Andy Gonzalez has been described as intelligent, hardworking, generous, family-oriented, and deeply involved in his children’s lives and baseball activities. But he and his family now struggle with …
The UIL Legislative Council voted Monday, Oct. 19, to adopt a 35-second shot clock for varsity boys and girls games. It will be phased in by classification over five years, starting with the …
The Aledo Ladycats volleyball team took down Weatherford at the Lady Roos homecourt on Friday, Oct. 16. The Ladycats won 3-0 against the Lady Roos in a match where career milestones were made …
The Weatherford Kangaroos travels a few miles east on Interstate 20 Friday, Oct. 23, to battle the Aledo Bearcats. With both teams 3-1 in District 3-6A, the winner will have the inside …
An old saying goes, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” The Parker County Center of Hope certainly resembles that …
When voters in Willow Park go to the polls on or before Nov. 3, one of the issues they will decide is whether to authorize the city to move forward with the issuance of certificates of obligation for …
A walk through the Doss Heritage and Culture Center is like traveling through time. When you go through the front doors, you enter a world of imagination and wonder, a place where education and …
Sanctified Hope, a Christ-centered transitional program for women who have been incarcerated, held its Light the World Fashion Show on Aug. 28 at Northside Baptist Church in Weatherford. The models …
The 15th annual Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot has named Andy Gonzalez as the 2026 recipient. Andy was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2024. He is a dedicated father, …
Editor’s note: This story was originally published Sept. 20, 2001, in The Community News. The subject, Cindy Bartlett, a former Aledo resident, passed away in 2025.
Editor’s note: This story was originally published Sept. 20, 2001, in The Community News. The subject, Cindy Bartlett, a former Aledo resident, passed away in 2025.
When Kendall Dickerson wrote, “ You Matter, Little Lion: A Sibling’s Journey of Faith, Feelings, and Finding Her Place ,” the first-time author was writing from personal experience. …
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. …
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 …
The first-ever Taste of Texas Food Truck Championship is making a pit stop Sept. 12 in Aledo.
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. …
Familiar fairy tales take an unexpected turn when Weatherford College’s Summer Stage production of “Into the Woods” opens July 24 in the Alkek Fine Arts Center. Directed …
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Aledo High School and Weatherford High School recently celebrated their Homecoming events...
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 …
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 …
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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