Fred Hammons announced he is running for Parker County Commissioner, Precinct 4. He said he “believes citizens deserve a commissioner who is actually present, consistently responsive, and …
The last day to register to vote for the March 3 primary is Feb. 2, according to the Texas secretary of state’s office. Early voting runs from Feb. 17 through Feb. 27, with Feb. 20 being the …
To assist the Weatherford ISD Board in conducting a search for candidates for the superintendent position, trustees voted to approve a contract with CCR Educational Consultants at its meeting Jan. …
In a surprise revelation at the Willow Park City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, it appears Mayor Teresa Palmer violated attorney-client privilege concerning the Home Rule Charter Committee. …
A day after the Willow Park City Council ordered the upcoming May 2 election, the first three candidates for council have filed to run. Marcy Galle, Roy Kurban, and Gary Houston Wingard entered …
The first debate in the state’s Democratic primary for US Senate is set for Jan. 24 in Georgetown, The Dallas Morning News reported. US Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico …
Zan Prince, a member and officer of the Parker County Republican Women, was elected District Director for District 10 with the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW). District 10 …
Amy Fennell, Republican candidate for Texas House District 60, has announced she is leaving the race. Fennell said her decision to withdraw from the campaign against incumbent Mike Olcott came after …
A spate of new laws took effect on Jan. 1, The Dallas Morning News reported. Here’s a brief summary of the most notable new laws now in force: County sheriff’s offices are now required to …
The goal of a collaboration between Pastor Clark Bosher and Congressman Roger Williams, with YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth CEO Mike Brown and COO Eddie Dobbins, is to bring the communal magic of …
May 16 The front page highlights several “Swearing-In” ceremonies. Willow Park: Teresa Palmer takes office as the new mayor. Eric Contreras and Chawn Gilliland were also sworn in …
January 3 Parker County: Jason Lane was appointed as the new Emergency Management Coordinator. He previously served as the deputy coordinator for Frisco, managing emergency programs, …
With myriad ways to get information these days, finding one reliable source can be difficult. For WISD parents, that task is made simpler by a platform called Parent Square. And even better …
The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights: Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a …
Thanks to a pair of grants totaling close to $1 million, the City of Willow Park will soon begin work on landscaping, sidewalks, and other improvements. The Texas Transportation Commission …
Winter has officially arrived, and officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas say the Texas power grid is expected to hold up through most weather conditions, the Houston Chronicle …
It happens to everyone. A door is accidentally left open, or a collar is not secured properly to its leash, and the next thing you know, the family dog is off to the races. What generally …
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, entered the U.S. Senate race on the final day to file, pitting her against state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock. The Austin American-Statesman reported the …
On Dec. 11 Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the Safer Schools Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that establishes two pilot grant programs within the Department of Justice to help …
In a trial that concluded Thursday afternoon in Weatherford, a Parker County jury gave a 32-year-old man who pled guilty to intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault offenses maximum prison …
In perhaps its shortest ever, the Willow Park City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, and approved moving forward with Phase 2 of the Bankhead Utility Extension Project. The …
A relatively light agenda before the holidays still proved productive for the Weatherford City Council. At its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16, council voted to approve both the expansion of the Tax …
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to reverse a lower court’s ruling and uphold the mid-decade redrawn congressional map for Texas sent candidates scrambling to file or opt to retire …
After nearly six years at the helm of the Weatherford Independent School District, Superintendent Dr. Beau Rees announced his intent to retire in summer 2026 on Tuesday. Rees informed the school …
At the start of the Willow Park City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Mayor Teresa Palmer began by demanding decorum during every meeting going forward, notably telling those making public …
