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Ballot moves on

2010-03-19T09:58:16-05:00

Weatherford City Secretary Laura Simonds has forwarded the May 8 ballots onto the Parker County Elections Office.

Lewis to compete on The Singing Bee

2010-03-19T09:58:48-05:00

Parker County native Dustin Lewis, of Brock, will walk away with $10,000 if he is the top contender in Country Music Television’s season finale of The Singing Bee, which airs at 8 p.m. tonight.

Seven arrested in methamphetamine case

2010-03-19T10:02:46-05:00

Parker County Special Crimes Unit investigators arrested seven suspects Wednesday afternoon in connection with a large manufacturing and distribution operation of methamphetamine.

Azle receives loan to improve wastewater treatment plant

2010-03-19T09:54:36-05:00

Azle is receiving a $14.6 million loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for wastewater system improvements.

Wilder steps down from race to support incumbent

2010-03-18T17:28:59-05:00

Heidi Wilder said she withdrew hew name from the Weatherford City Council ballot in support of incumbent Waymon Hamilton.

Ride for Heroes set for April 17

2010-03-18T10:12:26-05:00

Helen Keller once said, “The world is moved along not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of tiny pushes of each honest worker.” In other words, each one of us can make a difference if we work together. And if you are a cyclist, or the sponsor of a cyclist, you can do so next month by taking part in the eighth annual Moritz Chevrolet Ride for Heroes, set for April 17.

City encourages residents to participate in 2010 Census

2010-03-18T10:11:31-05:00

Mayor Dennis Hooks is asking for each and every resident of the City of Weatherford to get involved and be counted in the 2010 Census.

Felony leaves Rapkoch ineligible to run for council

2010-03-17T10:07:38-05:00

A felony dating back to his teen years has left Weatherford resident John Rapkoch out of the running for Weatherford City Council.

Board brainstorms future of Weatherford wastewater system

2010-03-17T10:06:56-05:00

The Weatherford Utility Board held a special meeting Tuesday to discuss strategic planning of the wastewater system.

Chandor Gardens Spring Fling set for Easter weekend

2010-03-17T10:04:19-05:00

Chandor Gardens welcomes the 2010 season the first weekend of April with its annual Spring Fling.