neighborhood Services to provide additional assistance to individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 sh...

COUNTY JUDGE ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF COVID-19 TASK FORCE

I am excited to announce the formation of a COVID-19 Task Force to combine resources in fighting this serious virus.

This ensures proper coordination between Parker County, the County’s Emergency Operations Center, all cities, as well as communit...

COUNTY JUDGE SIGNS ORDER FOR COVID-TESTING REPORTING

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, County Judge Pat Deen signed an order for all Parker County physicians, public, private and commercials labs and medical facilities to report the number of COVID-19 tests being conducted.  This information will be sent...

FIRST AMENDED DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus, now designated COVID-19, as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020; and 

WHEREAS, President Trump declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020; and

WHEREAS, COVID-19 was first detecte...

PARKER COUNTY PARTICIPATES WITH GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT'S OFFICE ON PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE

On Thursday, March 12, 2020, Parker County Judge Pat Deen and Parker County Emergency Management Coordinator Sean Hughes participated in a conference call hosted by Governor Greg Abbott regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus. 

At the time of this press re...

SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY TIPS

Spring is just around the corner which means it is time to prepare for possible severe weather.  Although Texas does not have an official start of a severe weather season, possible severe weather can strike at any time, especially during our peak...

TRANSPORTATION TOWN HALL MEETING & PRESENTATION

On January 14th, the second Transportation Town Hall meeting was held to discuss the county’s updated thoroughfare plan and the existing transportation infrastructure.

This meeting continued the conversation regarding the framework developed by e...

PARKER COUNTY ADOPTS BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR

THIS TOTAL TAX RATE OF $0.358619 CENTS WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.  "THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 6% PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 ...

COUNTY JUDGE QUARTERLY - FALL 2019

Update from County Judge Pat Deen

MAKE SURE THE PROPERTY YOU ARE BUYING IS NOT IN A FLOODPLAIN

MAKE SURE THE PROPERTY YOU ARE BUYING IS NOT IN A FLOODPLAIN

  With the rapid growth Parker County is experiencing, Parker County Floodplain Coordinator Ryen Mowrey has an important reminder for those looking to purchase or develop land.

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FM 51 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 24

June 18, 2019 WEATHERFORD – Weather permitting, work will begin on the FM 51 project Monday, June 24. Blythe Construction will begin work at the Clear Fork Trinity River Bridge and proceed south.

To facilitate this work, lane closures will be nec...

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