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Small-Town Business Spotlight: Weatherford’s Doss Heritage and Culture Center Takes History Online

Small-Town Business Spotlight: Weatherford’s Doss Heritage and Culture Center Takes History Online

The Doss Heritage and Culture Center, a nonprofit museum in Weatherford, opened its doors in 2006 to preserve and interpret the history of Parker County and Texas.

Weatherford Shifts Annual Parker County Peach Festival to Parker County Peach Week

Weatherford Shifts Annual Parker County Peach Festival to Parker County Peach Week

This year’s festival was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, but that doesn’t mean the city will stop celebrating its summer bounty. Instead of a one-day affair, Weatherford is hosting an entire week of smaller celebrations from July 11 to 18.

A Weekend in Weatherford

A Weekend in Weatherford

For a small-town girl like me, big-city living can feel a bit stuffy. That’s why I call Weatherford home: It’s far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Dallas-Fort Worth to evoke that small-town feel, yet close enough for the occasional “big city” dinner. 

Glamp in a Luxury Safari Tent Near Weatherford

Glamp in a Luxury Safari Tent Near Weatherford

The ideal getaway experience doesn’t always involve traveling long distances to an elaborate resort, as I rediscover on a recent trip less than an hour from home.

Before Peaches, Watermelons Ruled in Parker County

Before Peaches, Watermelons Ruled in Parker County

Heading into the second weekend of July, residents from all over Parker County brace themselves as their historic square transforms into a vibrant jubilee celebrating all things peach.

The Real Locations That Inspired Larry McMurtry’s ‘Lonesome Dove’

The Real Locations That Inspired Larry McMurtry’s ‘Lonesome Dove’

Of all the quintessentially Texan books, Lonesome Dove ranks right up there. And while most readers are familiar with its iconic descriptions of the dusty land, many may not know the local spots that gave author Larry McMurtry the inspiration to write his historical epic.

Mike Leach, an Iconoclast of College Football, Leaves Lasting Legacy in Texas

Mike Leach, an Iconoclast of College Football, Leaves Lasting Legacy in Texas

Trying to find a single story to define the life of Mike Leach is an impossible task.

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