The East Parker County Genealogy and Historical Society will salute Black History Month by having Parker County native Jeff Brazzell speak about Growing Up in East Parker County at their monthly meeting this Saturday in Willow Park.Read more

It's been said that if your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise.Read more

Sandwiches can be fun, tasty and delicious served along with a cup of your favorite soup or a scoop of potato salad. There are so many interesting soups now: some are organic in boxes, others may be canned but are low in salt and calories. We try to keep some organic boxed soups on hand in the pantry for a fast meal.Read more

The Parker County Soil and Water Conservation District for more than 20 years has helped landowners plant hundreds of trees by providing low cost tree seedlings. Suitable for windbreaks, screens and shade, seedlings can be ordered now and picked up Feb. 17. Rain barrels are new to our sale this year.Read more

It's been said that four wheels move the body, but that it's two wheels that move the soul. Johnny McAvoy, Jr. would probably agree. As the service and fabrication manager at Jack's Chops, he fell in love with customizing motorcycles more than 10 years ago and has been decking them out every since.Read more

The Parker County Republican Women are proud to announce their guest speaker for the Feb. 9 meeting is Kimberly Olson, Colonel, United States Air Force retired and the Executive Director of Grace After Fire.Read more

Taking food to a dinner party can be fun, with a little planning ahead and using a safe and dependable way to transport the food. About a year ago we purchased a couple of insulated zip-up bags that keep cold foods cold, and hot dishes hot, for up to two hours. It was a wonderful investment and we use these carriers often.Read more

Treat your valentine to a performance of Man with the Pointed Toes at Theatre Off the Square in Weatherford. This male version of "My Fair Lady" for the ranch set will be presented from Feb.3-19 at TOTS located at 114 N. Denton Street.Read more

The extreme drought and wildfires of 2010 has caught everyone's attention. Despite recent rains, La Nina and the drought are forecast to continue into the early summer of 2011. With the dry weather comes the threat of wildfires. This leaves us are wondering what long term impact this will have. Rickey Linex, National Research Conservation Service (NRCS) wildlife biologist, will address the drought and wildfire impacts on native plants at the Cross Timbers Chapter of the Native Plant Society Meeting on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at Harberger Hill Community Center, 701 Narrow Street in Weatherford.Read more

We've had a very busy but fun week.Read more