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PHIL RIDDLE/DEMOCRAT PHOTO Recent rains, including periodic heavy downpours Monday, have saturated the ground in the area, creating flowing creeks and streams for storm run-off like this one in the Bedinger Place addition near Tison Middle School.

• Up a creek

  February 9, 2010 1 Photo

• Electrical short results in home fire
• Commissioners approve construction bid for Old Agnes Road
• Crowded race for JP 2
• Commissioners seeking board applications

Local News

• Tax time attracts e-mail crooks

  DALLAS — The Internal Revenue Serice warns taxpayers against being fooled by e-mails that appear to be from the IRS about your tax return or refund.

  February 9, 2010

• Sweetheart Style show to include blast from the past
• Suspect nabbed in Watauga traffic stop
• Parker County Republican Women host Candidate Forum for County Offices
• Sheriff's Activity Call Log

Viewpoints

• Covering the naked ape

  When I was a youngster, I learned by looking at my Aunt Flossie’s National Geographic magazines that natives who lived in tropical and sub-tropical climates don’t need to wear as many clothes as was required here in the temperate climes of the “Bible Belt.”

  February 7, 2010

• High-dollar ads for the big game

Business

• Face of Parker County business

  February 7, 2010 1 Photo

• Baker retires from FNB in Munday

  MUNDAY – It has often been said that all good things must come to an end. This has certainly been the feeling among the officers, directors and employees of First National Bank in Munday since Charles Baker announced his retirement from the bank’s board of directors after 40 years of service.

  February 7, 2010