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RV thief’s conviction affirmed

The convictions and sentences totaling 65 years a would-be Willow Park RV thief was given by a Parker County jury last January were affirmed in an appellate ruling last week. In the trial, Lori …

Phelan drops bid for speaker; no clear winner yet

House Speaker Dade Phelan withdrew last week from seeking another term leading that chamber. After three rounds of voting on Saturday, state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield emerged as the preference of …

Weatherford history, heritage on display

Few things can match the joy that comes from a home filled with holiday cheer. Add a little history and heritage - well actually, a lot of all of the above - and you've got a season to remember. …

Deportation vow alarms construction industry

The state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President-elect Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to …
Weatherford Police Chief Lance Arnold and the Weatherford Police Department were honored by Chief Steve Stanford Bridport Texas Police Department, who is also the Accreditation Committee Chairman of the Police Chiefs Association Foundation.

Dickey honored for 35 years of service

Limiting meetings to once a month during November and December because of the holidays made for a slightly larger agenda and a much larger crowd for the Weatherford City Council on Nov. 19. That made …

Mail scam

A letter with the headline, "Weatherford City Council members need to hear from you!" visible through the envelope window could get any citizen’s attention. However, according to various …
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Sports Briefs for Dec. 13

GIRLS BASKETBALL AMS takes five of six from Jobe Seventh grade: A Team won 66-7, B Team won 25-2, C Team won 27-15. Eighth grade: A Team lost 41-19, B Team won 26-3, C Team won 24-19. …

Weatherford, TCA earn wins on hardwood 

The Weatherford Kangaroos and Trinity Christian Academy Eagles basketball teams took the floor for Friday night games on Nov, 22, while Aledo (3-0) was idle ahead of back-to-back home games Monday …

Weatherford High School and TCA Signing Day

Aubrey Madrid - Hardin Simmons University, softball Ava Garrett - Auburn University, soccer Bryce Smith - Ranger …

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GIRLS BASKETBALL AMS bests Hughes Aledo Middle School began its basketball season by taking four of six games from Burleson Hughes. Seventh grade: A Team won 49-5, B Team won 41-10, C …
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Bobby Ray France was born on July 1, 1932 in Hewitt, OK.   He was the son of William Hulen and Ethel France and was one of four children, Hulen Lee, Carl Dewayne and Norman Dale and a sister, …
The year 1956 was known for two very important reasons: the mega hit, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and the birth of Leland DuWayne Walker. Born on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1956, Leland …
Carol Pendley Ozee, 81, of Weatherford,   passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, in Burleson, Texas, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on June 4, 1943, in Crowell, …
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Veterans working in the Weatherford School District were honored at the Nov. 11 school board meeting.

Board honors veterans

It only seemed fitting that at the Weatherford School Board meeting, which was on Nov. 11 - also Veteran’s Day - that the board recognized the veterans who are part of the Weatherford ISD …

WC signs transfer agreement

Weatherford College and Sam Houston State University entered a new partnership this week designed to create seamless transfer pathways for WC students.   The agreement, signed by WC …

Sukup teaches inspiration

Inspiration comes to Richard Sukup from many places. A mountain range or a Texas sunset are reliable sources.   The artist recently returned from the Big Bend area, which can conjure …

TCA no phone policy yields results

It might seem obvious that playing games on a phone, watching videos and checking social media during class is a distraction, but researchers are finding using cell phones immediately before classes …
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Routes old and new

The song has been a staple in Christian hymnals for more than a century, underscoring deeply held beliefs. “The Way of the Cross Leads Home”--written in 1906--might be in the running for …

A couple of good ‘uns

They are a lovable couple--Dr. Chris Liebrum and his wife, Cindy--known for quickly-triggered smiles, positive attitudes, deep faith and commitment to close-knit families. Married for 52 years, …

When ‘tangs’ get ‘tongueled’

Errors committed when speaking sometimes, sadly, result in word entanglements that are simply beyond repair. None of us is immune. And, getting out of verbal messes can be as difficult as …

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