Eyewitness to history: Fort Worth veteran recalls the Battle of Iwo Jima
Don Graves recalls with clarity the meeting that led to one of the most hotly contested battles and arguably the most iconic moment in...
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Azle resident worked for three decades in Alaska so he could hunt, fish daily
Bobby Wilson has a lot of memories from growing up on a farm in the middle of World War II, but mostly he remembers wanting to escape....
Weatherford woman encourages other seniors to explore pageant world
Janet Standifer grew up in a small town in central Louisiana on a cattle ranch and farm. Like many little girls, she recalls huddling in...
Retired vet organizes annual motorcycle ride to pay respect to fallen comrades
Run For The Wall is an annual motorcycle ride where veterans travel from California to Washington, D.C. for the Memorial Day Weekend to...
Pastor Jim McGinlay leads his peers to the Lord at Legacy Oaks
Jim McGinlay knew God had a plan for him at age 16, but it wasn’t until he was on the baseball diamond at age 19 that the plan was...
Weatherford's Candlelight Tour of Homes this weekend
The Christmas season is filled with traditional expressions, gifts and events, including tours of historic homes that add a touch of...
Thankful for family, community
Food, football and family take center stage for most Americans at Thanksgiving. For the Whites of Weatherford, family is always at the...
Cellist recalls early days of Van Cliburn piano competition at TCU
Mary Neita Werner was destined to become a great musician. Her mother, Vivian Harder Johnson, was a highly-sought piano teacher in Fort...
Shirley Hubbard recalls fury of Typhoon Karen
Shirley Hubbard has lived through 85 storm seasons, but she says none have compared to the fury of Typhoon Karen, which hit Guam back in...
Crafting enthusiast Bette Armstrong makes friends, spreads cheer with her creations
Bette Armstrong has angels with her wherever she goes. The 79-year-old crafts them out of safety pins and beads and hands them out to...
Chris Journeay turned bad luck into an opportunity to pursue his lifelong dream
A moped accident 10 years ago proved to be one of the worst things – and also one of the best – that’s ever happened to Chris Journeay....
Marguerite Hudson to be honored at Legacy Oaks of Azle on Thursday, April 27
Surviving in today’s world is not easy, and nobody knows that better than 97-year-old Marguerite Hudson, who has weathered storms on the...
Doc Coleman has helped people feel better for decades
On the way to the nursing home to visit a couple of residents, Dr. Rogers (Doc) Coleman stops by Braum’s and buys milkshakes. The...
Parker County man organizes citywide clean-up crew to tackle littering
When Jeff Oakes first started the Facebook group Love Weatherford just before the Thanksgiving holiday last year, it had less than 10...
Master Naturalist Dr. Billy Teels was born to be wild
Watch your step, they warn, when you’re exploring Acton Nature Center. It is, after all, a NATURE park. Around here, nature includes...
Chaplain at The Ridglea offers advice for all ages
Dr. Charles Holland looks forward to the day he’ll pass through the pearly gates of heaven, but until then, he says there’s no other...
Weatherford man encourages retirees to help community
One of the greatest gifts you can give a community is the donation of your time. Weatherford resident Paul Monk has given his community a...
Fort Worth Memories: O’Neal’s museum and Facebook group draw thousands
Larry O’Neal has had a near-lifelong affection for the city of Fort Worth. Owner and operator of the Fort Worth Memories Museum which...
Businessman Matt McEntire gives back to community
When Matt McEntire first immigrated to the United States in 1990, he had $700 to his name. The Longford, Ireland native had lived in many...
All roads have led Jackie Joy to the Azle Senior Center
Although Jackie Joy could spend her days playing dominoes and enjoying a hot meal with her friends at the senior center, she has chosen...
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