http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 07 May 2008 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_128182239.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_128182239.html When the oil and gas company drilling for minerals under Larry Jones’ property abandoned their well in the late 1970s, they put a 5-gallon bucket over the surface pipe, covered it with dirt and drove away. Wed, 07 May 2008 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_128123020.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_128123020.html Weatherford ISD’s Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Darryl Cross and Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations Joe Schultz are saying their goodbyes this year after long-term careers in the education field. Tue, 06 May 2008 16:27:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_127162500.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_127162500.html According to James Austin, Parker County’s ambulance service could be posting better response times and the Campbell Clinic could be helping more people. Tue, 06 May 2008 16:25:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_127162650.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_127162650.html Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler, along with County Judge Mark Riley and the Commissioners Court, are inviting the public to an open house event at the recently completed expansion of the Parker County Jail from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Tue, 06 May 2008 16:21:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_127162312.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_127162312.html If voters say ‘yes’ to $35 million in new taxes May 10, Springtown ISD promises to build a third elementary school, more intermediate and high school classrooms and a long-awaited student events complex. Fri, 02 May 2008 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123180346.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123180346.html AZLE — A plume of trichloroethylene (TCE) an estimated half-mile wide and one mile long remains embedded in soil and groundwater beneath residential portions of Pelican Bay, Azle and Tarrant County. Fri, 02 May 2008 17:58:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123175951.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123175951.html The City of Weatherford Utility Department will be replacing the existing sanitary sewer line in West Spring Street from York Ave. to Brazos Street starting on May 4. Fri, 02 May 2008 17:56:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123175723.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123175723.html Poolville Superintendent Terry Hamilton is preparing to hand over the reigns of the school district to High School Principal Jimmie Dobbs as his retirement draws closer. Fri, 02 May 2008 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123174631.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123174631.html WEATHERFORD - The City of Weatherford is seeking input from local citizens for a strategic plan for the downtown area. Fri, 02 May 2008 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123174404.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123174404.html Local radio station KYQX FM is hosting a forum for mayoral and city council candidates Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Fri, 02 May 2008 12:06:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123121645.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123121645.html Sunny and warm this weekend with high temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s.Things to do:Saturday - James Gang free oil change for singles and widows from 8 a.m to noon at First Baptist Church Aledo.Saturday night - DJ Hollywood Mike clebrating Cinco de Mayo from 7 to 11 p.m. at American Legion Post 163.Sunday - Last day of May's First Monday Trade days. Fri, 02 May 2008 11:49:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123115415.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123115415.html Special Report: A toxic plume of a suspected carcenogenic chemical affects northeast Parker County. Local baseball and softball teams, including the Roos and Lady Roos are in the playoffs. All this and more in Sunday's Democrat - Weatherford delivered to your door. Call (817) 594-7447 to subscribe. Fri, 02 May 2008 11:45:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123114727.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123114727.html AUSTIN — Recognizing that high natural gas prices are the cause of high electric prices, The House Committee on Regulated Industries led by Chairman Phil King (R-Weatherford), met last week in Amarillo to discuss the benefits and growth wind power. Fri, 02 May 2008 11:43:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123114407.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123114407.html Weatherford’s newest gastroenterologist, Dr. Sanjeeb Shrestha, opened up his practice this week at 111 W. Akard St.Shrestha said his journey to Weatherford was “a long winding road.” Fri, 02 May 2008 11:40:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123114139.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_123114139.html WILLOW PARK — “Outwit the Hairy Man three times and he won’t scare you ever again,” Wiley learns from Mammy. In the world of the southern American swampland and woods, magic rules through conjuring spells.