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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 …

Commissioners’ Courts approves Zonta Club request

The Zonta Club of Parker County recently appeared before the Parker County Commissioners’ Court to request approval for a special display at the County Courthouse Annex during Zonta …

High housing costs cut 2025 income gains

High housing costs slowed income growth in Texas last year, according to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, The Texas Tribune reported. The state’s median household income was $82,625, up …
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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.

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 …

Trinity Christian finishes regular season with loss

The Trinity Christian Academy Eagles finished their season Friday, Oct. 30, with a 50-29 road loss to the Sacred Heart Tigers. The Eagles missed the playoffs with a 2-5 record. They finished 5-5 …
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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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Aledo ISD/Walsh
The Walsh land donation to the Aledo ISD is on the north side of the 20/30 split, almost due south of the existing Walsh Elementary School.

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 …

Aledo 2026 Homecoming Parade

The Aledo High School Homecoming Parade takes a course around the campus, with children of all ages waving, smiling and hoping for goodies.
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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 …

Willow Park’s Home Rule Charter option has merit

David Allen

I’ve watched the debate surrounding Willow Park’s proposed Home Rule Charter become increasingly heated. Serious claims rage across social media about constant recall elections, an Ethics Board …

If you can pay them, you can fine them

There’s an old expression, but it’s tried and true and still holds up today. Act like you’ve been there before and you know you’re coming back. Call me old school, it’s OK. I wear …

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