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Council approves new wastewater rates

Following a recommendation from last month, the Willow Park City Council approved a new wastewater rate increase proposed by NewGen. The rate will immediately increase from $20 to $24.80 for …

Ordinance streamlining project updates revealed

Earlier this year the City of Aledo embarked on a plan to streamline city ordinances and processes online to relieve the number of inquiries received by the city and to keep city staff from having to …

Garage burglar receives 30-year sentence

A 41-year-old Fort Worth man pleaded guilty to burglarizing three Aledo homes and was sentenced to 30 years in prison in court in Weatherford last week. In August of 2021, Leonard Demond Green …

Aledo Thanksgiving Trot

Board approves decreased tax rate

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees has adopted a lower tax rate for the fifth year in a row at a meeting on Monday, Aug. 28. The 2023-2024 tax rate will be more than 16 cents lower than the previous …
Latest Sports Stories

MMS eighth sweeps Stephenville

McAnally Middle School’s eighth-grade volleyball team swept Stephenville this past week, while the seventh-grade B team also won. Results are: Eighth grade: A won 25-16, 25-8; B won …

Bearcats open season in elite tourney

Pretty much any golf team that has state championship aspirations was in Fort Worth this past weekend for the Bart Granger Memorial tournament at Pecan Valley Golf Course.   That included …

Ladycats win at A&M

The Aledo cross county teams are used to running long distances. Last week they traveled three hours via vehicle - and then ran a long distance - to compete in the Texas A&M …

Eagles pull away from Roos

Crowley quarterback Caleb Williams threw five touchdown passes as the Eagles defeated Weatherford Friday, Sept. 15, 50-29 at Kangaroo Stadium. Williams was 28 for 37 for 242 yards. It was the …
Community Life
Calendar of Events
Fun filled evening of food trucks, beverages, silent auction and live music to raise money to support Carey’s Clan Moving Day that goes to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Many know Carey Durham as a member of the Aledo United Methodist Church and …
The Homer (AK) varsity football team has a home non-conference game vs. Palmer (AK) today 5pm ET at Homer High School. You can watch the game live stream here. Watch Live: https://cutt.ly/hsf-live Event Details High School …
Enjoy a self-guided journey through 5 unique gardens in Parker County. Discover what lies behind the hedges, fences and gates! The Friends of Chandor Gardens are pleased to present the 2nd Annual Secret Gardens of Parker County Tour of 5 …
Weatherford Art Association Summer Art Camp Art projects cheerfully taught by member artists of the Weatherford Art Association. Dates: June 12-15 & June 19-22: 10 a.m. - Noon (K-5th Graders) Evening Class June 12-15: 6-8 …
Please join us for a "Grave Affair." Docents will take you on a walking tour to visit Actors as famous residents of the Cemetery. Including John William Vandagriff, great-grandfather of Vandagriff Elementary's namesake, Mary Martin, Governor Lanham, …
Obituaries
Mrs. George Beggs III died in the early hours of Tuesday, September 12, 2023, during her 97th year. Born to parents Winnie and L.C. Martin, Janie had three siblings: Nellie, Cat, and Sonny. She …
Russ Alan Jones, 62, passed away unexpectedly August 23, 2023.  Russ was born to Coy and Dixie Jones on September 27, 1960. After graduating from Brownfield High School, Russ attended South …
Rebecca Michelle Mason, 32, beloved daughter of John and Jana Mason, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Helen Johnson, long term members …
Education
Weatherford ISD

Tustees receive transportation, construction updates

On a day when America pauses and remembers the lives lost on 9/11, the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees did the same prior to its meeting Monday, Sept. 11.   The Weatherford Kanga Singers, …

Utility program garners Best-In-Class recognition

With the cost of utilities seeing some of its highest rates throughout Texas, it isn’t surprising that finding ways to cut those costs is at the top of everyone’s minds.   …

Board approves 2023-24 budget

At a special meeting Monday (Aug. 28), the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees held a public hearing before adopting the annual budget and setting a tax rate that continues a trend of being lower than …

Budgetary concerns weigh heavy during board meeting

With the 2023-24 school year officially underway the Board of Trustees for Aledo ISD had several important items on the docket for their meeting on Monday, Aug. 21. Chief among those issues was …
Commentary
Columns

Down from the Cross…

Randy Brooks, who portrayed Jesus in “The Promise” more than 6,000 times, is nearing the 60-year mark in Christian ministry. But, he still has “the look”--the kind that causes …

Crossing the Bridge: Look out for Trolls

In Norse mythology, beings described as Trolls dwelled in isolated areas of rocks, mountains or caves and were not friendly to humans. When my children were young, I enjoyed reading them the …
Letters to the Editor

Disgruntled Resident

Mr. Keck, I am providing corrections to the article, "City to Absorb EPC Library," written by Ryan Wade about the City of Aledo council meeting held on July 27th. First of all, the title of the …

Filling Republican Party Chair Vacancy

The Parker County Republican Party has a vacancy for Republican Chair. We are asking the Republicans of Parker County to support Joe Wilkinson for this important position. Joe is all about all …

Important County Chair vote

Friends, The County Chairman of the Republican Party has resigned, and the precinct chairs, the folks from your neighborhood who represent you on local Republican business will fill the vacancy …