What’s new in Boyd?

With new housing developments being constructed in the city, that means more recreational opportunities for the growing community. The James Snodgrass Memorial Park is being constructed on Hobbs Street and will feature a playground, soccer fields, tennis courts, beach volleyball, a walking trail and a pavilion.

Population

• 1,200

Location

• South Wise County at the intersection of Farm Road 730 and Texas 114
• 35 miles northwest of Fort Worth
• 56 miles northwest of Dallas
• 32 miles southwest of Denton

City Hall

• 100 E. Rock Island Ave.
• (940) 433-5166

City Council

• Mayor: Brent Wilson
• Council members: Mayor pro-tem Joe Bob Unger, Jeannette Harmon, Lenard Reynolds, Rod Bill Scroggins and R.T. Brooks

Tax Rate

• $0.41 per $100 valuation

Meetings

• City council: The first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at city hall.
• The council also serves as the planning and zoning commission.

Other boards

• Boyd Cemetery: Annual meeting held the first Sunday in May.
• Parks: Call city hall for meeting times.
• The city has its own water and sewer system and also purchases water from the Walnut Creek Special Utility District.

Amenities

• Boyd Raceway, a dirt track offering a variety of stock class races, located a few miles south of the city off Farm Road 2048.
• International Exotic Feline Sanctuary located a few miles east of the city on Texas 114.

Events

• Boyd Chili Cookoff in May

Police Department

• Station at 731 E. Rock Island Ave.
• Police Chief Harry Lamance, three full-time officers and one part-time officer
• Non-emergencies call: (940) 433-8400

Volunteer Fire Department

• Station at 135 North Wilson
• Fire chief: Kent Spencer
• For fire department assistance, call 911 for emergencies or (940) 433-5755 for the fire hall.
• The fire department assists the Wise County Emergency Medical Service on emergency calls in and around the city. The EMS has an ambulance stationed in Boyd.

Chamber of Commerce

• Boyd is a member of the South Wise County Chamber of Commerce.

Schools

• Administration building is located at 500 W. Knox Ave.
• Class 2A, the Boyd school district has four campuses: an elementary, intermediate, middle and high school.
• Greg Stone is superintendent.
• The administration phone number is (940) 433-2327.