Parker County Today November 2016 | Page 4

Founding Publisher: Stephen Markwardt 6 COVER STORY Tanya Tucker The Outlaw Angel Flies In To Help Parker County Publisher / Editor In Chief Marsha Brown Creative Director Steven Schillio Director of Sales and Marketing Tristan Evans Office Manager Kathy Jones Advertising and Marketing Exectutives Trina Haynes Valery New Special Projects Melissa Moorman Writers Mark Brown Marsha Brown Abigail Gieger Joshua Mata Emma Moorman Melissa Moorman Mel Rhodes Photographers Joshua Mata Emma Moorman Megan Parks Mel Rhodes Steven Schillio 18 Rodear: Not The Usual Dog And Pony Show 23 David S. Irvin’s Positively Parker County Gilbert Pecan 33 Our Fashion: Red Horse Boutique 34 Our Sports: Battles Off The Field 36 Medical Section 50 A Talk With The Business Titans: Debbie Newkirk: Weatherford Wild Bird Center 52 Our Art: Cuttin’ Edge Western Style 58 Our Pets: Veterinary Adventures 64 A Retiring Fellow?: Attorney Earl King - Part II 84 Antebellum Ale House 90 Vet Wrap: Dr. Ryan Cate 92 Our Youth: Ag Kids - Adalay Sexton Editorial Assistant Shannon Martindale 96 Our Taste: Recipe How To Contact Us 97 Our Taste: Restaurant Review Main Number 817-599-4664 Metro 817-596-2727 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.parkercountytoday.com 108 Cliques 112 Our Opinion: Curmudgeon Musings To subscribe to Parker County Today magazine call 817-599-4664 Parker County Today is published 12 times a year by Grand Monde Media Partners LLC Basic Subscription price: $29.95 Postmaster: Send address changes to Parker County Today 114 E. Church Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086 © 2016 Grand Monde Media Partners LLC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from publisher. Courtesy Cover photo PARKERCOUNTYTODAY