Weatherford News

By MITCH MITCHELL A 49-year-old man pleaded guilty today to a charge of racing causing death in a January 2007 collision that killed Willie 'B.B.' Fielder, a 17-year-old Weatherford High School football standout, according to a news release from the Parker County district attorney's office.The prosecution recommended that Rodney Swindle receive a ...

Staff Reports For people who attend Parker County's annual Peach Festival, the day is full of food, refreshment and fun.

Chelsea L. McGowan cmcgowan@weatherforddemocrat.com An event the size of the annual Parker County Peach Festival takes months of planning, and countless hours of time to organize.

Parker County Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Activity Call Log for June 26 through 28, 2009.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com 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.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com Courtesy will be among the most pressing issues for the Parker County Fire Marshal's office this Fourth of July.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com The Weatherford Police Department is planning to increase patrols between June 30 and July 6, according to a statement released Friday.

The Weatherford Municipal Utility Board started looking in a new direction Thursday afternoon, as newly-appointed chair Sherry Watson led discussions about possible improvements to Lake Weatherford.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com Weatherford resident James Wallace, 40, remained in law enforcement custody Tuesday after he was arrested for obstruction or retaliation, a third degree felony.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com Weatherford Police suspect a group of juvenile suspects is responsible for causing heavy damage to landscaping outside a shopping center at 500 Santa Fe Drive.

Chelsea L. McGowan cmcgowan@weatherforddemocrat.com The bright orange 55 mph signs along Interstate 20 in Weatherford aren't just there for looks.

Staff Report As temperatures rise, more and more Weatherford residents will be looking for summer entertainment that involves air conditioning.

Sheriff's Activity Call Log for June 16, 2009. n Deputies investigated a criminal mischief call June 16 in the 100 block of Tumbleweed Drive in Weatherford.

Chelsea L. McGowan cmcgowan@weatherforddemocrat.com During the hot Texas summer, many Weatherford families will be searching for ways to stay active together.

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that the state collected $1.77 billion in sales tax revenue in May, a 5.2 percent decrease compared to May 2008.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com Weatherford grocer SuperSave is planning to occupy the old Kroger location in September, store owner Bill Kiker confirmed Wednesday.

Wire and Staff Reports Forecasters expect flash-flooding in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex today as strong thunderstorms continue to rumble through North Texas.

Waxahachie Battalion Chief Paul Rust will be the City of Weatherford's first assistant fire chief, officials announced Monday.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com A lawsuit was filed May 27 on behalf of head women's basketball coach and one-time athletic director Robert McKinley in the 415th District Court.

Chelsea L. McGowan cmcgowan@weatherforddemocrat.com Donna Reed wanted her son to wait until he graduated from high school to enlist with the Marines.