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Fire safety urged across Texas for July 4 weekend

With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when …

Aledo youth, mom lobby for protection with the Take it Down Act to combat revenge social media posts

Ana McAdams will go to the ends of the earth if necessary to prevent what happened to her daughter, Elliston Berry, from happening to anyone else.   Berry is a victim of deepfake revenge …

Electric demand could nearly double by 2030

The chief of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas told state lawmakers recently that the state’s power demand could nearly double in just six years. The reasons: population growth, new …

Annual Parker County event closes successful week

The arena is quiet and the trailer parking area is empty. The 2024 Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo and Frontier Days is in the books with high attendance, entertaining exhibits, and cash …

Coaches, AD react to expanded playoffs

Football has enjoyed two state championships in each classification for a long time. Now, more teams will get to share that experience following last week's ruling by the University Interscholastic …

Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returns

Drought conditions across the state dropped a percentage point in May compared to the previous month, with 26% of the state in some stage of drought, primarily in West and South Texas and parts of …
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Weatherford Wild finds gold at Flower Mound swim meet

The Weatherford Wild competed in their second meet of the 2024 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation summer season in Flower Mound recently. The team brought home 24 gold medals (13 females, 11 males), …

TCU’s Gracie Morris competes in the 1,500-meter run at the Olympic Trials

Recent TCU graduate and track phenom Gracie Morris competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, Thursday evening, June 27 in the 1,500-meter run.   The Aledo …

WC's Fortenberry NJCAA DI Pitcher of Year

Sophomore Robert Fortenberry of Weatherford College has been named the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Pitcher of the Year. This season for the Coyotes, Fortenberry had a …

Coyotes continue CNFR streak with strong performances 

All three Coyotes representing Weatherford College at the College National Finals Rodeo placed in at least one round of their respective competitions this past week. This marked WC’s 19th …
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Loving mother Phyllis Gebhardt passed away at the age of 67 on June 14, surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born July 15, 1956, in Long Beach, California. After moving to Texas, Phyllis …
Paula Nita Wylie, 80, peacefully departed on this life, Friday, May 31, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Paula Wylie was born October 27, 1943, in Fort Worth, Texas to parents, Arthur and …
Marvin Monel Glasgow, 83, of Willow Park, passed away on May 6, 2024. Marvin was born July 7, 1940 to parents Willie Andrew and Mary Ethel Glasgow in Tyler, Texas. After graduation, he served …
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Weatherford ISD

Longtime community member to fill unexpired term

When Weatherford’s Kindra Lucia was sworn in at the June 10 Weatherford Independent School District’s monthly meeting, it was a bittersweet moment. Lucia, who was approved at a …

Million dollar donation aids Weatherford Christian School

Finding a high return on investment can be impossible in these uncertain economic times, but for Jim Bob and Kate Measures, there was no question where they wanted to donate their land sale for an …

Board gets more info on budget

The Weatherford Independent School District got more clarity on the budget, and while the news could be better it certainly is less bleak than what some other districts are facing.   At its …

TEA approves teacher incentive program

The Weatherford Independent School District got welcome news recently when it received word from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that one of its programs has been validated and approved.   …
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The Hope Chest celebrates 10 years: Dressing the part for fighting poverty

Hope Chest volunteer Marilyn Morris and manager Heidi Hodosta help a customer. The Hope Chest is the Center of Hope’s resale shop that offers donated upscale items at a fraction of their original cost.

A decade back the people at Parker County Center of Hope - who were already doing a great job helping fight poverty in our area - came up with an idea to take the battle to another level. They …

The Unabomber Party? Texans Deserve Better

“Ban Democrat Chairs!”’ has been the battle cry of the Dunn/Wilks faction of the Republican Party of Texas for several House legislative sessions. This effort, closely aligned with …

Beatitudes In Every Classroom

Our good neighbors to the east just passed a law to put displays of The Ten Commandments in every classroom in all Louisiana public schools. No doubt, this will be the catalyst that returns Louisiana …

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