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Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

 A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat,  The Texas Tribune …

Willow Park Police Department receives honor

For the second consecutive time, the Willow Park Police Department (WPPD) has been awarded Accredited Law Enforcement Agency from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Program.   …

Aledo student dies in car crash

Kai Elliott, a 2024 Aledo High School graduate, died in an automobile accident on the evening of July 4. Aledo ISD Superintendent Susan Bohn released the following statement: "I am heavy-hearted …

Weatherford celebrates grand opening of new roads after months of construction

Residents of Weatherford and city officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of York Avenue and recognize all the improvements that were made to the Northwest Quadrant on June 27.. York Avenue …

Parker County Sheriff's deputies receive Life-Saving Award

Three Parker County Sheriff’s deputies were presented with the Life-Saving Award during the recent Parker County Commissioners Court session. The awards are in recognition for their actions in …

Parker County Peach Festival to break many records, including World's largest cobbler

The Parker County Peach Festival is always a big thing - and this year it’s going to feature a treat unlike any other the world has ever seen. The Weatherford Chamber of Commerce has …
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Pickleball Awards

Shirley Sylvis and Joyce Bishop won gold medals in intermediate pickleball competition at the Fort Worth Chas Haws Recreation Center June 14. The athletes play at various Parker County locations and …

Weatherford Wild finds gold at Flower Mound swim meet

The Weatherford Wild competed in their second meet of the 2024 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation summer season in Flower Mound recently. The team brought home 24 gold medals (13 females, 11 males), …

TCU’s Gracie Morris competes in the 1,500-meter run at the Olympic Trials

Recent TCU graduate and track phenom Gracie Morris competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, Thursday evening, June 27 in the 1,500-meter run.   The Aledo …

Local water park part of worldwide event

Splash Kingdom and many other water parks around the world are among the places to be during the summer for families to swim and enjoy spending time with one another, creating memories that can last …
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Loving mother Phyllis Gebhardt passed away at the age of 67 on June 14, surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born July 15, 1956, in Long Beach, California. After moving to Texas, Phyllis …
Paula Nita Wylie, 80, peacefully departed on this life, Friday, May 31, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Paula Wylie was born October 27, 1943, in Fort Worth, Texas to parents, Arthur and …
Marvin Monel Glasgow, 83, of Willow Park, passed away on May 6, 2024. Marvin was born July 7, 1940 to parents Willie Andrew and Mary Ethel Glasgow in Tyler, Texas. After graduation, he served …
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Aledo second in prestigious Lone Star Cup competition

The University Interscholastic League announced Aledo ISD finished in second place among 5A schools in the state in its annual Lone Star Cup competition. The Lone Star Cup is annually one of the …

Million dollar donation aids Weatherford Christian School

Finding a high return on investment can be impossible in these uncertain economic times, but for Jim Bob and Kate Measures, there was no question where they wanted to donate their land sale for an …

New AHS/Daniel principal named

Aledo ISD has named Michael Martinak as principal at Aledo High School-Daniel Ninth Grade Campus beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Martinak has spent his entire educational career - the …
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A Holiday Afterglow

Afterglows are wonderful, but are waning of late. Many folks forfeit times of warm reflection, too busy in endless pursuits of whatever comes next. Oh, afterglows are still around for important …

The Hope Chest celebrates 10 years: Dressing the part for fighting poverty

Hope Chest volunteer Marilyn Morris and manager Heidi Hodosta help a customer. The Hope Chest is the Center of Hope’s resale shop that offers donated upscale items at a fraction of their original cost.

A decade back the people at Parker County Center of Hope - who were already doing a great job helping fight poverty in our area - came up with an idea to take the battle to another level. They …

The Unabomber Party? Texans Deserve Better

“Ban Democrat Chairs!”’ has been the battle cry of the Dunn/Wilks faction of the Republican Party of Texas for several House legislative sessions. This effort, closely aligned with …

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