Weatherford Democrat--Features http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:17:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_035091916.html A Peruvian passion http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_035091916.html In 1972, under the cover of darkness, Jose Antonio Dapelo V. and six other men crept along the Peruvian coastline to a neighboring ranch where, night after night, they stole a total sixty head of horses and a large number of dairy cattle and premier fighting bulls. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:52:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_026095336.html Got birds? http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_026095336.html If you’re looking for plants and you decide to visit the Weatherford Gardens nursery on Fort Worth Highway, you might run into Sonny Hines. If you run into Hines, you might end up leaving with more than plants. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:37:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_014104008.html A mind for music and a passion for playing http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_014104008.html For Jeanette Henderson finding her path in life was easy, it was simply a matter of hitting the right notes. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:47:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_337094818.html Sweet Success http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_337094818.html Will Branstetter knows a sweet deal when he sees one. When his long-time friend, Konrad Bouffard launched his own homegrown honey company, Round Rock Honey, Will was eager to get on board. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:55:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_316095741.html Eqine therapist leades horses to water http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_316095741.html Brazos Heights resident Deb Williams, a former racehorse trainer, knows well that running is in a horse’s nature. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_306175258.html Ohio couple has third child born in different years on Oct. 2 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_306175258.html MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — It won’t take much for Jenna and William Cotton to remember the birthday of the newest member of their family. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:39:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_295104024.html A walk in the gardens http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_295104024.html As Steven Chamblee meanders along the winding paths weaving through Chandor Gardens, his mind spins with ideas and visions for beautiful landscape laid out before him. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:50:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_253095256.html The spirit of giving http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_253095256.html Kathleen Durham entered college with the hopes of becoming a police officer, she left the world of academia with the hopes of being the world’s best mom. But, despite the change in paths, she couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:05:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_214180644.html A wide spot of sin in the road http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_214180644.html JACKPOT, Nevada (AP) — You won’t see the ‘‘Ocean’s Thirteen’’ guys hanging around Cactus Pete’s. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_212180352.html 2,100 miles down, 1,100 miles to go http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_212180352.html WASHINGTON — Dylan Trakas and James Mason, two recent graduates of The University of South Sewanee, in Sewanee, Tenn., are spending their summer months biking 3,000 miles from Bellingham, Wash., to Charleston, S.C. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:38:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_211093939.html For Mother...everything else comes second http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_211093939.html Often it’s the smallest of moments that can shape our lives, simple twists of fate can redefine our path. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:24:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_208152808.html Bikers ride across country to Alaska http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_208152808.html Some men in their late 70s choose to take life at a slower pace. Others get on their motorcycles and ride as far as our nation’s highways will take them. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:36:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_205183717.html Indiana waitress gets $10,000 tip for college from family of regulars at her Pizza Hut http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_205183717.html ANGOLA, Ind. (AP) — The personal touch earned a waitress a $10,000 tip. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:30:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_205183147.html Austin bike shop owner replaces handlebars with longhorns http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_205183147.html AUSTIN (AP) — Anyone can steer a bicycle in the typical manner, with chrome handlebars hardly worth a second glance. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_205182306.html Sheep shearing profitable hobby for principal http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/features/local_story_205182306.html BALLINGER (AP) — Some read. Others paint or go on walks for relaxation.Scott King shears sheep.