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Woman charged in knife attack indicted
A woman originally charged with attempted murder in a knife attack that left one woman severely injured was indicted Thursday by a Parker County grand jury for second-degree felony aggravated assault causing seriously bodily injury in the case.
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Vals & Sals: Springtown High School
The Democrat is profiling the 2013 valedictorians and salutatorians from area high schools. Today we present Springtown High School valedictorian Madelin Marsh and salutatorian Kittie Sandlin.
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Man beaten with bat; suspect arrested
Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Weatherford man after responding to a disturbance call Monday evening, according to department reports.
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Alzheimer’s seminar Thursday at Clark Gardens
Dr. Sid O’Bryant, associate professor of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, in Fort Worth, will present an Alzheimer’s research update Thursday at Clark Gardens Botanical Park.
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WISD releases weather-related information for Tuesday
WISD releases statement aimed at parents concerned about today's weather threat.
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Woman charged in knife attack indicted
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Zonta’s sweet event Tuesday
Join the Zonta Club of Parker County for an evening of “Sweet Entertainment” this Tuesday at The Texas Opry Theater, 315 York Ave., in historic downtown Weatherford, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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ASK A MASTER GARDENER: Timely prunings will make for better mums
Garden mums are a perennial that will bloom twice each year if they are not pruned. However, the stems will be long and floppy and the flowers will be small. Timely pruning will greatly improve the appearance and the bloom of the plant.
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Local Guild sends quilts to West nursing home residents
The Quilter’s Guild of Parker County has a long history of providing quilts to local organizations and individuals through it’s Comfort Quilt Program.
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WCS student reads in nation’s capitol marking 224th inaugural anniversary of President George Washington
Madison Avery Flynn, daughter of Sean and Ashley Flynn, of Weatherford, and a first grader at Weatherford Christian School, participated in a historic event in the nation’s capitol on May 8th honoring President George Washington.
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Local artists’ works on display
The Weatherford Art Association announced the Artist of the Month for April at their Monday meeting.
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Zonta’s sweet event Tuesday
- Sports
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- May 21, 2013
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Aledo, Brock squads reach regional finals
The Aledo Ladycats used a 2-out, 2-run rally to complete a walk-off win in the first game of their Class 4A Region I semifinal series against El Paso Chapin on Friday.
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Community Ed looks to summer, fall leagues
The Weatherford ISD Community Ed volleyball program for girls ended the spring league with a tournament on Saturday. Community Ed had record numbers in their spring league and hope to continue growing this fall when the league resumes. Girls from surrounding towns are welcome to participate in this preparatory (not select) league.
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Aledo fills All-District baseball roster
The formidable representation by the Aledo contingent on the District 7-4A All-District baseball squad is marked by more than sheer numbers. Of the 13 players named to the roster, all but three are underclassmen, boding well for the district champs to remain at the top of the heap for years to come.
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Aledo seniors recipients of Tom Landry Award
Three Aledo seniors, Shea Wood, Rachael Larson and Caleb Turner, were honored recently at the 13th-Annual Tom Landry Scholarship banquet.
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Brock girls bounce back to take regional semifinal series
Faced with a 1-0 deficit in the game count of a Class 2A Region II best-of-three series with Mt. Vernon after Thursday's 7-2 loss, Brock Lady Eagles softball rebounded with a vengeance on Saturday in Game 2.
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- Business
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- Mar 17, 2013
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Breakfast before business
For new (or existing, longtime) businesses, the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Breakfast Before Business is a great way to get yourself known in the community.
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Get yer equipment
Parker County residents Tina and Tyler Child have operated Northwest Equipment Rentals for 20 years just over the county line in an unincorporated area of Fort Worth.
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50 years in the making
It’s been said that behind every good man there’s a woman making him even better.
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Bunns to celebrate 25th anniversary
Spending a quarter of a century in love with one person is to be celebrated.
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WB, Totsie Cook celebrate 70 years of marriage
William Burton Cook and Totsie Dean Grisham celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on April 24. They were married at Shep, Taylor County, Texas, the evening of April 24, 1943, in the home of Rev. Willie Brown, the local Baptist pastor, with Mrs. Brown as the witness.
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White, Rigacci unite in marriage
Brittany White and Fernando Rigacci were united in marriage March 23, 2013, in the Rotunda at the Dallas Petroleum Club.
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Horton, Williams engaged
Eddie and Kathryn Horton are pleased to announce the engagament of their daughter, Kathryn Renee Horton to Nathan Douglas Williams, son of Michael and Charla Williams of Amarillo.
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Stowe-Coronado engaged
Roy and Leslie Stowe, of Azle, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Nicole Stowe, to David Michael Coronado, son of Dave and Debbie Coronado, of Comanche.
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TISCIONE: Woe for calling evil good
You don’t often see “woe” used in an article. It’s a word that has fallen out of usage in our day. But it’s a word that ought to be understood and taken seriously.
Continued ... - Letters to the Editor – May 17, 2013
- Letters to the Editor – May 15, 2013
- NOW HEAR THIS: Not by the hairs of my chinny chin chin
- ESTES: Securing a bright future for Texas
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