Gracie Morris continues to make great strides with her college cross country career. Yes, a pun was intended, but there is nothing cliche’ about what the former Aledo standout is doing at …
Two days before his 35th birthday, Aledo High School graduate Paul Kim was killed in action in the War in Ukraine. According to “Spravdi,” the Ukrainian Centre for Strategic …
Aledo High School cheerleaders are geared up for both the football playoffs and the holiday season. Shown are (front row, from left) Taylor Prestage, Ella Stuart, Rachel Taylor, and Alexa Saenz and …
It was March 3 and the LeBaron family was preparing to move to Aledo from Springtown. The family — parents John and Ashley, and children Braylon (12), Makayla (9), Colton (2), and Liam (1) …
CDR Robert Gustavson has announced his retirement from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service. Gustavson was commissioned in May 2002 after graduating from the University of St. Thomas in …
Here's a sneak peek of this week's Spirit Pages! Find the printed version in the Nov. 11 issue of The Community News!
Out of tragedy often comes new life and new opportunities. So it is for Joe Johnson of Willow Park, a pilot for American Airlines who shared a passion for flying with his late son, …
One of my goals in life is to live to be 100 years old and shoot a 99 in golf (over 18 holes, not nine, I know what some of you are thinking). And while I still aspire to do that, I now have added …
The members of the newly-named Cross Timbers Baptist Church in Willow Park will tell you that the adage from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that “a rose by any other name would smell as …
Sights from Aledo vs. DEnton Ryan - Photos by Breleigh Mayer
The Aledo Children’s Advocats organization marked its annual membership meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, with the recognition that it has been in operation two decades now. The annual meeting …
The City of Aledo hosted its annual AledoFest on Oct 15 with fun, food, and entertainment.
Aledo United Methodist Church held its annual Lord’s Acre on Oct. 8. The annual event raises funds for mission projects.
Tony Dorsett paused for a minute as he reflected on his favorite memory of Rayfield Wright. Then, his face broke out into a big smile as it came to him and he couldn’t wait to …
Maura Tonroy and Christopher Mellina have announced their engagement to be married. Tonroy is the daughter of Danny and Jan Tonroy of Aledo. She graduated from Aledo High School in 2012, and …
Matt and Josh Jenkins still get a kick out of hearing people singing one of their songs. The Aledo-based brothers grew up in a household where their father and fellow song writer, John …
When it comes to high school running backs, Johnathan Gray is considered by many to be the best ever in America. The guy rushed for more than 300 yards and eight touchdowns in a state …
Ben Camp and Libby Tovar were elected Mr. & Ms. TCA during TCA’s homecoming game held on Oct. 7.
This year was a game changer for Robert Seely. Seely lives with his mother, Michelle, in the Yes mobile home community of Aledo. Robert, 33, was born with Spina Bifida, a condition in which a …
The Homecoming Pep Rally on Monday night was open to the public, and included lots of fun and music. Photos by Breleigh Mayer
The theme of this years aledo Homecoming Parade on Oct. 3 was "Road Trip." Student organizations went all out to deck up their floats with a range of destinations. Photos by Mercedes Mayer
In one year’s time, Aledo High School nearly tripled its number of students earning National Merit Commended Student status, going from six in 2021-2022 to 16 in 2022-2023. It was …
When John (Alex) Duke graduated from Aledo High School in 2013, he never dreamed he might spend his career in commercial kitchens. But at the age of 27 he found himself in the position of …
