The recent sale of the Dean Ranch was big news not only in east Parker County, but in the county overall — the largest real estate transaction in Parker County history. The big news …
What kid doesn’t love a parade? Lincoln Finley is getting one of his own on Saturday, Sept. 10. The 6-year-old first-grade Coder Elementary School student has leukemia. He was diagnosed July …
The collegiate journey of former Aledo Bearcat swimmer Elijah Sohn continues. This time, however, he's switching sports and he's becoming a Bearkat again — albeit now with a …
The Community News captured photos of several Aledo Middle School students waiting for the doors to open for the first time.
The Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot has announced that the recipient of its 11th annual race on Thanksgiving Day will be Carter LeBaron, a 13-year-old Aledo ISD student that was diagnosed …
Aledo ISD recently honored four well-deserving employees as Circle of Greatness winners for the 2021-2022 school year. Receiving the honor were Vandagriff Elementary School teacher Ashley Watson …
Five years ago Carrie West came to Willow Park, making history as Parker County’s first female chief of police. Born and raised in Fort Worth, a graduate of Paschal High School, and a …
Band Olympics and painting parking spaces are two traditions that get new school years under way in the Aledo ISD. On this page you will find a variety of activities from the last week signaling the …
The annual Bearcat Nation 101 on Saturday, Aug. 6, gave new members of the community an opportunity to learn about the community. When you see these folks out and about, give them a hello and a …
Role models are an important part of life on Earth. Most everyone has theirs for almost every aspect of life. There are many personality traits that one can have to make them a role model to just one …
These loving, furry friends are perfect companions and loyal friends. Right now they are looking for forever homes — places they can love and be loved. See contact information on each …
The word “garden” brings to mind beauty, delicacies, all things good for humankind. What better way to make an impression on the community she calls home than by creating her own …
It all started when Catherine Hudson was out for a walk one day near their home in Annetta. She met Cletus, a Tennessee Walker horse whose owner did not want him any more. Cletus, now 8 years old, …
Part of growing up in Aledo for the local youth is playing ball at Aledo Athletics off of Bankhead Highway in the spring. Since 1976 the nonprofit organization has provided Aledo youth the …
When Hunter Rosson graduated from Aledo High School in 2018, his future in the game of baseball looked bright. He had been a major part in the Bearcats baseball program through his time in high …
A phrase originating from the mid-19th century says “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” The phrase has caught plenty of meaning in the past 200 years, with many prime …
It’s easy to see how valuable trees are in our daily lives particularly when enjoying their shade on a scorching summer day. Their worth goes well beyond shading in the benefits they offer, …
Finalists for the fourth annual Weatherford College International Piano Competition will perform live in the Alkek Fine Arts Center on July 29 and 30. Contestants from all …
The word “pageant” often evokes images of young ladies between the ages of 17 and 25 vying for the crown and bouquet of roses awarded at the end. But for Dr. Syntha West of Willow …
When twin siblings Gracie and Graydon Morris graduated from Aledo in 2020, nobody could have predicted the road they would travel. The twins had legendary cross country and track careers …
It was another well-attended extravaganza as the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2022 Peach Festival on July 9.
Back when what is now Aledo Middle School was Aledo High School, Shannon Carpenter (now Bearden) took Gloria Andrews’ photography class in a corner of the Bearcat Den. The photos she took as a …
Camp Fire day campers at Walsh Elementary School enjoyed a snowstorm in June at a foam party on Monday, June 20. The foam is made from a hypoallergenic solution that does not leave a residue like …
