Weatherford Community Digest

AutoZone is hosting an onsite hiring event in Weatherford for local residents.

• Date & Time: July 16, 2026, 9 AM – 6 PM at 1504 South Main St
• Open...

The Building and Standards Commission meets July 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at 303 Palo Pinto Street, Weatherford, TX 76086.

Community Events

• Parker County Peach Festival: The 41st Annual Parker County Peach Festival will take place on Saturday, July 11, in Weatherford,...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is calling for a block on new data center development in rural neighborhoods, framing it as a fight for Texas values....

• Weatherford City Council recognized Beth Holst and DAR members on June 23 for the America 250 Patriot Marker at Soldier Springs Park.
• The...

The 41st Annual Parker County Peach Festival takes place Saturday, July 11 in Weatherford. The Weatherford Chamber of Commerce is celebrating with new Peach Jellycat mascots donated by Donna Dickinson. Details at www.PeachFestivalTX.com.

A Fort Worth man was arrested Tuesday after fleeing a traffic stop, striking a tractor-trailer on I-20 near exit 420, and crashing his blue Dodge...

• Spark in the Park starts at 4 p.m. at Heritage Park and is free for all
• Western Rewind Band performs at 6 p.m., followed by Stoney LaRue
• Night...

Safety Recognition

• Officer and Citizens Honored: Weatherford officer and citizens were honored for lifesaving actions in a March Lake Weatherford...

• Saddle bronc rider battles bucking horse at Frontier Days Rodeo
• Breakaway roping and tie-down events capture quick calf action
• Steer wrestling and bull riding round out local competition

The Weatherford Art Association spotlighted local talent through its June Artist of the Month competition.

• Kathy Cunning won first place for her...

A Weatherford police officer and local family received commendations for rescuing three stranded boaters at Lake Weatherford in March.

• Pritchett...

Safety Updates

• 🔥 Parker County Homicide: A 61-year-old father in Azle was arrested on a first-degree felony murder charge after fatally...

Former Aledo Bearcat Trace Mazon earned All-Sun Belt Conference Tournament Team honors after batting .359 with 31 RBI at Coastal Carolina.

• Aledo ISD...

Aledo's Lucas Nawrocki delivered one of Parker County's most dominant seasons ever, earning All-Weatherford Democrat MVP honors with a .513 average, 9...

Weatherford Police released the Monthly Crime Report for May 2026 on June 17, giving residents the latest public safety update.

Local Achievements

• Weatherford Preservation Efforts: Jamie Bodiford Brinkley helped preserve multiple local landmarks including Chandor Gardens...

Rural counties attempting to regulate data centers encounter aggressive legal pushback, compelling approvals without added conditions to avoid costly...

Jamie Bodiford Brinkley has shaped Weatherford's heritage through tireless action, from saving Chandor Gardens as a public treasure to funding a...

After pleasant 80-degree days, Weatherford faces warmer, more humid conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms returning late Thursday into...