Suspect arrested after threat made against Weatherford elementary school, district says
Weatherford ISD sent a letter to parents at one of its elementary schools that said an arrest was made for an “alleged threat” made against the school.
Parker County 6-year-old hit, killed by school bus
A 6-year-old girl was hit and killed by her own school bus Monday afternoon in the Brock Independent School District.
Punishments handed out after Weatherford college pitcher tackled hitter during baseball game
A college baseball pitcher from Weatherford College was suspended for charging at and tackling a hitter after giving up a home run.
Weatherford college pitcher tackles opponent during baseball game, video shows
A junior college in Weatherford says police are investigating after one of their baseball team's pitchers plowed into a player on the other team during a game in Weatherford. The incident was caught on camera.
'Aledo Vines' event hopes to promote unity, diversity in Aledo
Some Aledo ISD families are hoping to bring their community together this week to build unity just a year after two students were targeted after receiving slave auction social media messages.
Parker County woman honored for saving boy during dog attack
A woman who risked her own life to save a 7-year-old boy who was nearly mauled to death by his neighbor’s dog was honored Monday in Parker County.
COVID-19 forces Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, other school districts to close for rest of week
All schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville and other school districts have shut down for the remainder of the week. Administrators said classes were being disrupted because too many people are out sick with COVID-19.
Fire causes damage at Aledo Middle School, classes canceled
Aledo Middle School is closed Thursday because of a fire that cause a lot of smoke damage in the school's new fine arts area.
Elderly woman with dementia allegedly targeted by Parker County scammers
Investigators say Phillip Mack, 55, and Sandra Heine, 58, drove their victim to several banks and had her make withdrawals.
Fire that destroyed old Mineral Wells High School started by 3 juveniles, officials say
A group of 14 and 15 year olds are facing arson charges for the fire that destroyed the historic old Mineral Wells High School building.
Fire engulfs old high school in Mineral Wells
The cause of the fire that destroyed a historic school building in Mineral Wells is now under investigation.
5 people injured in Parker County plane crash
Five people are being treated for injuries suffered in a plane crash Saturday night in Parker County
73-year-old man wanted for Parker County woman’s murder captured in Mexico
A 73-year-old man who Parker County authorities said was caught on video discarding the murder weapon after killing a 72-year-old woman back in August has been captured in Mexico.
Millsap teen arrested, accused of assaulting classmate during sleepover
A Millsap teenager is facing charges after allegedly body-slamming and punching a deaf classmate in the face during a recent sleepover.
73-year-old Parker County man wanted for woman’s murder
Law enforcement officials are looking for 73-year-old Clayton Strong who allegedly murdered a woman in her front yard and was caught on video discarding the murder weapon.
Parker County Sheriff arrests multiple people for construction supply thefts
Building materials are a hot commodity and hard to come by due to the pandemic production slowdown. That’s why they’ve become a big target for thieves.
Parker County Peach Festival returns Saturday
After last year’s event was cancelled due to COVID-19, the Parker County Peach Festival returns to Weatherford.
Father of infant who was subject of Amber Alert in Ennis arrested on outstanding family violence warrant
The father of a 7-month-old who was subject of an Amber Alert in Ennis earlier this week has been arrested on an outstanding family violence warrant out of Ellis County.
Amber Alert canceled after Ennis 7-month-old found safe, mom in custody
Police said the 7-month-old who was taken by his mother without consent has been found safe, and the mother is in custody. The man wanted for helping her has not been caught. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Police chase ends with SWAT standoff in Lake Worth neighborhood
Parker County deputies say the suspect and a passenger, who were on a motorcycle without a license plate, took off when deputies ordered them to pull over.