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Gridiron Club of Dallas honors Moeller, Buchanan

Senior center Max Moeller of the Aledo Bearcats and former Aledo head coach Tim Buchanan were honored Sunday night at the Gridiron Club of Dallas’ 14th annual banquet at the Dallas/Addison …

Sheriff announces large fentanyl seizures, multiple arrests

With the continued prevalence of fentanyl related drug seizures and deaths, several recent cases initiated by the Parker County Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Unit (SCU) have led to large …

Council names interim police chief

At its meeting on Tuesday, March 14, the Willow Park City Council announced the appointment of Daniel Franklin as interim police chief, effective March 24. Franklin, who has been the assistant …

Local banker shares ‘nothing to something’ story

When U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Weatherford) convened a hearing of the House Committee on Small Business on the topic of "From Nothing to Something: The Story of the American Dream,” the …

Aledo Education Foundation announces new executive director

The Aledo Education Foundation (AEF) Board of Directors announced that Valerie Kerr will be its new executive director, succeeding Shawn Callaway, founder and executive director of AEF, since its …
Latest Sports Stories

TCA defeats SW Christian

The Trinity Christian Academy tennis team posted a 12-4 victory against Southwest Christian recently on the courts at Mira Vista. Every member of the team won at least one match. “Thanks to …

Midlothian ousts Ladycats in Area round

After defeating Fort Worth North Side on Friday, March 24, in bi-district, the Aledo Ladycats ran into their toughest adversary to date on Tuesday, March 28 when they took the pitch in the area round …

Bearcats run win streak to 12

One has to go back to 2021 to find the last time the Aledo Bearcats did not finish first in a regular-season track meet. And that streak is now at a dozen as Aledo once again controlled almost all …

Ladycats win another close meet

For a second consecutive meet the Aledo Ladycats came away with a close victory as they edged Crowley for the championship of the Joshua Owls Relays on Friday, March 24. Aledo’s varsity …
Community Life
Calendar of Events
Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law Free Community Consultas Marzo 20, 2023 9am to 7pm 8876 GULF FWY SUITE 420 HOUSTON TX, 77017 Free Consultas are community events that we organize in our offices in order to review the …
The Weatherford Art Association is proud to present a watercolor demonstration by award-winning Weatherford artist Kathy Cunning. Think of energy when you imagine this artist. Energy, because even though Kathy’s current passion …
The Aledo Children’s AdvoCats have announced that the annual Run, Walk, or Crawl Glow Run will be held Saturday, March 25, at Bearcat Stadium. The Glow Run is a nighttime fun run in the heart of Aledo that raises money for the programs of …
Mark your calendars! Grab Your Boots and Texas Two-Step with your elementary-aged girls at the Ranch! Music by DJ Ron Shelton Light Refreshments Photo Booth Activities and more! Tickets are limited. Register today! …
Mark your calendars! Grab Your Boots and Texas Two-Step with your elementary-aged girls at the Ranch! Music by DJ Ron Shelton Light Refreshments Photo Booth Activities and more! Tickets are limited. Register today! …
Obituaries
A sweet angel, Lilly Sue Parsons, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Lilly was born briefly into this world on March 18, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas to her loving parents, Phillip …
Janice Lee Hicks, 62, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Janice was born on December 28, 1960, in Merkel, Texas to Jack Lee South and Billie Jo (Baldwin) South. She …
Cory Lee Barnhart, 43, of Aledo passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023. Cory was born in Fort Worth to Tex and Jan Barnhart on September 18, 1979. He grew up in Poway, California, and graduated …
Education
Academics and Athletics

Several from Aledo honored by THSCA

Several members of the Aledo boys and girls basketball teams, along with wrestlers, have been named academic all-state by the Texas High School Coaches Association. Girls basketball: First team - …

Weatherford College board extends president’s contract

The Weatherford College Board of Trustees approved a one-year extension to President Tod Allen Farmer’s contract and approved the 2023-24 tuition and fees schedule at their meeting Thursday, …

Bearcats of Character honored

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees honored the February Bearcats of Character for optimism during the February regular board meeting. The district began recognizing Bearcats of Character during the …

The time is now for parent empowerment

The time is now for parent empowerment As a father of three, two of which have been in both private and public schools, I understand firsthand the value of choosing the school that best suits the …
Commentary
Columns

Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort

To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency …

The name of the game is adapting

I am in the process of listening to a series of podcasts called “Business Wars.” Business Wars has several “seasons” under its belt – a season being defined as …
Letters to the Editor

Congressional action needed on cancer issues

Like most of us this time of year, Congress has a lengthy must-do list and at the top of that list should be passing policies to save more lives from cancer and improve patient care for those who are …

Come Together

Today our country feels as divided as I have ever seen it in my lifetime. This season of political ads, which each side attacking the other as “the enemy,” just magnify the hatred and …

Note of Thanks

The Aledo Ex-Student Association board members would like to say THANKS for helping us to have a great year. We had about 65 ex-students and guests attend the banquet. Monetary donations and our …