Weatherford honors Heidi Wilder and local preservationist Bill Warren; staff highlights summer openings and community events
May 13, 2026 | Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
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The Weatherford City Council used part of its May 12 meeting to recognize local volunteers and highlight community events.
Mayor read a prepared statement outlining Heidi Wilder’s nearly two decades of civic service, noting projects she supported in public safety, parks, utilities and downtown reinvestment, and citing an approximate tally of 360 city council meetings and 204 municipal utility board meetings over her tenure. "Her service reflects dedication, integrity, and a commitment to leaving things better than she found them," the mayor said in the prepared remarks.
Heidi Wilder spoke afterward and thanked family, mentors and city staff. "I've been here 15 years on council and almost 18 years on the municipal utility board," she said.
The council also presented Bill Warren with the Texas Historical Commission’s Ruth Lester Lifetime Achievement Award. Warren thanked those who supported him and said he felt "rather humbled in accepting this award." Council noted Warren’s leadership in stewarding Parker County cemeteries and other preservation efforts.
Staff highlighted upcoming community offerings: a Police & Fire clay shoot on May 13 to support Weatherford Police and Fire Foundation, the new splash pad at Love Street Park opening Memorial Day weekend, and Cherry Park Pool opening May 23. Eric Schumacher read a proclamation recognizing the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and noted a plaque placement planned for June 13 at the Veterans Memorial at Soldier Springs Park.
During citizen comments, Catherine Lewis (612 State Street) urged the council to address a dangerous crossing at Park and Foster and raised concerns about housing needs for low-income residents: "I just hope we can find a way to fix it," she said. Council acknowledged the comment period and closed public comment with no immediate directive recorded in the meeting minutes.
The council then moved on to consent and regular agenda business and ultimately adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Mayor read a prepared statement outlining Heidi Wilder’s nearly two decades of civic service, noting projects she supported in public safety, parks, utilities and downtown reinvestment, and citing an approximate tally of 360 city council meetings and 204 municipal utility board meetings over her tenure. "Her service reflects dedication, integrity, and a commitment to leaving things better than she found them," the mayor said in the prepared remarks.
Heidi Wilder spoke afterward and thanked family, mentors and city staff. "I've been here 15 years on council and almost 18 years on the municipal utility board," she said.
The council also presented Bill Warren with the Texas Historical Commission’s Ruth Lester Lifetime Achievement Award. Warren thanked those who supported him and said he felt "rather humbled in accepting this award." Council noted Warren’s leadership in stewarding Parker County cemeteries and other preservation efforts.
Staff highlighted upcoming community offerings: a Police & Fire clay shoot on May 13 to support Weatherford Police and Fire Foundation, the new splash pad at Love Street Park opening Memorial Day weekend, and Cherry Park Pool opening May 23. Eric Schumacher read a proclamation recognizing the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and noted a plaque placement planned for June 13 at the Veterans Memorial at Soldier Springs Park.
During citizen comments, Catherine Lewis (612 State Street) urged the council to address a dangerous crossing at Park and Foster and raised concerns about housing needs for low-income residents: "I just hope we can find a way to fix it," she said. Council acknowledged the comment period and closed public comment with no immediate directive recorded in the meeting minutes.
The council then moved on to consent and regular agenda business and ultimately adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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