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Parker County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Parker County, TX.

Results 1 - 20 of 752 in Parker County, TX

  1. Granger speaks to Republican womenRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | Weatherford Democrat

    Chelsea L. McGowan cmcgowan@weatherforddemocrat.com Congresswoman Kay Granger spoke Thursday at the monthly meeting of the Parker County Republican Women and attempted to illuminate some of the often-confusing ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Kay Granger, Home, Mortgage

  2. Playing by the rulesRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | Weatherford Democrat

    ... gentlemen's wager. These men were supervised by guards and wore orange jumpsuits. Ron King, warden of the Parker County jail, said rewarding inmates' good behavior with competitive opportunities is one of the key elements of their reform program. ...

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  3. Thursday BlotterRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | Mineral Wells Insider

    ... County warrant for prohibited weapon. * Jacob Paul Brimhall, 22, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Oct. 2 on a Parker County warrant for theft by check greater than or equal to $20 and less than $50. * Johnny C. Clayton, 41, of Mineral Wells, was ...

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    Related Topix: Palo Pinto County, TX, Mineral Wells, TX, Wichita County, TX, Strawn, TX

  4. Pursuit ends in Springtown with meth charge

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Weatherford Democrat

    Danie M. Huffman wdreporter2@yahoo.com Two men were taken into custody Monday after leading law enforcement officers from Fort Worth and Parker County on a pursuit through two counties.

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    Related Topix: Springtown, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Dallas Metro, Fort Worth Metro

  5. City, county clean up this weekend

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Weatherford Democrat

    Carman Williams cwilliams@weatherforddemocrat.com Toss that junk! Clean Up Day has become a biannual tradition in Weatherford and Parker County, and Saturday presents another opportunity for locals to toss ...

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    Related Topix: Weatherford, TX

  6. Genealogy Query - MELTON : VESTALRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Cousinconnect.com

    ... in Texas and married Azariah Jesse Vestal on November 13, 1883. Tishie A. Vestal died on February 23, 1890 in Parker County, Texas and was buried in Authon Cemetery in that county. I am particularly interested in proof of her parentage. Cross Search ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Genealogy

  7. Annual tour focuses on last requestsRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 7 | Weatherford Democrat

    ... the fifth annual Tombstones Tour at Old City Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford. The event, sponsored by the Parker County Heritage Society, focuses on families who have impacted the rich heritage of this community with the theme, "Being of Sound ...

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    Related Topix: Weatherford, TX

  8. Azle man found dead at county jailRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 7 | Weatherford Democrat

    Community Education Centers officers attempted to resuscitate a 53-year-old Azle man Sunday night after the man was discovered unresponsive during a routine check at the Parker County Justice Center.

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    Related Topix: Azle, TX, Weatherford, TX, Tarrant County, TX

  9. Auto Theft Suspects Arrested After Two County ChaseRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 7 | KRLD NewsRadio 1080

    ... through several communities in two counties. It began in north Fort Worth, tore west through Weatherford in Parker County, and wound up just south of Springtown where the two men and a woman inside the stolen SUV pulled over on Highway 51, and ...

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    Related Topix: Springtown, TX

  10. Police Arrest 3 After High-Speed Chase

    Monday Oct 6 | KTXA-TV Fort Worth

    ... the vehicle they were inside of was stolen. The high-speed pursuit began in north Fort Worth, moved west into Parker County and concluded just south of Springtown. At one point, an officer tried to disable the SUV by throwing a spike strip. But he ...

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    Related Topix: Fort Worth, TX, Dallas Metro, Fort Worth Metro

  11. Trash or good junk?Read the original story

    Friday Oct 3 | Weatherford Democrat

    ... M. Jones is a retired Navy Commander and aviator who raises cattle and hay in the Brock/Lazy Bend part of Parker County. Comments may be directed to nowhearthis@pwhome.com. Columns submitted to The Weatherford Democrat by guest writers reflect the ...

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  12. Parker County Sheriff: Man who died had liver, heart ailments

    Monday Oct 6 | Star-telegram.com

    By BILL MILLER Liver and heart ailments appear to have caused the death of an Azle man who was found unconscious late Sunday inside his cell at Parker County's jail, Sheriff Larry Fowler said.Michael Wells ...

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    Related Topix: Azle, TX, Tarrant County, TX

  13. Sex assault suspect dies in Parker County jailRead the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | WFAA

    A sexual assault suspect was found dead in his jail cell at the Parker County Justice Center Sunday night, officials said.

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    Related Topix: Azle, TX, Weatherford, TX, Dallas, TX

  14. Voter registration deadline todayRead the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | Weatherford Democrat

    Chelsea L. McGowan cmcgowan@weatherforddemocrat.com Today is the last day Parker County residents can register to vote in the upcoming presidential election, as well as the other state and local races that will ...

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  15. Meetings set for Parker County transportation bond

    Monday Oct 6 | Weatherford Democrat

    Parker County residents are invited to attend any of three public meetings set throughout the county for the week of Oct.

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    Related Topix: Weatherford, TX, Springtown, TX

  16. Before indictments, Rodriguez spoke to clear his nameRead the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | Mineral Wells Insider

    ... He was asked if it would ever happen again and could he "put it to rest?" "A well-respected judge in Parker County didn't let it go to court. Am I smarter than them? Did I get away with something?" he said. "A bad story is there if you want to read ...

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    Related Topix: Palo Pinto County, TX, Mineral Wells, TX, Graham, TX, Palo Pinto, TX

  17. Deadline approaching, mobile voter registration unit on the moveRead the original story

    Friday Oct 3 | Weatherford Democrat

    ... for both parties. The last day to register to vote is Monday, and a Mobile Voter Squad will be traversing Parker County in an effort to make sure every eligible county resident is able to vote. "We want to make sure that everyone who wants to vote, ...

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  18. Trash or good junk?Read the original story

    Friday Oct 3 | Weatherford Democrat

    ... M. Jones is a retired Navy Commander and aviator who raises cattle and hay in the Brock/Lazy Bend part of Parker County. Comments may be directed to nowhearthis@pwhome.com. Columns submitted to The Weatherford Democrat by guest writers reflect the ...

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    Related Topix: Opinion

  19. Home cooking ahead for Parker County triadRead the original story

    Friday Oct 3 | Weatherford Democrat

    The three Parker County teams playing football Friday are glad they will be on home turf, for reasons that may vary.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  20. Abilene man dies in Parker County accidentRead the original story

    Friday Oct 3 | ReporterNews.com

    An Abilene man died late Thursday in a two-vehicle wreck on Interstate 30 in far-eastern Parker County, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The man was identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's ...

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    Related Topix: Tarrant County, TX