Winter has officially arrived, and officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas say the Texas power grid is expected to hold up through most weather conditions, the Houston Chronicle …
It happens to everyone. A door is accidentally left open, or a collar is not secured properly to its leash, and the next thing you know, the family dog is off to the races. What generally …
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, entered the U.S. Senate race on the final day to file, pitting her against state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock. The Austin American-Statesman reported the …
On Dec. 11 Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the Safer Schools Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that establishes two pilot grant programs within the Department of Justice to help …
In a trial that concluded Thursday afternoon in Weatherford, a Parker County jury gave a 32-year-old man who pled guilty to intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault offenses maximum prison …
In perhaps its shortest ever, the Willow Park City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, and approved moving forward with Phase 2 of the Bankhead Utility Extension Project. The …
A relatively light agenda before the holidays still proved productive for the Weatherford City Council. At its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16, council voted to approve both the expansion of the Tax …
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to reverse a lower court’s ruling and uphold the mid-decade redrawn congressional map for Texas sent candidates scrambling to file or opt to retire …
After nearly six years at the helm of the Weatherford Independent School District, Superintendent Dr. Beau Rees announced his intent to retire in summer 2026 on Tuesday. Rees informed the school …
At the start of the Willow Park City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Mayor Teresa Palmer began by demanding decorum during every meeting going forward, notably telling those making public …
As holiday shopping ramps up, watch out for gift card scams. A common scheme occurs when thieves steal or tamper with the magnetic strip or barcode on gift cards while they are still on the shelf. …
About 1 million Texans over the age of 45 who receive health insurance coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act will likely face monthly premiums of more than $1,000, the Austin …
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked a lower court ruling that threw out the state’s new congressional map, allowing the new districts to stay in place, at least for now. A federal panel, …
If members of the Willow Park City Council and city staff seemed tired on Tuesday morning, it’s because they had just participated in the Willow Park Marathon the night before. The council …
More than four-fifths of Texas public schools received an ‘A’ rating for their financial practices, according to the Texas Education Agency, which released the final financial …
In an effort to improve compensation and benefits for staff, the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees approved a one-time stipend at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 17. All eligible full-time employees …
Weatherford Council votes to lower roadway impact fees Measure passes to improve worker safety By Melissa Winn The Community News In a move to remain competitive with …
Dust off your Santa suits and get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Santa Stroll, benefiting United Way of Parker County, on Thursday, December 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown …
Dave Matthews has officially filed to run for Parker County Clerk in the upcoming Republican primary on March 3,”bringing with him a deep sense of public duty rooted in his faith, military …
Texas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. Those included measures to raise the homestead exemption and reduce …
The Parker County Appraisal District (PCAD) is accepting applications from Parker County residents interested in serving on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) for the 2026 tax year. The ARB is an …
The 2025 Parker County Water Symposium will take place on Friday, November 21st, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Clubhouse located at 2251 Mineral Wells …
Parker County won’t get a new jail any time soon, as voters rejected a $104 million bond proposal to build one in voting concluded on Tuesday. The final unofficial vote total was 14,885 against …
The Willow Park City Council voted to seek funding for the rebuilding of Squaw Creek Road at its Oct. 28 meeting. Regarding the city’s communication efforts on the project, Communications …
The window for signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is now open through Jan. 15, with most Texans expected to pay considerably higher premiums, The Texas Tribune reported. …
