The Weatherford Democrat

Nearly one year after a suicide bomber took his life, Sgt. John J. Savage was honored by the Fallen Heroes Foundation Saturday prior to the Veteran’s Day Parade. Full Story »

Producers of a remake of the John Wayne western classic movie “True Grit” are coming to North Texas in search of a budding starlet. Full Story »

Tentative dates to apply to be on the board of Emergency Services District No. 7 were set at Tuesday’s Parker County Commissioners Court meeting. Full Story »

City council will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to consider a resolution regarding the city of Hudson Oaks and an ordinance amendment for the Parker County Hospital District. Full Story »

Sujo John, evangelist and survivor of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, was the guest speaker Saturday night for the Weatherford Christian School Celebration 2009 Faith Promise Dinner. Full Story »

AUSTIN — The Texas Workforce Commission is notifying approximately 45,000 Texas unemployment claimants that they may be eligible for an additional seven-week extension of state Extended Benefits. Full Story »

WEATHERFORD — Parker County is one of only 12 counties in the State of Texas to meet the recommendations set out by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs regarding transparency in government, according to the comptroller’s Web site, www.window.state.tx.us/comptrol/checkup/counties.php. Full Story »

When Willow Park Mayor Kenneth Hawkins moved to the area four years ago and took his seat as a council member in 2007, lawsuits surrounding the water system in the Deer Creek subdivision were already in progress. Full Story »

AUSTIN — Last week’s disbursement of October sales tax revenue was down nearly 13 percent statewide as key portions of the state’s economy continue to suffer. Full Story »

Parker County Commissioners Court will hold a regular agenda meeting Monday at 9 a.m. to begin the process of appointing board members to the new Emergency Services District No. 7. Full Story »

Veterans Day celebrations start early this year in Weatherford. Full Story »

After receiving nearly 18,000 votes, American State Bank gave away $10,000 to local charities Thursday including Parker Paws, The Texas Pythian home and the Parker County Center of Hope. Full Story »

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — An Army psychiatrist set to be shipped overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post Thursday, authorities said, a rampage that killed 12 people and left 31 wounded in the worst mass shooting ever at a military base in the United States. Full Story »

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A military mental health doctor facing deployment overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post on Thursday, setting off on a rampage that killed 12 people and left 31 wounded, Army officials said. Full Story »

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A soldier opened fire at a U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, unleashing a stream of gunfire that left 12 people dead and 31 wounded. Authorities killed the gunman, and apprehended two other soldiers suspected in the attack. Full Story »

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Army says 12 people have been killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage on the Fort Hood Army base in Texas. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (AP) — At least seven people were killed and 20 wounded in separate shootings Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas, the Army said. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven people were killed and 20 wounded in a pair of shootings Thursday at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas, the Army says. Full Story »

The Parker County Hospital District is hosting a seasonal flu shot for Weatherford ISD students ages 4 to 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Hall Middle School cafeteria. Full Story »

After the community of Aledo voted against a 12.5 cent tax increase, Superintendent Don Daniel said taking from the fund balance for day-to-day operations will have negative impacts on AISD. Full Story »

WEATHERFORD — Normally, when Weatherford Police need your help, the department is asking for aid in solving a case, and while they continue to ask for help in solving local crimes, this time they are seeking help worth $10,000. Full Story »

Voters overwhelmingly supported the formation of Emergency Services District No. 7 Tuesday. Full Story »

Blood alcohol level results for Jim Webster, Precinct 4 commissioner, will be independently tested by a Fort Worth forensics lab, Jim Lane, Webster’s attorney said. Full Story »

Following some bad weather this past spring, the Millsap Community Center received a new metal roof, but insurance did not cover the entire cost of the project. Now the community is pulling together to cover the additional costs. Full Story »

Parker County voters were in no mood for spending money, as was evident by the results of Tuesday’s local elections in which a pair of school district tax boosts were defeated. Full Story »