Weatherford Daily News

06/17/2026

Plans for Weatherford’s proposed community center and YMCA facility continue to move forward as city officials, architects and project managers refine the design and prepare for the next phase of development.

During Monday’s public works authority meeting, representatives from the project team provided an update on the facility’s design, amenities and projected costs. City leaders reported that the estimated price tag has decreased from earlier projections, with the current budget estimated at approximately $43 million.

Pictured is a rendering of the proposed YMCA facility.

Check out the Midweek Edition of the Weatherford Daily News for the full story, available today.

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06/17/2026

Weatherford is set for a packed weekend! 🚗🎶

Blake Hall and Jaxon Pate will take the stage at The Shed-Weatherford this Saturday, June 20, beginning at 7 p.m. Come out for a night of live music, great food, and a true hometown atmosphere !

06/17/2026

Make plans to attend the Community Resource Fair on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Means Park!

This free event, sponsored by the Weatherford Ministerial Alliance, will feature local organizations, helpful resources, food, and family-friendly fun. Come connect with groups that are making a difference in Weatherford and the surrounding communities!

06/17/2026

Pictured is the Weatherford Eagles Grey 10U baseball team 🦅

From left: River Thigpen, Jay Holt, Grayson Williams, Ezra Goff, Layne Collins, Mateo Williams, Kade Yoder, River Watson, Jaxson Rice, Noah Privett, Aidan Colchado, Kol Burd and Oliver Evans.

Check out the Midweek Edition of the Weatherford Daily News to see the photo feature, available today.

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06/17/2026

Braxton Etheridge’s recruitment process to the collegiate level wasn’t exactly glowing.

A lack of scholarship offers and continued skepticism about whether the 6-foot, 180-pound signal-caller was big enough to play on Saturdays lingered throughout his path to the college ranks.

He was. And he is.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University quarterback proved as much during the Bulldogs’ 2025 campaign, helping fuel SWOSU’s first winning season in a decade while carving out a role in the offense as a redshirt freshman.

Check out the Midweek Edition of the Weatherford Daily News for the full story, available today.

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06/17/2026

Rick Spain with Infinite Grace Ministries returns with a powerful Part 2 of “For This Reason,” continuing his message on purpose, victory, and what Christ accomplished through the cross.

In this installment, he unpacks the idea that Jesus didn’t just defeat the enemy, but secured everything needed for believers to walk in purpose and fulfillment. It’s a reminder that the reason He came is the reason you have one too.

Stay tuned for a message meant to challenge perspective and encourage anyone walking through a difficult season: you are not without reason.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Rick Koch and Jessica Winegeart have split the seat for the State Senate District 26, neither securing over 50% of the republican vote.

The seat will enter a runoff between Koch and Winegeart to be decided on August 25th. Third place candidate Brady Butler did not receive enough votes to enter into the runoff, as only the top two candidates advance.

State Question 832 – Raising the Minimum Wage – has failed, not receiving more than 50% of the vote. The minimum wage will remain $7.25 as set in 2009. Exemptions from minimum wage still remain for Agriculture workers, student employees and minors.

Check out the Midweek Edition of the Weatherford Daily News for the full story, available today.

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06/17/2026

Oklahoma voters have spoken!

From the Oklahoma Senate District 26 race to State Question 832 and key contests across the state, voters made decisions that will shape Oklahoma's future heading into the general election.

Reid Newspapers Election Central has compiled complete results, vote totals and race-by-race coverage from across Oklahoma.

Click here to view the full election results: https://www.reidnewspapers.com/political-advertising

06/17/2026

Reid Newspapers Capitol Correspondent Brooke Blach is reporting from Gentner Drummond’s watch party in Tulsa tonight.

Drummond and Mike Mazzei will advance to a runoff on Tuesday, August 25 as neither secured more than 50% of the vote.