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Parents leave young children alone while going to local bar

Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier said there is no greater responsibility than parenting a child, and it’s heartbreaking to think parents would leave their toddlers home alone so mom and dad could …
Jolie Holliday sings the National Anthem with Aledo Mayor Shane Davis ro her left, during the Aledo Veterans Day Ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Plaza.

‘I will serve’

For Navy Capt. Lena “Sparkleberry” Kaman, serving your country is about responsibility, about helping others without being recognized for it. Kaman is the commander, Navy Reserve Region …

Talarico pledges unity, bipartisanship in Washington

Democratic U.S. senator-elect James Talarico told reporters last week after his decisive win over Republican Ken Paxton that his win was not so much a partisan triumph as a call for something …

Council OKs downtown rezoning

Aledo City Council voted 3-2 Thursday, Nov. 5, to rezone property at 325 Old Annetta Road to the city’s Downtown District, clearing the way for an existing home and detached garage to become …

Help & Hope Luncheon

The Aledo Children’s AdvoCats held their annual Help & Hope Luncheon on Oct 23 at Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth.
The Aledo Public Library has many cookbooks available for patrons to check out.

Add a little spice to your life

The Aledo Public Library held its first meeting for the new Tea and Spice Club on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The club was the idea of one of the librarians. Participants will …
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Kiela Daniel competes in the butterlfy for Weatherford at the Arlington ISD Invite on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Team earns wins in double dual meet

The Aledo swim team won on both the boys and girls sides against district opponent Weatherford and regional opponent Northwest on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Northwest Aquatic Center. Kale Roberson …
Aledo's Tyler Connelly (middle) finished seventh at the UIL State cross country meet on Friday, Nov. 6 at Old Settler's Park in Round Rock. Connelly's medal is the first for the Bearcat atheltic program in the 6A classification.

Connelly medals at state meet

The Aledo Bearcat athletic program has its first state medal in Class 6A. Senior cross country runner Tyler Connelly finished seventh at the UIL State Cross Country meet Friday morning, …

Playoffs begin Friday for Cats, Roos

The Aledo Bearcats and Weatherford Kangaroos earned spots in the football playoffs.

Aledo closes regular season with win over Lamar

Toward the end of the second quarter, Aledo cornerback Blaine Fisher leaped into the air to intercept an Arlington Lamar pass and thwart a Vikings drive. The interception was one of many plays that propelled Aledo to its 28-3 win Friday night, Nov. 6, at Tim Buchanan Stadium, closing out the regular season.
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Ed Kramer to be guest speaker at WC Veterans Day event

Weatherford College will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the Kramer Veterans Flag Plaza west of the Doss Student Center. This year’s guest …

Second Star Theatre to present classically fun play ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Second Star Theatre Co. will present the award-winning musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” during two weekends of performances at The Venue on Main in Weatherford. …

Connections Expo set for Oct. 16

The Parker County Senior Connections Expo is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Northside Baptist Church in Weatherford. The event is being hosted by volunteers and groups, including …

Bring an appetite for the food truck championship

The first-ever Taste of Texas Food Truck Championship is making a pit stop Sept. 12 in Aledo.

Launch on the Lawn

Launch on the Lawn will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Lakeshore Baptist Church in Hudson Oaks. The event is for all ages. There will be free games, music, and bounce houses for the kids. …

Obituaries
Ronald Baker “Bud” Forman, lovingly known as “Buddaddy,” age 86, of Aledo, passed away on October 9, 2026. …
James Lamb Green IV, lovingly known as Bud, 23, of Aledo, passed away September 18, 2026. Bud was born August 14, 2003. He was an exceptionally intelligent, gifted, kind, and personable young …
Cleta Ann Mize was born May 13, 1932, in McAlester, Oklahoma, and passed away on Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 94. Cleta grew up in a small farmhouse as the only girl among seven brothers. Life …
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Trinity Christian Academy

Something for everyone

The 15 th annual Trinity Christian Academy Gift Market took place Nov. 7 at the school. Patrons enjoyed more than 60 vendors, food trucks, and even got to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

It’s elementary

With continued growth in the Walsh community, Aledo ISD and the team at Walsh have announced a partnership for a land donation for a future elementary school site for the district. …

Royalty all ’round

Aledo High School and Weatherford High School recently celebrated their Homecoming events...

Coder Elementary named Lone Star Ribbon School

Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency named Coder Elementary a Lone Star Ribbon School, the only school in Region 11 and one of only 25 campuses throughout the state to earn the honor for …
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Commentary

Doubling down

Most people are aware of the old idiom that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. As an observer of politics (every so often I …

It’s about time

The University Inter-scholastic League recently approved the implementation of a 35-second shot clock for high school basketball games. It’s about time. Admittedly, I am old school about …

Hispanic Heritage Month

It’s Hispanic Heritage month. It’s that odd month-long celebration that takes the last half of September and the first half of October. I think most folks in Parker County pay little …

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