Parker, Texas

Parker, Texas Uniquely Country. Some of the families that came to farm and raise their children were the Dillehays, Gregorys, Hogges, McCrearys, and Parkers. John C. Parker.

One hundred and fifty years ago the area that is now Parker was covered with prairie grass, grass so high and thick that the first settlers here had to burn their fields two years straight to prepare the land for farming. Parker was the first known settler. Our community was named for his son, William C. The Corinth Presbyterian Church was established on August 2, 1846. The first school was establ

ished about 1880 in nearby Halltown (two miles east of Parker) and was known as the "Who'd A Thought It School." It was a rough and tumble school with a large enrollment of 90 children. According to long-time resident Arthur Hogge, the longest-lasting schoolmaster laid his gun on his desk to maintain order in the classroom. In the 1880's T.L. Johnson ran a gristmill and a general store. About this time the St. Louis and Southwestern Railroads planned a route through Parker and town lots were laid out. Subsequently, the railroads decided to lay tracks through Wylie instead of Parker, and with this, Parker's prospective business boom faded. In November 1900 Parker's one and only post office, opened in 1888, was closed. One store and a population of 50 were reported in 1910. By 1940 Parker had three businesses and a population of 86. It was during the 1940's that the schoolhouse was sold and torn down and the Parker children were divided into different school districts, some to Plano and some to Wylie. Parker was incorporated as a city on March 22, 1969. Since then, many city improvements, including an administration, hall facility, fire station, police station, pump station, and various road and drainage improvement projects, have been completed. Parker is proud to offer our citizens country living at its finest. Our farming and animal husbandry roots can be found everywhere. Even though our population has increased to over 2,300 persons, one can still find spacious acreage home site lots uncommon to the commonplace atmospheres of more densely populated adjoining cities. Parker retains the beauty and atmosphere found only in the country with close-in city conveniences such as nearby shopping malls, high quality Plano and Allen schools, fire and police protection, city water, and environmental concerns for waste recycling.

Congrats to our Parker, Texas fire department on their training.
06/18/2026

Congrats to our Parker, Texas fire department on their training.

Credit of this image is provided by Marcos Arias. Parker, Texas please attended and make your voices heard.
06/18/2026

Credit of this image is provided by Marcos Arias. Parker, Texas please attended and make your voices heard.

City Council MeetingTuesday, June 16, 2026
06/14/2026

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 2026

 

Municipal CourtWednesday, June 17, 2026
06/14/2026

Municipal Court
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

 

Screwworms has been found in the following counties Parker, Texas residents.
06/13/2026

Screwworms has been found in the following counties Parker, Texas residents.

The New World screwworm poses a multibillion-dollar threat to the state’s cattle industry. We’re keeping track of where these cases are reported.

What do you think about this issue Parker, Texas residents?
06/11/2026

What do you think about this issue Parker, Texas residents?

Abbott directed electric regulators and ERCOT to require new data centers to pay for all electric infrastructure needed to power their operations. bit.ly/4fWpjAT

Parker, Texas residents, here's last months report from our Parker Fire Department.
06/09/2026

Parker, Texas residents, here's last months report from our Parker Fire Department.

A happy warm and sunny Tuesday, Parker! Here are your calls for service for the month of May!

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5700 E Parker Road
Parker, TX
75002

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+19724426811

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