Happy weekend, Weatherford! In today’s happening-today edition: New Sprouts opening, a touch-a-truck event, and Cousins Maine Lobster + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Local riders make their mark: Parker County high school rodeo athletes notched top finishes at the NTHSRA Finals, including bull riding and chute dogging, with a strong team roping showing amid worldwide competition -- see the rodeo finishers.
Growing bakery plans: Fort Worth bakery The Sour Boule will open a second location in Willow Park. Construction is underway, with an expanded menu and hiring for baristas and sandwich artists -- see the bakery expansion.
New grocery option arrives: Sprouts Farmers Market will open July 31 at 317 Center Point Rd in Weatherford, bringing fresh produce and natural groceries to town. Grand opening details will come later this summer -- learn more about the opening.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local fun, zero fuss: Mini-golf with two waterfalls, a 9-turn go-kart track, and 20-plus arcade games keep kids and grown-ups equally competitive at Grand Adventure, Parker County’s largest family entertainment center since 2020. Locally owned and an easy go-to when the heat or boredom hits.
Need a quick reset: Slip out of your weekday rut at Gypsy Moon Hideaway - RV Park & Campground, where you can park the rig or pitch a tent, exhale a little, and remember what quiet sounds like. It’s the low-stress, close-to-home nature fix your brain keeps hinting at.
Dinner upgrade alert: When you want a proper treat close to home, Salt Seafood and Steakhouse is plating Gulf oysters, lobster bisque, and serious steaks with garlic mash, plus cocktails like the Church Street Margarita. Feels special without the drive, and the butter poached lobster is a flex.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐝 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Workday @ Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Lake Mineral Wells is hosting a pollinator garden workday at the Administration Building, and yes, your yard gloves count as formalwear. We’ll weed, tidy, and plant in the demo beds, then bask in butterflies, bees, and that quiet thrill of improving something without a spreadsheet.
🚒 Weatherford Community Touch-A-Truck Event @ First Baptist Church of Weatherford | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Let the kids climb, push buttons, and ask a million questions at this free Touch-A-Truck bash at First Baptist Church Weatherford. Meet the crews behind the sirens, sit in big rigs, and pretend your minivan counts as heavy equipment.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Teskey's | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Head to Teskey’s because the famous Cousins Maine Lobster truck is parking right here in Weatherford, serving rolls, tacos, bisque, chowder, and even lobster tots. We may be cattle country, but today we’re coastal. Treat yourself, then brag to your cousins.
🏗 Weatherford Seminar @ Tilson Homes | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Thinking about trading Pinterest boards for blueprints? Around here, this free seminar with Courtland Vargas from Tilson Homes covers choosing land, prepping for construction, designing smart, and financing the dream on your own lot, without losing your mind, or your weekends to YouTube.
👨 Made Just for Dad | Father's Day @ Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine | Sunday (6/21) at 10:30 AM – Think Dad wants to man the grill on Father’s Day? He wants to sit, eat, and tell the same story twice while Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine handles authentic Mexican flavors, handcrafted drinks, and family chatter. Brunch, lunch, or dinner, raise a glass, and make it easy. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Weatherford report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 27%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 96°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 1%
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