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Patrick releases 25 legislative priorities

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway,  The Texas Tribune  reported. They include banning all forms of consumable THC, …

$1 billion for vouchers, $5 billion for teachers?

Legislative budget writers are proposing nearly $5 billion to increase teacher pay and $1 billion to implement a school voucher program in the next biennium, the  Austin American-Statesman …

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 …

Willow Park: Franklin stepping down as police chief

Daniel Franklin has stepped down as the chief of police in Willow Park, effective immediately. The announcement of his resignation came during a special called city council meeting on Thursday, Jan. …

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. …

Roger Williams sworn in

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Sports Briefs for Feb. 7

BOYS BASKETBALL Weatherford Tison vs. Joshua Loflin Seventh grade: A team won 55-31, B team lost 30-15. Eighth grade: A team lost 27-14, B team won 49-37. Players of the game …

Basketball: No. 8 TCA edges rival LCCS in two OT

The Trinity Christian Eagles, ranked No. 8 in the state in TAPPS Class 4A by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, faced a tough TAPPS District 1-4A foe in the form of their rivals Tuesday …

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 …

No. 2 Lady Roos hold off Aledo

ALEDO – With district play set to begin the following week, the matchup between Weatherford’s Lady Roos and the hosting Ladycats was set to serve as a litmus test for both squads when …
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Jerry James Loftin, Attorney at Law, passed away Sunday, January 26, at his home. He is survived by his children, Trey Loftin and Jennifer of Aledo and their children, Jurrien, Meagan, Patrice …
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 …
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Two Worlds, One Sound concert upcoming

Weatherford College’s Hyeyoung Song and Russian pianist Eleonora Karpukhova will perform “Two Worlds, One Sound,” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, in the Alkek Fine Arts Center. …

Weatherford wins 6A D2 cheerleading title

The Weatherford spirit team won the Class 6A Division II state championship Jan. 16-18 at the University Interscholastic League State Spirit Championships at the Fort Worth Convention Center. …

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 …
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Tears of a tragedy

Tears of millions of Americans have scarcely dried since the tragic mid-air collision of a passenger airliner with a military helicopter on January 29 in the icy waters of the Potomac River in …

A hat that stays put

My aged Uncle Mort admitted the other day that he feels like it’s time for him to re-enter the stock market, and this time, “brimming with confidence.” He swore off trying to …

Killdozer — a real life horror story

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 …

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