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Site of former sinkhole in Weatherford is now being prepared for new construction

Site of former sinkhole in Weatherford is now being prepared for new construction

Johannes Becht, News Editor July 6, 2021

In 2015, Weatherford, Oklahoma, made statewide headlines: 3 sinkholes developed on the site of a Ford dealership along Main Street across City Hall. In 2017, another sinkhole was discovered, but eventually,...

Amazing facility: New police station to be built in Weatherford

“Amazing facility:” New police station to be built in Weatherford

Johannes Becht, News Editor July 2, 2021

The Weatherford City Commission on Wednesday, June 30, approved a bid on the asbestos abatement located at the old hospital building that will serve as the location for the new police station 911 center,...

Voters in favor of proposed city sales tax

Voters in favor of proposed city sales tax

Johannes Becht, News Editor July 1, 2020

Weatherford residents on Tuesday, June 30, clearly approved the proposed city sales tax (1%), which replaces the old one. Proposition No. 1 provides for 0.52% sales tax for city services such as a new...

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