Parker County News

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com DICEY - The number of horses found dead on a 3,000-acre piece of property near Weatherford Lake climbed to 10 Thursday when authorities discovered the body of the final unaccounted-for animal during a helicopter flight over the property.

Nearly a dozen horses died from dehydration in Parker County where the Sheriff's office is asking the county attorney to decide if anyone should be charged.

Authorities in North Texas are investigating the deaths of 11 horses, possibly from a lack of food and water.

Dallas, TX - Weatherford hosts the 2009 Annual Peach Festival on Saturday, July 11th, and this year, MJD Band is scheduled to perform as one of the featured musical artists.

Authorities are investigating the deaths of 11 horses on a 3,000-acre ranch just northeast of Lake Weatherford, possibly from inadequate access to food and water, Parker County Sheriff's investigators said.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com Jesse Wayne Lewallen, 22, was pronounced dead at a residence at 765 Olive Branch Road north of Brock Monday.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com Courtesy will be among the most pressing issues for the Parker County Fire Marshal's office this Fourth of July.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com Burton Cook, 63, executive director of the Parker County Center of Hope since April 2008, announced he will retire at the end of June.

By Libby Cluett lcluett@mineralwellsindex.com PALO PINTO - Palo Pinto County has some new masters who are getting their hands dirty and want to share their knowledge.

In a continuing effort to prepare Parker County's first responders and Community Emergency Response Team for future disasters, Parker County Judge Mark Riley's Emergency Management team recently held a training event using a state-of-the-art mobile medical unit.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com Weatherford resident James Wallace, 40, remained in law enforcement custody Tuesday after he was arrested for obstruction or retaliation, a third degree felony.

Chelsea L. McGowan cmcgowan@weatherforddemocrat.com In November 2010, Cary McKay will stand in line and cast his vote in the election of a Parker County Judge.

Parker County Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Activity Call Log for June 12 through June 14, 2009.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com Bandy Decker, 15, stood straight up, hands clasped behind his back as judges and onlookers shuffled past the projects on display during Wednesday's ag mechanics competition at the Parker County Youth Livestock Show.

Phil Riddle editor@weatherforddemocrat.com A full schedule is a good indication of the quality of any contractor's work.

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that the state collected $1.77 billion in sales tax revenue in May, a 5.2 percent decrease compared to May 2008.

Galen Scott gscott@weatherforddemocrat.com The value of property in the county increased by 8 percent during the 2009, according to preliminary numbers released this week by the Parker County Appraisal District.

Storm spotters reported at least three tornado touchdowns in Jack and Parker counties, west of Dallas-Fort Worth as another complex of storms moved across North Texas.

Chelsea L. McGowan cmcgowan@weatherforddemocrat.com As expected, the Weatherford City Council agreed in their Tuesday meeting to not go forward with a scheduled annexation of 1,900 acres west of the city limits.

In an effort to assist Parker County residents opposed to the City of Weatherford's planned annexation to its west, Parker County Judge Mark Riley brought forth a partnership resolution to the Parker County Commissioners Court at its regular meeting, Monday.