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Early voting underway in local elections

Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board, and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you …

Aledo ISD Board of Trustees approves bond purchases

The final stage of grief is acceptance.   When Aledo ISD’s Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 15, it seemed as though the members of the board …

City Council takes stand against SB 2038

When Kit Marshall was the mayor in Aledo, her administration worked with the City of Fort Worth to have 228.24 acres of the Dean Ranch that makes up the northeast corner of the Rolling Hills …

Countdown to Monday's eclipse

Don't blink. Well, okay, you can blink, but don't keep your eyes closed for very long or you'll miss a historic event that has one of the best views in the entire United States right here in our …

Solar eclipse means big money to Texas

One economist is calling it “the most profitable 22 minutes in Texas history,” according to the  Texas Standard . The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 is expected to draw up to …
Latest Sports Stories

Aledo teams sweep area meets

Ladycats track coach Mike Pinkerton said his team was inspired by a memory - and one from not so long ago - at the 5/6-5A Area Meet at Clark Stadium in Fort Worth on April 12. “The girls …

Maloney brothers carry Aledo soccer legacy into coaching 

It’s not uncommon for siblings to have a shared athletic experience in a community like Aledo. It happens with regularity.   An older sibling graduates through the athletic programs …

McKean leads Ladycats over Azle

Another stellar pitching performance by Taylor McKean ended up being the difference in the Aledo Ladycats’ 4-3 road win in Azle on Tuesday, April 16.   McKean struck out 14 while not …

AMS sweeps middle school titles

Middle School District Championship In Fort Worth, April 8 Aledo and McAnally Middle School results Running distances in meters, field events in feet and inches Seventh-grade …
Community Life
Calendar of Events
40th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes in Weatherford, TX. Presented by the Parker County Heritage Society. 6 Historic homes plus St. Stephens Chapel and Chandor Gardens will be on this year's tour. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the …
The Aledo Middle School volleyball team made short work of its host Brewer on Thursday, Oct. 19 as the Ladycats swept all matches in seventh and eighth grade. Brewer was unable to win a single game in any of the matches. Here are the …
Join us for the Fort Worth ISD Hiring Fair on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Fort Worth ISD Teaching and Learning Center located at 1050 Bridgewood Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76112. Participants will have the …
The GM Financial Parade of Lights will deliver the magic of the holiday season to Downtown Fort Worth for its 41st year on Sunday, November 19, at 6 p.m. With a sold-out crowd expected for this year’s “Holiday Magic”-themed parade, attendees …
Family fun - food and games! Lots of treats!!!
Obituaries
Janice M. Pringle passed away on April 13, 2024. Janice was born in Clovis, New Mexico, on January 30, 1939, to her parents James Barnett and Hattie Bell. Janice was proceeded in death …
Ronald Morris passed away on April 16, 2024, in Falls City, Nebraska. Ronald was born on August 3, 1979, in Topeka, Kansas to Jerry and Cynthia (Kinkle) Morris. He was raised in Fort Worth and …
Jeffrey Allen Gloor, 56, of Willow Park passed away on March 17, 2024. Jeff was born and raised in Fort Worth. He attended Texas Tech (located in God’s country) in 1985. He added a list of …
Education
Aledo ISD

District receives team leadership award

CoSN, a premier association of K-12 education technology leaders, honored Aledo Independent School District with its 2024 District Team Leadership Award. The CoSN District Team Leadership Award …

15th annual Taste of Parker County scheduled for April 18  

The 15th annual Taste of Parker County will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at Weatherford’s Heritage Park. This food-tasting fundraiser benefits the Weatherford …

TCA names new head of school

The Trinity Christian Academy School Board has announced that Craig Smith has been named as the fourth Head of School in the school’s history. Dr. Steve Newby, current head of school, …

Crawfish Fly-In to support Clouddancer scholarship

The Clouddancer Scholarship Fund will host its third annual Crawfish Fly-In from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the Mineral Wells Regional Airport, 5300 Airport Road in Mineral Wells. …
Commentary
Columns

Left-Handers and Aggies

The Good Book’s Chapter 6 of Matthew provides challenging specifics on living the good life, but   verse three seems most daunting. It concerns the importance of maintaining a chasm …

On New Year’s Resolutions

My ancient Uncle Mort is not one to speak negatively of neighbors, unless they live at least three cattleguards away. He recently “spilled the beans” on a neighbor who lives so deep …
Letters to the Editor

Appalled

I was appalled at the article on the front page of The Community News on March 8, 2024. There was such a biased on Mike Olcott’s victory, and inaccuracies at every turn.   In the …

Truth in politics

In this place, we stand for God, Country, and Truth! You know that Parker County, Texas is one of the most conservative places in the country and I thank God for each of you as you work every day to …

Supporting Rogers

As the March Republican Primary approaches, I’ve been struck by the apparent lack of critical thinking skills. Why are people not studying what the candidates represent? Why doesn’t …