Although his voice has always been compromised, 21-year-old Lance Newby has been able to communicate with the world since he was 6.Read more

Weatherford College is accepting nominations for two prestigious honors: the Alumnus of the Year Award and Distinguished Alumnus awards. The awards will be presented at Homecoming festivities April 14.Read more

It's always fun to learn new things and challenge yourself into trying that which isn't the norm. When it comes to cooking, I often go to the tried and true, but lately it's become a goal of mine to try varying recipes and cooking techniques. This past month, I learned a new way to soak beans and it worked so well I want to share it. It's called a bean soak like a brining. First, pick through a pound of your favorite beans, like pintos. Be sure and discard any rocks or broken beans. Rinse the beans and drain. Then, place them in a bowl and cover with about 8 cups water and 3 tablespoons salt, as well as any other fresh or dried spices. I usually add some chili powder, sliced onion or a clove of garlic. Then, cover the bowl with saran wrap and soak the beans overnight.Read more

Make plans now to attend the 2012 Parker County Health Foundation Charity Gala, Disco & Diamonds on Sat., Feb.25, at 6:30 p.m. at The Worthington Renaissance Hotel in historic downtown Fort Worth.Read more

The annual fundraiser for the Parker County Republican Party is scheduled for Sat., Feb. 4 at the Parker Room at Fire Oak Grill in Weatherford.Read more

An opportunity to become an volunteer advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children is available through the Spring 2012 CASA of Parker County Volunteer Training, set to begin with an orientation on Feb. 21.Read more

The Bush Legacy Republican Women guest welcome guest speaker Michael Quinn Sullivan to the Doss Heritage and Culture Center (1400 Texas Drive, Weatherford) for their meeting Thursday.Read more

In honor of her business achievements, Kelli Key of Aledo has earned the use of the exclusive Mary Kay pink Cadillac, an iconic symbol of success and the most coveted incentive awarded by Mary Kay. The new Cadillac comes in pearlized pink - a color unique to the Mary Kay Career Car Program.Read more

The community is invited to attend a Friends membership drive social on Thursday from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Weatherford Public Library Auditorium. It is a time to learn how being a Friends member helps the Weatherford Public Library.Read more

Weatherford Art Association will be having its 2012 Silent Auction this month. The auction is open to the public for bidding on Sat., Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 29, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Firehouse Art Gallery, located at 119 Palo Pinto Street in Weatherford, in the old City Hall Building. Art will be on display for viewing throughout the month of January.Read more