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Ozone pollution alert issued by the NWS for North Texas Saturday
On Friday at 2:09 p.m. an air quality alert was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Saturday. The alert is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties. "The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone...
WFAA celebrates community at the Annual Parker County Peach Festival
WEATHERFORD, Texas — Peach and food lovers arrived early to beat the summer heat to explore more than 200 booths and enjoy peach treats, cobblers, salsas, and ice creams on Saturday, July 13 in historic Weatherford, Texas. WFAA Daybreak anchor Marc Istook, WFAA investigative reporter Tanya Eiserer, and reporter...
Attendees make pit stop at annual Parker County Peach Festival
WEATHERFORD, Texas - Despite the sweltering heat, cars lined I-20 in the morning as anticipation for the day grew. The Texas sun didn’t stop attendees from going to the Parker County Peach Festival. Saturday marked the 39th annual Parker County Peach Festival in downtown Weatherford. Over 200 vendors lined...
Construction contractor arrested in fraud and theft scheme, not paying subcontractors or supply house with victim's money
WEATHERFORD, Texas — Parker County Sheriff's Criminal Investigators have arrested a man in connection with a trust fraud and theft scheme involving a local construction company. The victim reported hiring One Time Construction Texas, LLC., to build her house in January 2021. By July 2021, she was contacted by...
Video shows Parker County firefighters battling blaze at mobile home
Video from a firefighter's helmet shows Parker County firefighters battling a blaze at a mobile home on Sunday.Firefighters pulled a man from the burning structure and performed life-saving measures in the front yard before he was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.CBS News Texas spoke to the man's family before he died, and while they did not want to be interviewed, they said they were thankful for the efforts of the firefighters that day.Brandon Harer drove Parker County Emergency Services District One's Engine 51 to the fire on Sunday, and Brenden Martin's helmet camera...
Parker County Peach Festival, largest in Texas, is this weekend. Here's what you should know
The Parker County Peach Festival returns for another year, transforming historic downtown Weatherford into a peach lover's paradise. This annual celebration promises a delightful array of juicy peach treats, live music, artisan crafts, and family-friendly activities, drawing more than 50,000 visitors from near and far. Here's everything to know about...
Big is key word for 2024 Peach Festival
Cost is $10 for adults, $5 kids ages 5-12 and under age 5 are free. Tickets can be purchased at www.peachfestivaltx.com. Also, visit facebook.com/parkercountypeachfestival for more details. Each summer the Parker County Peach Festival is a destination point for folks who love to travel - and, of course, for those...
Man Arrested in Connection with Home Renovation Scam
WEATHERFORD, Texas — A man has been arrested in connection with a theft investigation involving a home renovation scam, according to the Parker County Sheriff's Office.Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier said a woman hired Freedom Remodeling, LLC in early May 2022 for a large renovation job to repair water leak damages. The company representative quoted her $23,390.04 for the job and took an initial payment of over $18,000. However, the company failed to complete the work, and after numerous attempts to contact them, minimal work was done by August 2022.The victim requested a refund in September 2023 after continued excuses...
Fort Worth contractor charged with felony theft after failing to complete $23,000 renovation job
PARKER COUNTY, Texas - A North Texas remodeling contractor was arrested after investigators say he was hired for a renovation job that was never complete. The Parker County Sheriff’s Office said it all started when a woman hired Freedom Remodeling, LLC for a large renovation job on her home in May 2022 to repair damages caused by a water leak. A company rep quoted her $23,390.04 for the job.
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