In his youth, the thrill of street racing once landed Chad Marbut in trouble, but the Weatherford Assistant City Manager channeled that “need for speed” by joining the U.S. Air Force. …
Needing a change and structure, Weatherford’s Robert Hartmann had no idea how joining the Army National Guard in October 2000 would shape his life. Now, 26 years later, Hartmann does his best …
The Weatherford Kangaroos fell short in the final minutes in the red zone at Arlington on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Colts defense sacked Roo quarterback Braelyn Jones on fourth-and-goal to preserve Arlington's 33-28 win.
This week has been a technical nightmare that continues into the final preparations of this newspaper being sent to press. My routine for the last several elections has been to tune in to the …
Parker County voters stayed “true red,” overwhelmingly voting for Republicans up and down the ticket on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. However, it wasn’t enough as a blue wave washed over …
The Weatherford Kangaroos look to end their regular season with a win against an Arlington team that needs to win to get into the playoffs. The games kicks off at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the …
For most people, tackling 110 flights of stairs sounds daunting, if not impossible. But for Weatherford firefighter Jacob Diaz, it is an honor and a privilege. Diaz, and …
An old saying goes, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” The Parker County Center of Hope certainly resembles that …
There are moments that change our lives that, at first, seem as normal as brushing our teeth or driving a car. That was the case for Weatherford’s Nikki Smith. …
A walk through the Doss Heritage and Culture Center is like traveling through time. When you go through the front doors, you enter a world of imagination and wonder, a place where education and …
Sanctified Hope, a Christ-centered transitional program for women who have been incarcerated, held its Light the World Fashion Show on Aug. 28 at Northside Baptist Church in Weatherford. The models …
The 15th annual Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot has named Andy Gonzalez as the 2026 recipient. Andy was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2024. He is a dedicated father, …
It’s Hispanic Heritage month. It’s that odd month-long celebration that takes the last half of September and the first half of October. I think most folks in Parker County pay little …
I’ve watched the debate surrounding Willow Park’s proposed Home Rule Charter become increasingly heated. Serious claims rage across social media about constant recall elections, an Ethics Board …
There’s an old expression, but it’s tried and true and still holds up today. Act like you’ve been there before and you know you’re coming back. Call me old school, it’s OK. I wear …
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