Springtown, TX Police Department

10/16/2026

October 16, 2026 18:15 - The roadway is reopened.

October 16, 2026 17:45 - Motor Vehicle Accident

The westbound lanes of Hwy. 199 are currently closed in front of Allsup’s due to a motor vehicle accident.

At this time, there are no known injuries.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area, seek alternate routes, and use caution when traveling near the scene.

We will provide updates as additional information becomes available.

10/11/2026

16:25 update: The eastbound lanes of Hwy. 199 have reopened.

LifeCare EMS has transported the pedestrian by ground ambulance to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in downtown Fort Worth for further medical evaluation and treatment.

We appreciate the public’s patience while emergency personnel responded to the incident and worked to safely reopen the roadway.

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OCTOBER 11, 2026 16:00 — TRAFFIC ALERT – VEHICLE VS. PEDESTRIAN

Springtown police officers and other emergency personnel are responding to a reported vehicle-versus-pedestrian incident on Hwy. 199 in front of Community Bank.

The outside (right) eastbound lane of Hwy. 199 is currently blocked in the area while emergency personnel work at the scene.

Residents are encouraged to avoid the area, and if they must travel through the area to use caution, reduce their speed, and be prepared for possible delays.

10/09/2026

Update 12:15:

The gas leak has been successfully isolated and stopped.

The roadway has been reopened.

We appreciate the efforts of all responding personnel and utility crews who worked to resolve the situation safely, as well as the patience and cooperation of motorists and residents during the closure.

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SUSPECTED GAS LEAK/ROAD CLOSURE - October 9, 2026 09:15

Crews and public safety personnel are on the scene of suspected gas leak near the intersection of Goshen Road and Hwy. 199 caused by utility work in the area.

Springtown PD officers and firefighters from Parker County ESD 1 are on scene, and Goshen Road is currently closed between Birch Street and Hwy. 199 as a precaution.

At this time, the closure is limited to this section of Goshen Road. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the roadway can be safely reopened.

Currently there is no need for evacuations of any kind, but we ask the public to avoid the area. We will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

09/29/2026

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 22:22- ROAD CLOSURE — SOUTH MAIN STREET (FM 51)

Both directions of travel are temporarily closed in the 700 block of South Main Street.

A semi-truck was forced to brake suddenly, causing the material it was hauling to shift and fall from the trailer. The roadway will remain closed while a crane is used to safely reload the material onto the truck.

Please avoid the area and use an alternate route until the roadway can be safely reopened.

We appreciate everyone’s patience while crews work to clear the roadway. We anticipate the closure lasting one hour.

09/15/2026

08/12/2026

August 12, 2026 17:00 -- Traffic Disruption Pojo Road and Hwy. 199. Currently there is a disabled 18-wheeler in the westbound lane of Hwy. 199. A wrecker is en route, but drivers should expect delays until the roadway is able to be cleared.

07/22/2026

July 22, 2026 19:00 UPDATE: TRAFFIC LIGHT FUNCTION RESTORED.

We have been informed by TxDOT that the light has been restored to normal operations.

Thank you for your patience!

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July 22, 2026 18:25 UPDATE: TxDOT has arrived on scene to begin troubleshooting and restoration. At this time we have not been provided an ETA as to when it will be restored. Drivers should treat the intersection as a 4-way stop until the light resumes normal operations.

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July 22, 2026 17:15 TRAFFIC ALERT – Hwy. 199 & Hilltop Drive

The traffic signals at the intersection of SH 199 and Hilltop Drive are currently flashing red, causing significant traffic delays. Congestion extends to Williams-Ward Road.

Springtown Police officers are on scene directing traffic, and TxDOT has been notified and is en route to address the signal issue.

Please use caution when approaching the intersection, follow officers’ directions, and consider using an alternate route if possible. We appreciate your patience as crews work to restore normal traffic operations.

07/13/2026

JULY 13, 2026 20:55 — MISSING PERSON LOCATED

Officers have located and made in-person contact with this individual and confirmed that they are safe. There is no evidence of foul play or any criminal matter warranting further investigation, and as such, no additional details will be released.

We sincerely appreciate the public’s assistance in this matter and are happy that it was quickly resolved and that the individual is safe.

JULY 13, 2026 17:30 -- MISSING PERSON

The Springtown Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating 18-year-old Hayden Ebner.

Hayden is an 18-year-old white male who was last seen on the evening of July 12, 2026, near the 500 block of East Highway 199 in Springtown (near Brookshire's)

Hayden is described as:
• 5'10" tall
• Approximately 130 pounds
• Brown hair
• Brown eyes
• Last seen wearing a dark colored shirt, blue jeans, white tennis shoes, carrying a digital camouflage print backpack.

If you have any information regarding Hayden's whereabouts, please contact the Springtown Police Department immediately at 817-220-0828, option 1.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.