The final Weatherford 5…for now

The final Weatherford 5…for now

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Wednesday March 25th

Show Notes — The Weatherford Five, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Today's episode covers the unseasonably warm weather hitting Parker County with a high of 91°F, highlights from last night's Weatherford City Council meeting including the WISD School Resource Officer contracts and a public hearing on a North Main Street liquor store, a reminder that two city council seats are on the May 2nd ballot with early voting starting April 20th, a monster weekend for Weatherford College baseball and softball at Ranger College, and a free celebration day this Saturday at the National Vietnam War Museum for Vietnam War Veterans Day. Links: City of Weatherford May 2, 2026 Election Info: https://weatherfordtx.gov/3569/May-2-2026-General-Election-Eleccin [https://weatherfordtx.gov/3569/May-2-2026-General-Election-Eleccin] Weatherford City Council Agendas & Minutes: https://weatherfordtx.gov/651/Agendas-Meetings-Minutes [https://weatherfordtx.gov/651/Agendas-Meetings-Minutes] WC Baseball vs. Ranger: https://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/sports/wc-baseball-beats-ranger-with-30-run-offensive-outburst/article_3a0b75f5-0623-4048-bc40-7e935ba98d84.html [https://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/sports/wc-baseball-beats-ranger-with-30-run-offensive-outburst/article_3a0b75f5-0623-4048-bc40-7e935ba98d84.html] WC Softball vs. Ranger: https://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/sports/lady-coyote-softball-pitchers-dominate-ranger/article_90fcec03-a7a8-4cfb-8303-617316c3ef3e.html [https://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/sports/lady-coyote-softball-pitchers-dominate-ranger/article_90fcec03-a7a8-4cfb-8303-617316c3ef3e.html] National Vietnam War Museum: https://www.nationalvnwarmuseum.org/ [https://www.nationalvnwarmuseum.org/] AccuWeather — Weatherford, TX: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/weatherford/76086/weather-forecast/335941 [https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/weatherford/76086/weather-forecast/335941]

Tuesday March 24th

The Weatherford Five — Tuesday, March 24, 2026 A Parker County registered sex offender is behind bars after accidentally dropping a thumb drive full of child pornography in the sheriff's office parking lot. Plus, Weatherford PD shares good news on traffic accidents — and asks for your help solving a string of vehicle damage incidents. A gas leak in the Highland Park neighborhood has been repaired. And Food Park Lounge Night is tonight at Heritage Park. Sources Fox 4 News — Parker County sex offender arrest https://www.fox4news.com/news/parker-county-sex-offender-arrested-after-dropping-child-porn-thumb-drive-police-parking-lot [https://www.fox4news.com/news/parker-county-sex-offender-arrested-after-dropping-child-porn-thumb-drive-police-parking-lot] Weatherford Police Department — Traffic trends & criminal mischief tip request facebook.com/WeatherfordPoliceDepartment Weatherford Fire Department — Highland Park gas leak facebook.com/WeatherfordTxFire City of Weatherford — Food Park Lounge Night weatherfordtx.gov Weather data — AccuWeather accuweather.com/en/us/weatherford/76086/weather-forecast/335941

Monday March 23rd

News Overview & Sources WEATHER After a record-level weekend with highs in the low nineties, Monday brings a sharp cooldown to around 74°F — nearly a 20-degree drop. The rest of the week gradually climbs back, with mid-eighties expected Tuesday through Thursday and no rain in the forecast for the next seven days. BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HOSPITAL GROUNDBREAKING — WILLOW PARK Baylor Scott & White Health has broken ground on a new hospital in Willow Park — the first inpatient facility of its kind in this part of Parker County. The 19,000-square-foot, fully licensed hospital will be located at 5400 East Interstate 20 Service Road South and will feature eight inpatient beds and eight emergency department beds, along with advanced imaging and primary care services. The $15 million project was reported by The Community News and is expected to be completed by late December 2026, putting local inpatient and emergency care within reach of Parker County families for the first time without a long drive to Fort Worth. FATAL CRASH — PARKER COUNTY COUPLE, HOOD COUNTY Parker County woman Charla Spinler — a graduate of Weatherford High School — was killed on March 14th in a crash on US Highway 377 in Hood County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, she and her husband Daniel Spinler were stopped in their Ford Explorer when Tyler Morgan Wallace failed to control his speed and rear-ended them. Charla Spinler died from her injuries. Daniel Spinler was airlifted to a Fort Worth hospital in critical condition. Wallace was arrested on charges of intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, and unlawful carry of a weapon. He reportedly showed signs of intoxication during a standardized field test at the scene. The Weatherford Democrat reported on the charges. FOOD PARK LOUNGE NIGHT — HERITAGE PARK The City of Weatherford is hosting a Food Park Lounge Night at Heritage Park on Tuesday, March 24th, starting at 6 PM. The event is at 315 Santa Fe Drive and will feature live music, local food vendors, and yard games. Free and family-friendly. CHUCK NORRIS DIES AT 86 Chuck Norris — the martial arts champion and star of the long-running CBS series Walker, Texas Ranger — passed away Thursday, March 19th, in Hawaii following a sudden medical emergency. He was 86. His family confirmed the news Friday morning, saying he was surrounded by loved ones and at peace. Norris spent nine seasons as Cordell Walker, a Texas Ranger dispensing justice across the Lone Star State — a show that has remained a fixture of syndicated television and a cultural touchstone across Texas and DFW. SOURCES Baylor Scott & White Groundbreaking * The Community News (primary): https://www.community-news.com/stories/baylor-scott-white-health-breaks-ground-on-16-bed-hospital,161119 [https://www.community-news.com/stories/baylor-scott-white-health-breaks-ground-on-16-bed-hospital,161119] * Weatherford News (background): https://www.weatherford-news.com/stories/new-baylor-scott-white-hospital-planned,156926 [https://www.weatherford-news.com/stories/new-baylor-scott-white-hospital-planned,156926] Fatal Crash — Charla Spinler * Weatherford Democrat: https://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/news/parker-county-couple-involved-in-fatal-wreck/article_64d6afc7-edd2-4c6a-ae75-a6e868d95516.html [https://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/news/parker-county-couple-involved-in-fatal-wreck/article_64d6afc7-edd2-4c6a-ae75-a6e868d95516.html] Food Park Lounge Night * City of Weatherford official website: https://weatherfordtx.gov/ [https://weatherfordtx.gov/] Chuck Norris * CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/20/entertainment/chuck-norris-death [https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/20/entertainment/chuck-norris-death] * NPR: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/20/nx-s1-5753907/chuck-norris-dead [https://www.npr.org/2026/03/20/nx-s1-5753907/chuck-norris-dead] * NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/chuck-norris-dies-86-action-hero-walker-texas-ranger-actor-rcna225833 [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/chuck-norris-dies-86-action-hero-walker-texas-ranger-actor-rcna225833] * TMZ: https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/20/chuck-norris-dead/ [https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/20/chuck-norris-dead/] Weather * AccuWeather / live data: Weatherford, TX — lat 32.7596, lon -97.7967

Friday March 20th

The Weatherford Five — Friday, March 20, 2026 Weather: Hot and sunny today, high of 93. Weekend stays hot — high 90s Saturday (sunny) and Sunday (light clouds, some wind). Events this weekend: * Today, 11 AM — Cliburn Kids "Keys to America" free concert, Chandor Gardens. Interactive music experience for kids ages 6–12. Good Spring Break activity. * Saturday, 12–8 PM — Spring Fling at Legacy Longhorn Ranch and RV Resort grand opening. Live music, heated pool, food trucks, vendors, family activities. * Fri–Sun — "Rossum's Universal Robots" at Theater Off the Square. AI-takeover themed play. Tickets on their website. * Saturday, 9 PM — Will Loden and Blake Jones live comedy at Film Alley. $20 cover. More comedy shows coming — check their website. Traffic: Westbound I-20 exit to FM 1187/FM 3325 closed through Winter 2026. Use Walsh Ranch Road instead, especially during rush hour. Listener outreach: Producer is seeking feedback on what topics listeners care about and where they get their news. Contact: business@mindarc media.com. Also accepting local event announcements. Sources: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/weatherford/76086/daily-weather-forecast/335941?day=4 https://www.experienceweatherford.com/events https://weatherford.filmalley.net/live-stand-up-comedy