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North Texas woman says her husband died after contracting West Nile virus
After record rainfall this spring, North Texas is under a growing threat of West Nile Virus. The virus is spread by mosquitoes, and a widow in Parker County is urging caution while outdoors after she says her husband died after contracting West Nile. Dranda Hopps says her nightmare began June...
Parker County Sheriff seeks public help in weekend cemetery shooting
PARKER COUNTY, Texas — Authorities are asking for public assistance in identifying those involved in a weekend shooting at Millsap Cemetery.Parker County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division is seeking the public’s help after a man was struck in the chin by a 5.7mm bullet while visiting the cemetery with his son on Sunday afternoon, according to a press release from the department. Deputies responded to the scene in the 2400-Block of Fairview Lane, where they found the victim lying next to a tree, holding the left side of his jaw and neck from an apparent gunshot wound.Paramedics arrived on the scene...
Pickleball Awards
Shirley Sylvis and Joyce Bishop won gold medals in intermediate pickleball competition at the Fort Worth Chas Haws Recreation Center June 14. The athletes play at various Parker County locations and consider the gym at The Church at the Crossing in Aledo to be their home court.
Join WFAA for the 39th Annual Parker County Peach Festival!
WEATHERFORD, Texas — Step back in time and enjoy down-home peachy treats, ice creams, cakes, salsas and pies at the 39th Annual Parker County Peach Festival!. Come help build this year's gigantic peach cobbler, pickup new homemade goodies, explore carnival games, rides and live entertainment. Check out food competitions,...
Changes coming for city operations
Dirt is being moved on the west side of the Aledo Commons traffic circle as construction is now under way on the new Aledo City Hall, which will include a library and also house a future police department. City staff and the board of the East Parker County Library finalized...
Missing Parker County children found safe
WILLOW PARK, Texas - UPDATE: Willow Park police say both kids have been located safely. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Authorities in Parker County are looking for two kids who went missing Thursday. Police in Willow Park are searching for 7-year-old Echo Sanchez and 10-year-old Antonio Smith. The two were last seen around 4:30...
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