Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield. A total of 48 representatives are backing the two-term …
With a complete and informative presentation City Administrator Sterling Naron dotted the proverbial I’s and crossed the T’s while presenting the 2024-2025 Hudson Oaks proposed budget to …
Fun, mingling, and education will be in the spotlight on Tuesday, Oct. 1 as Willow Park will host National Night Out from 5-8 p.m. at Kings Gate Park. The event focuses on police and community …
After negotiations to acquire the land around King's Gate Bridge have proved unsuccessful, the Willow Park City Council voted to move forward with eminent domain proceedings at its meeting on …
The 31st annual Coyote Chase Race 5K and 1-mile run will take place Saturday, Nov. 16, at Weatherford College. Pre-registered runners will receive a long-sleeved, …
Eligible Texans planning to vote in the November general election have until Oct. 7 to register, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds folks. The registration deadline applies to …
The Weatherford City Council went through a short but weighty agenda at its Sept. 10 meeting, approving a budget and tax rate for the coming year, and authorizing a major development agreement. …
Commercial growth in Parker County opened a new chapter recently with the announcement that Worthington Bank has acquired land for its new corporate headquarters, to be located on the southwest …
The occasion was large and the announcement absolutely enormous when Weatherford College president Dr. Todd Farmer took the stage following his annual president’s luncheon. Farmer announced the …
Friendship is contagious at Grace First Presbyterian Church of Weatherford. Guests are showered with greetings, smiles, and conversation while walking the halls or attending a service. Warm …
The Weatherford College Board of Trustees made waves during its September meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13. From adding a new board member to hearing of a proposed multi-million dollar donation to …
A 200-page report from the Department of Homeland Security faulted U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the Uvalde school shooting in 2022, concluding they “failed to establish command and …
The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees approved submitting a class size exception waiver at its regular meeting on Sept. 9. The meeting featured Austin Elementary School and its principal, …
Even a well-informed service veteran may not know all the benefits, services and amenities offered to them. Army Veteran Mark Lusk learned there is much he didn’t know about resources for Vets, …
At its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Willow Park City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget with a general fund of over $5.6 million. It will go into effect, along with a new property …
It took some time, but a set of new laws and rules passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023 went into effect on Sept. 1, the Houston Chronicle reported. Prominent among these are the SCOPE Act, or …
Dawn Brooks, Chief Financial Officer for the City of Weatherford, addressed the council and many residents Tuesday, Aug. 27, with a detailed supplemental proposal for the City of Weatherford’s …
In the world of beauty pageants, it’s typically the mother supporting, guiding and cheering on her daughter as she navigates the challenges faced by pageant contestants. In the Krier …
The Weatherford School District Board of Trustees approved a new tax rate and budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year at a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29. The tax rate was set at $1.0342, a …
There are few things more Texan than country roots music, barbecue, and western traditions, and all will be plentiful at the 20th annual Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Ranch Rodeo. Packed into …
Willow Park City Council members discussed a proposed 43 cents per $100 2024-25 property tax rate at their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27 The proposed rate is an increase from the 40 cents …
The faculty and students at Weatherford College care about their veterans. So much so that in June, WC alum Beth Wetsel chose to create a Veterans Tranquility Garden for her capstone project to …
The dog-day heat wave has sent power demands to new records, the Austin American-Statesman reported. With much of the state enduring an excessive heat warning, power demand peaked at 85,559 megawatts …
The leaders of Willow Park pride themselves on dreaming big. Chief among those dreams is the growth of King's Gate and numerous amenities designed to enhance life in the community. Thursday …
Take a trip back in time to the old west and experience Native American culture, cattle drive cooking, Colt-toting town sheriffs, and early life on the prairie. Maybe experience cabin life or learn …
