Every military veteran has a story. And John Southard is there to tell it. The Aledo resident is a military historian who has so far published four books and has started his own company, …
This week has been a technical nightmare that continues into the final preparations of this newspaper being sent to press. My routine for the last several elections has been to tune in to the …
Parker County voters stayed “true red,” overwhelmingly voting for Republicans up and down the ticket on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. However, it wasn’t enough as a blue wave washed over …
The final week of the regular season awaits for the Aledo Bearcats, who have won five straight games to improve to 6-3 overall and 5-1 in district. Aledo clinched a playoff spot last week …
Aledo defensive lineman Tymon Meeks has been around football all his life. Meeks was introduced to the sport through playing flag football at a young age, but the real deciding factor for him …
The Trinity Christian Eagles fell to 5-4 overall and 2-4 in district with a 34-7 loss to the All Saints Episcopal …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 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. …
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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. …
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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