Notable traffic and criminal laws that go into effect on September 1 (unless noted otherwise) include the following:

HB 84, known as Katie's Law, requires drivers 85 years of age and above to pass a vision test to have their driver license renewed. Licenses will be valid for two years instead of six. Drivers age 79 and older are not allowed to renew their driver licenses electronically.

Considering options, next opportunitiesRoger Williams
By Daniel Brannigan
The Community News

Weatherford’s own Roger Williams announced earlier today that he will step down as Texas Secretary of State in July after holding the job since 2004.
Williams – chairman of Roger Williams AutoMall in Weatherford – said in a written statement he is leaving the post to “pursue other opportunities,” creating speculation that he may be considering a run for an elected office.

Calls city’s acquisition of water system ‘complete’
By Daniel Brannigan
The Community News

The City of Willow Park added a new wrinkle to the battle over Deer Creek Water Works (DCWW) this week, adopting a policy statement during the council meeting Tuesday, May 15 that rejects an offer made to purchase the embattled water system.
After a 24-minute executive session, departing Mayor Brad Johnson read a prepared statement about the issue detailing the city’s stance.

See May 4 issue of The Community News for candidate profiles
By Daniel Brannigan
The Community News

In an effort to create voter interest and help those going to the polls on Election Day (May 12) or during the early voting period (Apr. 30-May 8) be more informed about their choices, The Community News has published a question and answer session with each candidate in contested races for the upcoming election.

King, Estes back moratorium, call for study committee
By Daniel Brannigan
The Community News

The Texas Legislature is just a few steps away from putting a large “stop sign” on one of the most controversial projects in state history.
The State Senate and House are on the verge of approving a measure that would temporarily prevent the development of the controversial Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC). Identical bills – SB 1267 and HB 2772 – would impose a two-year moratorium on privately-funded toll road projects, such as the TTC, by preventing any new comprehensive development agreements or toll project sales to a private entity.

Randy Keck/The Community News - State Rep. Phil King (R-Weatherford) explains recent property tax relief legislation to members of the East Parker County Chamber of Commerce at their luncheon Wednesday, July 12.
State Rep. Phil King (R-Weatherford) explained recent legislation passed to provide property tax relief to the state's property owners at the East Parker County Chamber of Commerce luncheon July 12 at Jubilee Trailhouse in Willow Park.