City of Weatherford
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From the Parker County Sheriff's Office
Parker County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a road rage call Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012.
Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler said a Poolville man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon stemming from the incident.
As of Monday morning, William James Carr, 60, remained incarcerated.
The victim dialed 9-1-1 around 1:15 p.m. Sunday. When deputies arrived on scene, Carr reported he intentionally shot out the window of a Ford Mustang, after the vehicle had “cut him off.”
During the incident, a Texas Parks and Wildlife game warden had detained Carr. The game warden reported he stopped at Ranger Highway and Jones Road, due to a subject holding Carr at gun point on the side of the road, in front of a vehicle.
The victim stated he made a lane-change near Ranger Highway and Bowie Drive, thinking he gave the truck behind him plenty of room.
Further down the road on Ranger Highway near Greenwood Road, he heard a loud popping noise thinking he had blown a tire, but realized his rear windshield had been shattered.
The victim told deputies he pulled over and dialed 9-1-1, when he observed Carr drive past him and pulled over ahead of the victim’s Mustang. The victim then stated he pulled a weapon out when Carr began approaching him.
The game warden then arrived on scene and ordered the victim to put the weapon down and detained the pair.
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Due to the on-going drought conditions, the City of Weatherford will implement Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency plan on August 29th.
Stage 2 calls for mandatory water conservation. No outdoor watering will be allowed between the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm on your designated watering days. Designated watering days for customers with an odd numbered address are Saturday and Wednesday. Designated watering days for customers with an even numbered address are Sunday and Thursday. Designated watering days for governmental entities are Tuesday and Friday.
Special Session Agenda
Weatherford City Council
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Weatherford City Hall – City Council Chambers
303 Palo Pinto Street
The City of Weatherford announces a temporary road closure of the IH20 east bound frontage road at South Main Street/SH 171/FM 51 beginning Wednesday, July 27 at 9:00 p.m. and ending at 6:00 a.m. Thursday, July 28. The east bound U-turn bridge at South Main Street/SH 171/FM 51 will also be temporarily closed during this time. Detours for east bound IH20 access will be directed to BB Fielder Road.
In addition, the new Santa Fe/FM 2552 east bound 409 exit ramp from IH20 will be temporarily closed Wednesday, July 27 at 9:00 p.m. and ending at 6:00 a.m. Thursday, July 28. Exits 408 and 410 will be the alternate route for access during this time.
Dr. Steve Wood recently donated some much needed workout equipment to the City of Weatherford Swim Team.
Pictured left to right: Dr. Steve Wood and Swim Team Coach Linda Williams accepting kickboards and pull buoys.
Photo provided by Suzanne Carlson
The City of Weatherford announces a temporary road closure of the IH20 west bound frontage road at Santa Fe/FM 2552 beginning Friday, July 15 at 9:00 p.m. and ending at 5:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16. Detours for west bound IH20 access will be directed to east-bound IH20 through to Exit 410 Bankhead Hwy, and loop back to the west or by proceeding north on Santa Fe/FM2552 to Holland Lake Drive and west to the IH20 frontage road.
In addition, the frontage road at South Main Street/SH171/FM51 will be temporarily closed on Monday, July 18 at 9:00 p.m. and reopen at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 19. Detours for east bound IH20 access will be directed to BB Fielder Road.
At the 45th annual meeting of the North Central Texas Council of Governments luncheon on Friday, June 17, the City of Weatherford’s Assistant City Manager Sharon Hayes received the Linda Keithley Award honoring outstanding women in Public Management.
Established in 1986 by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the award honors the dedicated professionalism of Linda Keithley, who served the Council of Governments for 17 years. The award recognizes women in Public Management who display the Linda Keithley traits of integrity, dignity, poise, loyalty, commitment, and dedication while serving as a faithful public servant.
Bridge at Clear Lake Road/Santa Fe Drive/FM 2552
The bridge at Clear Lake Road/Santa Fe Drive/FM 2552 over Interstate 20 will temporally close at 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 13 and re-open to thru traffic by 6:00 a.m. June 14. Motorist traveling south on Santa Fe Drive, headed east on I-20 or south on Clear Lake Road will be re-routed via I-20 to South Main Street for a re-direct to their destination. Motorist traveling north on clear Lake Road, headed west on I-20 or north on Santa Fe Drive will be re-routed via I-20 to Bankhead Hwy. for a re-direct.
Parker County Judge Mark Riley and the county’s engineering firm Freese and Nichols left the monthly meeting of the Texas Transportation Commission in Austin on Thursday, with approval for up to $6.9 million in reimbursement to the county for the I-20 Interchange at Old Brock Road which will eventually connect with the Ric Williamson Memorial Highway.
The Texas Department of Transportation funding, known as pass-through financing, allows for the county to pay for the project and be reimbursed over time by the state for the transportation construction costs, once the project is complete. Funding for construction of the interchange will come from the Parker County Transportation Bond Program which was approved by voters in 2008.
Willow Park
Willow Park voters spoke in a big way Saturday night when they overwhelmingly elected Marvin Glasgow over incumbent mayor Kenneth Hawkins. Glasgow won the election with 88.66 percent of the vote.
In the race for Place 1 on the Willow Park City Council, Richard Neverdousky likewise received the lion's share of votes over Tim Koirtyohann to replace the exiting Barry Tatum. Neverdousky received 489 votes (86.24%) to Koirtyohann's 78 (13.76%).
Gene Martin ran unopposed for Place 2, receiving 418 votes.
Annetta
Annetta Mayor Bruce Pinckard survived a concerted attempt to unseat him, winning over challenger Bruce Moore with 93 votes to Moore's 84.
