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Weekly News Summary

Week of Monday, 03 October 2022

To sin by silence, when they should protest, makes cowards of men. Ella Wheeler Wilcox​

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little. Edmund Burke

11 October is the last day to register to vote in the 08 November general election.

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National Night Out in Willow Park

Summary: Willow Park is having a block party for National Night Out. 04 October 2022 Latest Update: Thursday, 15 September, 2022 City of Willow Park September Newsletter National Night Out in Willow Park 04 October 2022 5:30p to 8:30p Public Safety Building 101 W Stagecoach Trail We are thrilled to announce that National Night Out 2022 will be a Block Party this year!

CERT classes begin this week.

Summary: The 2022 Fall Basic CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) class begins Thursday, 06 October 2022 in Weatherford. The Basic CERT course is a free 30-hour course. To receive a certificate, both classroom and hands-on training must be completed. Latest Update: Saturday, 01 October, 2022 Fall basic CERT classes begin next week, 30 September 2022.

Water Crisis: It's time to find water solutions

Summary: Excerpts from The Community News article "It's time to find water solutions" and Dallas Morning News article "Water Woes: A deepening crisis." and additional articles.

Roger Williams Newsletter

Summary: Roger Williams is the US House Representative for Texas District 25, which includes Willow Park. Latest Update: Tuesday, 27 September, 2022 Willow Park Civics > Voter Support > Current Districts and Elected Officials United States House of Representatives > Roger Williams Roger Williams email newsletter 26 September 2022 in interactive .pdf.

TX Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

Summary: The Texas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan is a comprehensive framework to enable passenger EV travel across the state and spur economic development. This Plan will provide EV drivers with the confidence and flexibility when traveling for work, recreation, or exploration regardless of the distance traveled or weather conditions.

Texas economic slowdown, Dallas Fed says

Summary: "A lack of employment growth and a slight increase in unemployment from July to August, along with fewer employers raising wages, are signs that Texas' economy is slowing, economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said in a report released Thursday."

Fort Worth mayor delivers first State of the City

Summary: Editorial Note, file under the heading, what happens in Fort Worth does not stay in Forth Worth; population of Parker County 158K "'We [Fort Worth] are home to an increasingly diverse population of nearly 1 million residents. We range in age, race, gender, profession, economic background and political affiliation.

WPC News Summary 2022

Summary: An archive of Willow Park Civics Weekly New Summaries, emailed to WPC Blog subscribers. Latest Update: Monday, 26 September, 2022 Archive of Willow Park Civics Weekly News Summary Week of Monday, 26 September, 2022 in .pdf and .html .

Updated Blogs and Issues

  • Issue: ESD1 annexation of Willow Park Fire Department.

    • Added answers to FAQs regarding financial transactions associated with ESD1 annexation of WP Fire Department.  

  • Added to 27 September 2022 Council Meeting blog: video of meeting; Mayor and Council comments; The Community News review

Upcoming Events

on the Willow Park Civics Calendar 

  • Tuesday, October 04, 05:30 pm - 08:30 pm, Willow Park Safety Building, 101 Stagecoach Trail, Willow Park, TX, USA, National Night Out Willow Park Block Party

  • Tuesday, 11 October, 7:00pm, Regular City County Meeting, City Hall, 516 Ranch House Rd.

  • Tuesday, 18 October, 6:00pm, Regular P&Z Commission Meeting, City Hall, 516 Ranch House Rd.

  • Thursday, 20 October, 2022, 11:30A, PCRW, Congressman Roger Williams, US House of Representative, Texas District 25

  • Tuesday, 25 October, 7:00pm, Regular City County Meeting, City Hall, 516 Ranch House Rd.

Current Public Notices 

  • none

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