Hudson Oaks News

Several Azle firefighters did their part to free a utility worker trapped in a construction trench for several hours July 18.

Erin Cooper/The Community News: A CareFlite helicopter transports a construction worker who was trapped in a trench in Hudson Oaks this afternoon.

A trench collapsed on a worker with DT Utilities in Hudson Oaks today at Oakridge at Inspiration Drive this afternoon.

Emergency crews were working Friday afternoon to rescue a utility worker trapped after a construction trench collapsed in Hudson Oaks, an official said.

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that the state collected $1.7 billion in sales tax revenue in June, up 8.4 percent compared to June 2007.

Phil Riddle editor@weatherforddemocrat.com Author and former Weatherford resident Wes Stein will make three Parker County stops this weekend on a tour promoting his new book "Son of the Sword; the River of ...

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced the state collected $1.8 billion in sales tax revenue in May, a 4.7 percent increase over May 2007.

Petition circulating with two options for local alcohol sales Phil Riddle editor@weatherforddemocrat.com It's a matter of economics.

In the late 1990s, Jack Thompson, then the Burleson economic development director, knew developers were having a hard time seeing the potential in his fair city that sits 14 miles south of Fort Worth.

VOTE Voters head to the polls Saturday for a variety of issues, including an alcohol sales option in Hudson Oaks, city council races in Willow Park, A school bond and trustee election in the Aledo ISD, and a ... via The Community News - Informing. Conne...

“The good news is that we should be OK for the rest of the day once this gets through”

Expect quick-moving storms to move through the Fort Worth area Wednesday when thunderstorms move in, possibly bringing damaging winds and hail. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

FORT WORTH Tarrant Counties remains under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 8:30 a.m. This storm is not expected to be widespread, but there are reports of nickel size hail in Hudson Oaks in Parker County. via CBS 11

“I've been a Ford dealer for 20 years. I feel as good about Ford Motor Co. as I've ever felt”

It's been a long time since the proud Ford brand was at the top of American car buyers' shopping lists, but some Fort Worth area dealers say they're seeing signs that a brighter future is in the offing. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Staff Report Early voting for county municipal and school elections began Monday and continues through May 6. Voters may take advantage of extended hours at all voting locations today and Wednesday as all six ... via Weatherford Democrat

“Where ever, however, you can find a copy of this wonderful book, please do”

Organizers of The Big Read: Parker County Reads Together are facing one of the best problems to have for the series of activities and events that began recently. via Weatherford Democrat

The lowest price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Weatherford area jumped seven cents from Tuesday. via Weatherford Democrat

“Boy, it really caught up with us”

Hail sales are in vogue this week at a number of new car dealerships from West Fort Worth to Weatherford and beyond. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“That was probably one of the longest hail storms we have ever been through”

A sustained pounding of hail, some chunks as big as softballs, hit Parker and Palo Pinto counties Thursday night, leaving a path of damaged cars and downed tree limbs from Mineral Wells to Hudson Oaks, ... via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

By Lacie Morrison lmorrison@mineralwellsindex.com PALO PINTO - Since the beginning of April, the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Department has recovered several stolen items and arrested a Hudson Oaks man on a ... via Mineral Wells Insider

“We don't see events like that to that extreme and certainly as widespread as the event was”

Storm batters Parker County, spawns tornado Phil Riddle editor@weatherforddemocrat.com We knew it was coming. via Weatherford Democrat