The leaders of Willow Park pride themselves on dreaming big. Chief among those dreams is the growth of King's Gate and numerous amenities designed to enhance life in the community. Thursday …
Take a trip back in time to the old west and experience Native American culture, cattle drive cooking, Colt-toting town sheriffs, and early life on the prairie. Maybe experience cabin life or learn …
As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide are likely undercounted, the Texas Standard reported. With climate change causing warmer days …
The latest meeting of the Weatherford City Council on Aug. 13 was a time of remembrance for James Milburn Hamilton, who passed away on June 25 in Lubbock. The day of a proclamation in his honor was …
Pandemic relief funds for schools about to end Texas public schools received more than $19 billion in pandemic relief funds over the last four years, but that pipeline of cash will largely end …
Beautiful parks are a common and popular part of nice cities. They are an enjoyable part of living there for current residents and an attraction for would-be newcomers. The City of Willow Park …
The capital murder conviction of a former John Peter Smith Hospital administrator who shot two Arlington women in a Willow Park bank parking lot in 2017 was affirmed in an appeals court decision …
The Weatherford College Board of Trustees proposed the 2024 ad valorem tax rate of 10.6087 cents per $100 valuation for Parker County property owners at their recent August meeting, the same as the …
There are no community bathrooms down the hall, no bunk beds, and no shared closets. However, Weatherford College students lucky enough to get into the new Vickie and Jerry Durant Hall won’t …
In response to the increasing needs of businesses in Parker and Wise counties and the surrounding areas, Weatherford College is adding a Department of Business and Behavioral Science. …
Christian Men’s Fellowship of Parker County and Senator Phil King honored Rev. Curtis Jefferson with the Earl King Award at CMF’s monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 5. Jefferson is the …
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) announced a proposed plan to purchase 51 acres of property in west Fort Worth within the Walsh Ranch development for the purpose of building a new campus …
A federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported. At …
A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard . …
Weatherford College President Tod Allen Farmer and President Kelly Miller of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi signed a transfer agreement recently to align the institution’s nursing …
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has given the green light for a fifth bachelor’s degree at Weatherford College. Pending accreditation and board approval, the Bachelor …
In an ironic twist, a Willow Park man whose security firm was hired to protect school children has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and prohibited sexual contact, according to …
The 2024 Parker County Peach Festival is now past, but the taste of all of the luscious delicacies lingers. Once again the food contest was a popular part of the weekend’s festivities July …
As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to …
For meeting folks from all walks of life and enjoying everything under the sun - a blistering sun, as always - it just doesn’t get any better than spending a day at the Parker County Peach …
The Weatherford College Board of Trustees announced the resignation of longtime board member Mac Smith at their meeting on Thursday, July 11. “Mac served for many years and …
Each summer the Parker County Peach Festival is a destination point for folks who love to travel - and, of course, for those who love peaches. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, …
A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune …
Kai Elliott, a 2024 Aledo High School graduate, died in an automobile accident on the evening of July 4. Aledo ISD Superintendent Susan Bohn released the following statement: "I am heavy-hearted …
Residents of Weatherford and city officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of York Avenue and recognize all the improvements that were made to the Northwest Quadrant on June 27.. York Avenue …
