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Texas, underground

2011-07-26T20:38:48-05:00

The Natural Bridge Caverns take “deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country” to a whole new meaning. With depths reaching 260 feet underground, it is Texas’ largest-known cavern and consistently ranks as one of the state’s top tourist destinations. Discovered in 1960 by students at St. Mary’s University, the cavern, located just west of New Braunfels, has delighted visitors for decades with lantern-led tours, archaeological gems, and natural formations like “soda straw” stalactites occurring along hidden passages.

Safe Sitter Course set for August

2011-07-18T20:17:45-05:00

WEATHERFORD — Texas AgriLife Extension will offer a Safe Sitter course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at the Parker County Agricultural Service Center in Weatherford.

Fall vegetable gardening program next week

2011-07-18T20:17:07-05:00

WEATHERFORD — For a successful fall garden, don’t wait until fall to get started.

Cattle Raisers host ranch gathering in Decatur

2011-07-18T20:16:36-05:00

FORT WORTH — Come join the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) for a ranch gathering Thursday, at the Wise County Sheriff’s Posse Arena in Decatur. The gathering will begin at 6 p.m. with registration followed by a beef dinner and presentations.

Bush Legacy Republican Women to welcome Chuck Katlic, military moms

2011-07-14T20:01:55-05:00

WEATHERFORD — The speaker at the July meeting of Bush Legacy Republican Women will be Weatherford’s own, Chuck Katlic.

Sunday marks new church’s first service

2011-07-14T20:01:09-05:00

WEATHERFORD — Shiloh Trail Cowboy Church will have its first service Sunday.

King of the jungle

2011-07-08T08:00:21-05:00

Eric Brittingham with Wildlife on the Move presentedanimals with “amazing adaptation” to children at the Weatherford Public Library Thursday morning.

Doss student draws businessman’s name for trip

2011-07-07T22:51:12-05:00

WEATHERFORD — Lauren Chambers, of Millsap, drew the winning ticket for the Doss Heritage and Culture Center’s recent fundraiser
Chambers, about to begin one of the Doss Center’s summer children’s programs — this one in needlework — selected the name of the person who bought the first ticket from board member Carolyn Glenn: Pat Hamilton of Weatherford.

Network upgrades to shut down college registration, July 18-21

2011-07-07T22:50:30-05:00

WEATHERFORD — Necessary upgrades to the computer network at Weatherford College will cause a temporary shut down on registration, payments and financial aid processing the week of July 18.

Community programs offered for summer

2011-07-07T22:49:51-05:00

WEATHERFORD — The Weatherford ISD Community Education Department is offering a variety of camps this summer.