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Parker County Commissioners Court voted Monday to direct $4 million to ongoing recovery efforts following the two tornadoes that struck the county earlier this spring.
Commissioners Court will conduct a public hearing on a re-plat in Precinct 1 on the first floor of the Main Courthouse at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, May 26.
Citing drought-stress conditions, county commissioners authorized a 90-day countywide burn ban on the fire marshal's recommendation.
TxDOT is repaving Main Street from the courthouse square to Fort Worth Hwy. Lane closures weekday mornings through mid-June. Use Palo Pinto St. as alternate.
Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting. Agenda packet posted to weatherfordisd.com 48 hours in advance per Texas Open Meetings Act.
Multiple Parker ISDs are in postseason play. See the Sports page for live brackets.
Several long-running widening and bridge projects on the eastern Parker corridor remain active. Check DriveTexas.org for daily lane closures.
Stage 1 voluntary water conservation in effect — residents asked to water lawns on alternate days. Full guidelines at ci.weatherford.tx.us.
New practice from Dr. Melissa Carr opens this month at 1240 Fort Worth Hwy. Accepting new patients, most insurances.
The $80M+ restoration of the iconic 1929 Baker Hotel continues. Project leadership periodically tours the property with regional press.
Vendor applications open now at weatherfordtexas.org. Two-day festival with live music, food, and the famous Parker County peaches.
1% of Parker County Desk revenue funds local Parker County 501(c)(3) organizations every quarter. Q1 2026 recipient: Aledo ISD Education Foundation.