http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:17:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183172158.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183172158.html WEATHERFORD - During a special called meeting Thursday, the Weatherford College Board of Trustees met in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and to consider candidates for the appointment of an interim president. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:15:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183171619.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183171619.html An event the size of the annual Parker County Peach Festival takes months of planning, and countless hours of time to organize. But even with all the work that goes in beforehand, the festival could not be a success without a legion of dedicated volunteers. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:13:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183171433.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183171433.html The City of Hudson Oaks has enacted Stage 2 of its drought emergency plan, which defines conditions as “severe”. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:09:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183171101.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183171101.html DICEY — The number of horses found dead on a 3,000-acre piece of property near Weatherford Lake climbed to 10 Thursday when authorities discovered the body of the final unaccounted-for animal during a helicopter flight over the property. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:07:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183170836.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183170836.html AUSTIN - Texas drivers are urged to drive safely during the July 4 holiday weekend, but if they don’t they should be prepared to be pulled over. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:03:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183170650.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183170650.html DICEY — The number of horses found dead on a 3,000-acre piece of property near Weatherford Lake climbed to 10 Thursday when authorities discovered the body of the final unaccounted-for animal during a helicopter flight over the property. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:50:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183095047.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_183095047.html At least six horses were found dead and one was euthanized after Parker County Animal Control Officers responded to unidentified property along FM 730 between Weatherford and Azle Wednesday. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:05:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_182170607.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_182170607.html WEATHERFORD - In its annual “extern” program, the Weatherford College Tech Prep Consortium provides teachers professional development by placing them in businesses, pairing them with an employee or associate for hands-on learning experiences. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:01:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_182170305.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_182170305.html WEATHERFORD – In a project begun last September, recycling was the main reason that Weatherford 9th grader Tucker Morton wanted donations of old boots to the Doss Heritage and Culture Center to help raise money for its Schnebly Educational Fund Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:17:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_182161835.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_182161835.html Parker County Commissioners have appointed a new member to the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, but that appointment was not unanimous. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_182161634.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_182161634.html Last year, 30,000 people descended on Weatherford for the annual Parker County Peach Festival. With that many or more expected to attend this year’s event on July 11, organizers are working to make sure attendees have plenty of places to park. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_182123118.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_182123118.html Jesse Wayne Lewallen, 22, was pronounced dead at a residence at 765 Olive Branch Road north of Brock Monday. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:13:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_181171529.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_181171529.html It’s no wonder folks around here take their domino-playing seriously. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_181171311.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_181171311.html WEATHERFORD — Tickets are still available for the Thursday appearance of the Air Force Band of the West. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_181171139.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_181171139.html AUSTIN - State Senator Craig Estes (R-Wichita Falls) filed SB 10 for the First Called Special Session of the 81st Texas Legislature, which provides reforms to the state’s current eminent domain laws.