Weatherford News

Michael Martin Murphey Institute to expand Doss Center, with planned research building and outdoor theater

Michael Martin Murphey is best known for decades of writing and performing music with subjects of nature, culture, and the soul of western life. Parallel to his passion for music is his joy of …

Parker County Peach Festival to break many records, including World's largest cobbler

This large pan created by the Weatherford ISD Career and Technical Education department will hold the world’s largest peach cobbler to be made and served at the Parker County Peach Festival on Saturday, July 13 in downtown Weatherford.

The Parker County Peach Festival is always a big thing - and this year it’s going to feature a treat unlike any other the world has ever seen. The Weatherford Chamber of Commerce has …

Local water park part of worldwide event

Swimmers and lifeguards at Splash Kingdom participated in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson on Thursday, June 20. The annual worldwide event is designed to encourage water safety.

Splash Kingdom and many other water parks around the world are among the places to be during the summer for families to swim and enjoy spending time with one another, creating memories that can last …

BUSINESSES AND SERVICES

Weatherford mom and daughter presented citizenship award for finding missing person

Weatherford Police Department Investigations Division Commander Jason Hayes presented a citizenship award to Amber Smith and her daughter, Layla, for finding a missing person. The award was presented …

Willow Park City Council votes to expand driveways in the Crown Road area

The Willow Park City Council voted to increase driveway approaches in the Crown Road area at its meeting on June 25. Driveways have been a source of contention in that area lately. Following the …

Youth compete in North Texas PGA Junior Tour

A couple of area youngsters took the top prize in their respective age groups in tournaments on the North Texas PGA Junior Tour recently. At Hidden Creek in Burleson on June 19, Willow …

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 …

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Event raises support, hope, comfort

Everything aligned perfectly for the Fourth Annual Fairways for Families tournament June 14 at Squaw Creek Golf Course in Willow Park. Perfect weather, …

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 …

BUSINESSES AND SERVICES

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 …

Wooten named WC coach

Weatherford College has announced Stephanie Wooten as its new head tennis coach. She will coach both women's and men's tennis at WC. Wooten, a native of Crandall, comes to WC with head …

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 …

Weatherford woman visits Isreal in the wake of the Hamas Attack

Marina Sears saw an opportunity to help following a terrorizing moment and is doing so. The Weatherford resident made a trek across the world to help following the Hamas attacks in Israel on Oct. 7. …

Weatherford course growing in popularity and length

It takes a community effort to maintain the Weatherford Disc Golf Course, and it would seem that everyone interested is on board. Located at 115 E Lake Dr. near Lake Weatherford, the course …

Car shows have something for all tastes

Perfect restorations, custom modifications, and flat-out jalopies rolled into the Parker County Cowboy Church parking lot Saturday, May 4, as the church and arena on FM 5 in Aledo hosted their third …

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 …

Residents address council with construction complaints

A group of residents from the Crown Road area addressed the Willow Park City Council with complaints related to the construction around them at its Tuesday, May 14, meeting, The project is part …

Court Administrator earns Municipal Court Achievement

City of Weatherford Court Administrator Tiffany Bagwell earned the level three Certified Municipal Court Clerk designation. On April 9, 2024 Jennifer Bozorgnia, who is the director of …

Cowboy up for PCSP Frontier Days

Get your cowboy on and bring the herd to Frontier Days and the 77th Annual Frontier Days Rodeo when Weatherford comes alive for the week-long celebration with cowboy skills and music June 1-8. …

Improvements to water/wastewater services could lead to rate increases

Due to recent changes in wholesale water and wastewater providers, the City of Hudson Oaks recently gave notice to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation for the purpose of …

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. …

All smiles for health

It was all smiles on Friday for representatives of several Parker County non-profit organizations. Board members of the Parker County Health Foundation distributed checks to its partner organizations …

Young and old, near and far, eclipse was something to remember

Audrey Corley sat in her lawn chair, anxious and curious — combined with a little uneasiness. After all, the first-grader at Coder Elementary School in Aledo had never seen a full solar …

Youth's life honored through toy drives

Jacob Harper loved family, friends, and toys. Lots of toys. That is why his mother, Melinda Sawyer, and friends, have held regular toy drives for patients at Cook Children's Hospital since his …

A Memory Grows from loss of child

On March 12, 2013, Anderson Maxwell Graham, affectionately known as "Max," made DeAndrea Dare a mother. The former Associate Pastor at Aledo United Methodist Church said she never imagined the …

Learn to plan the perfect picnic

Everyone is invited to participate and celebrate picnics and spring by attending Spring Fling hosted by the Parker County Extension Education Association. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 …

TCA names new head of school

The Trinity Christian Academy School Board has announced that Craig Smith has been named as the fourth Head of School in the school’s history. Dr. Steve Newby, current head of school, …

Bradford starts season strong with Rangers

After a wild ride in the big leagues during his rookie campaign, Aledo native Cody Bradford went into the offseason with a checklist of things to work on in hopes of securing a roster spot with the …

Crawfish Fly-In to support Clouddancer scholarship

The Clouddancer Scholarship Fund will host its third annual Crawfish Fly-In from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the Mineral Wells Regional Airport, 5300 Airport Road in Mineral Wells. …

Age matters: Embracing the value of growing older

(BPT) - You don't have to look too far to see the proliferation of positivity campaigns in our society today. Diversity and inclusion, coupled with the message of "you're perfect just as you are," …

You may be eligible for additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

(BPT) - As COVID-19 continues to circulate in our communities, it has become apparent that the virus is here to stay, and that getting infected is possible year-round.Staying up to date with your …

Election Day Voting Information

With early voting coming to an end, attention now turns to election day. Parker County registered voters who have not yet cast their ballots in the Republican …

Early primary voting 2024

Below are the names of all candidates that will appear on ballots in Parker County. Not every race will be on every ballot — it will depend on where you live. In addition, the term …

Board remembers fallen colleague

A somber start to the Weatherford ISD board meeting Monday (Feb. 12) left members and attendees in tears as a short remembrance took place for Toby Taylor. Taylor, 53, passed away Feb. 3 …

The invisible company

Robert Rushing had to send in a picture of a sign, along with a utility bill from his business to get it listed again on Google after fraudulent listings from other companies endangered his legitimate business.

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series about a local man who discovered fraudulent businesses in his own field and in the process of uncovering them, ran the risk of losing his …

Costco highlights more growth coming

The Tuesday, Jan. 23 meeting of the Weatherford City Council was all about future growth for the city and its citizens. Over the past few years, several new businesses have come to call Weatherford …

Cash Skogg attempts to box a giant french fry.

Annual Peach Festival once again a success

Beatrice Marron took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and let her nostrils absorb the aroma around her. While silence wasn't necessary, those around her nonetheless said nothing in the moment. …

WC, Stuarts ironing out details of Canyon West gift

Richard and Nancy Stuart are finalizing the details of donating Canyon West Golf Club to Weatherford College. While negotiations are ongoing and the WC Board of Trustees will …

38th annual event promises plenty - and more

July might be the second hottest month of the year on average in Texas, but for folks visiting Weatherford on the second Saturday everything's peachy keen. And peachy ice cream, peachy …

Coyotes crush No. 1 seed

Weatherford College pitcher Davin Ronquist delivers during the drubbing of College of Central Florida on May 29.

The Weatherford College Coyotes are making quite the impression in their first-ever appearance at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I World Series in Grand Junction, …

Weatherford College earns first World Series berth

For the first time in school history, Weatherford College will play for a national championship in baseball. The Coyotes (50-9) outlasted New Mexico Junior College 15-13 to win the Region …