North Texas is considered a hotbed for volleyball talent in the state — with a good portion of that talent in Parker County. Aledo, for example, advanced to the Class 5A Division I state …
The Weatherford Art Association has announced the winners of Artist of the Month for July. Each month, WAA members can compete for first, second, and third place ribbons and the opportunity to …
By Christopher Amos The Community News The popularity of a Parker County Historical Commission program prompted moving it to a larger venue last week, and more than 130 people …
After making history several weeks earlier by being in the best in Texas, recent Aledo High School graduate Avery Green came close to being the best internationally among clinical nursing students. …
The stage was set as a capacity crowd filled the Malt Shop’s site waiting for WFAA’s Paige Smith to cue them for a live segment on “Good Morning, Texas.” Breakfast was …
The Parker County Senior Center/Meals on Wheels celebrated 50 years of service at a reception on Thursday, July 24. In association with that event, the center is holding a “50 for …
For recent Aledo High School graduate Max Moore, it began as another relaxing day of fishing on Lake Weatherford. However, by the time the day ended, he found himself hauling in a rare and …
When Annabella McNelly wanted to rekindle her love for barrel racing, she turned to her mother — a former barrel racer herself. The result was the best season Annabella has had since she began …
Photos by Madison Cook
The National League of Junior Cotillions (NLJC) announced that Kristin Neiswender has been named the new Director of the Greater Fort Worth–Aledo Chapter. In her new role, Kristin …
When someone says to Mark Gillies that acting is no game, he’s likely to reply that indeed it is. It was a popular board game that got him over his fear of the stage. Now, he’s the …
The Weatherford Art Association has announced the winner of Artist of the Year. Each month, WAA members can compete for first, second, and third place ribbons and the opportunity to showcase their …
Jordan Prokell, a 2021 graduate of Aledo High School, received an Emmy nomination from the Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences as part of the University of …
The Weatherford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted their annual event at North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford on Tuesday, April 22. The DAR Good …
Carsyn Barnett of the Aledo High School FFA Chapter was selected to be a part of the Texas FFA Foundation Ambassadors Program for the 97th annual Texas FFA State Convention held June 30-July 4, 2025. …
“Oh, man! It’s 37 degrees in there!” Rupendra Pandey exclaimed as he finished stocking soft drinks in the cooler of the Shell station across from Aledo Elementary School. Pandey …
Second Star Theatre Co. is taking Weatherford’s Peach Week to a whole new level with a week-long run of the musical James and the Giant Peach July 7-10 and Saturday, July 12, during the …
With an SUV full of insulated tote bags, Stephanie Reid spends most Thursday mornings driving the winding roads of Aledo’s neighborhoods with one purpose in mind: helping seniors’ lives. …
Tickets are now on sale for Theatre Off The Square’s next show, the youth production of “Dorothy Meets Alice” by Joseph Robinette, produced by special arrangement with Dramatic …
East Parker County is rich in history. Long before Aledo was incorporated in 1963, before railroad tracks were laid in 1879, and even before pioneers settled in the area, there were humans here. …
The Shops at Willow Park celebrated their annual Willow Park Palooza on June 8 with plenty of shopping, food, and fun and games. Photos by Madison Cook/The Community News
The City of Aledo celebrated its annual Summer Blast on June 8. The event featured a recognition of the state champion Bearcat baseball team, lots of food, fun, games, and a spectacular fireworks …
Big Red responds to the commands of 10-year-old Lisandro Villerreal at his family’s ranch in Aledo under the watchful eye of his father, Juan Villarreal. Lisandro’s mother, Alexia …
Summer Reading at the Aledo Public Library kicked off its Color Our World program on May 30, 2025 with the Colors of Kindness Bubble Show and has been non-stop ever since! With weekly programs, story …
My name is Freddy Detherage and I am going to tell you the story of 70 years of marriage and a 70th wedding anniversary. I met the “girl of my life” back in the 1950s. Her name was …
