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Online scholarship applications now open

Weatherford College has opened its online scholarship application for the 2025-26 academic year, and all students planning to attend WC this fall are encouraged to apply now. The deadline to apply is …

Honors program continues growth

Dr. Christi Cook, coordinator of Weatherford College’s Honors Program, was excited to share the continued success of her students with the Board of Trustees at their meeting on Thursday, Jan. …

Council honors McLeod

The Weatherford City Council recognized one of the city’s own during its Tuesday, Jan. 14 meeting. Dr. Stacy McLeod, who serves as the City of Weatherford Animal Services Veterinarian, was …

Deadline approaching to avoid property tax penalties

The deadline to pay property taxes in Texas, thus avoiding additional property tax penalties and interest, is Jan. 31. Payments must be received or postmarked by that day. Visit …

Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast

The Texas Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue available than it had during the previous biennium. …

Mayor’s office contested in May election

Doyle Moss has filed for re-election as the mayor of Willow Park, a position he has held for eight years. He will also have some competition for the job as Teresa Palmer has also filed to run for the …
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TCA earns pair of dominant district wins

The Trinity Christian Eagles boys basketball team hosted Midland Classical and Trinity School of Midland on consecutive weekend days – Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17 and 18, respectively. In …

Sports Briefs

BASEBALL Poker Night Fundraiser The Aledo Bearcats annual Poker Night Fundraiser is Jan. 18 at the Morningstar Amenity Center. The event supports the Aledo High baseball and features …

Weatherford athletes honored for achievements

Seniors Landrie Polk and Brendan Ballard received Athlete of the Month honors at the January WISD School Board meeting. Polk was the high scorer in the Lady Roos’ matchup against North …

Sports Briefs - Jan 10

BASEBALL Poker Night Fundraiser The Aledo Bearcats annual Poker Night Fundraiser is Jan. 18 at the Morningstar Amenity Center. The event supports the Aledo High baseball and features …
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Obituaries
Georgia Geneyne (Hendricks) Clark, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Geneyne was born November 29, 1935 in Dallas, the daughter of Alleyne Rickard Hendricks and Eugene Hendricks. …
Clayton Colby Thomas, 39, of Hico, Texas, left us suddenly on January 14, 2025. A loving husband, son, brother, and uncle, Colby will be remembered for his endless creativity, a talent for building …
Patricia (Patty) Jung Williams of Willow Park passed away on January 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. As the President of Roger Williams Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Ram in …
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Weatherford ISD

Annual report card shines with good grades

The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees had more to celebrate than the annual Board Member Appreciation Day Jan. 13.   The board received thanks and recognitions, but cheerfully bestowed …

Weatherford College looking for distinguished alumni

Continuing a tradition of recognizing exceptional former students, Weatherford College is accepting nominations for its annual alumni awards. Nominations for the Alumnus of the Year and …

TCA announces Preview Day Jan. 24

Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park has announced that it will host a preview day for families who are interested in the elementary and secondary programs the school offers. “This …

Board recognizes Baker, Lady Roos VB 

At the recent meeting of the Weatherford School Board, Superintendent Beau Rees recognized Elizabeth Baker, music teacher at Martin Elementary. Baker recently received the Athena Award from the …
Commentary

Killdozer — a real life horror story

The book "Killdozer" tells the true story of how a man in Granby, Colorado built a machine of destruction out of a bulldozer and then rampaged the city.

Those who know me well know my affinity for the mountains of Colorado. With my daughter, son-in-law, and precious granddaughter living in Denver, the lovely Mrs. Junell and I are fortunate to be able …

Another New Year

Relax. This is NOT going to be another one of those “promise pieces” about helpful resolutions that might elevate life for me in 2025. I leave that to others. In fact, were I to make …

Rambos back when

To most Texans, the name “Rambo” may mean little, but to Todd Compton it evokes memories from his childhood, when kinfolk spoke of 17th century ancestors who lived in what is now …

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