The burn ban for Parker County was lifted Monday by County Judge Mark Riley.
The ban, enacted last month, was originally set to expire Jan. 14. However with the rains Riley through administrative action rescinded the ban a few days early.
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Sludge spraying stopped for now
PARKER COUNTY – More than two dozen angry, frustrated residents living near land southwest of Springtown where a contractor for Fort Worth applied treated sewage product as fertilizer for nearly three weeks showed up to a public meeting Monday to voice complaints and find out how to stop it from happening again.
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POLICE BLOTTER: Weatherford police log busy weekend of calls
Following are investigations, offenses and calls for service reported by the Weatherford Police Department for the period 6 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday:
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Shetland pony's neglect, abuse leads to two arrests
Parker County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an animal cruelty case involving a pony.
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EXTENSION NEWS: Tips for eating healthy
Many people find that keeping a food log helps them lose weight, but if you are not interested in doing that right now, you can take other steps to eat healthy. Here are some tips:
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Raising a stink
PARKER COUNTY – A company using treated sewage product as an unconventional fertilizer has many near Springtown up in arms.
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ASK A MASTER GARDENER: There are ways to deal with moles
Moles dig tunnels under the surface of the soil in search of food, particularly grubs and mole crickets.
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MILLSAP MATTERS: Ladies share memories of their weddings
MILLSAP – With kids out of school and warm temperatures arriving many of the usual summer activities around here have begun.
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VETERANS' CORNER: Salute-ations
Recently, while attending ceremonies where the U.S. Flag was displayed, I noticed some confusion among veterans dressed in civilian clothes regarding proper etiquette saluting the U.S. Flag.
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NOW HEAR THIS: Is that a rainstorm on the horizon or a West Texas sandstorm?
One of the most defining aspects of my formative years during the 1940s and ‘50s, was the epic Drought of the Fifties. Lives were disrupted and the Texas economy was dealt a devastating blow. I would estimate that over half of the farmers in Parker County lost everything and were forced to move to the city in order to find work and feed their families.
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American Legion post dedicates new building
Weatherford American Legion Post 163 held dedications for its new post location and adjacent flagpole during ceremonies Friday morning.
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