Construction continues on the new Jake’s in Aledo. Bob Gregg, one of the partners who own Jake’s, looks forward to being ready for customers soon. “We are still confident in an …
Alex Gaspar of Boy Scout Troop 75 recently completed his Eagle Scout project of constructing a fence around the Dawson-Hackett Cemetery located near Hudson Oaks for the Abandoned Cemetery …
Volleyball camp was held in Aledo last week, providing opportunities for future Ladycats to hone their skills. Photos by Breleigh Mayer/The Community News
With the “dog” days of summer right around the corner, it is important to remember that our four-legged friends rely on us to help them keep cool. City of Weatherford …
The Aledo ISD held a reception on Thursday, May 25, for Assistant Superintendent Lynn McKinney, who has retired after 31 years of service to the district.
Cindi Neverdousky of Willow Park took home top honors from the Woman's Club of Fort Worth 59th annual Art Show with her oil-on-canvas rendition of “Winter Melt.” The painting won Best of …
Aledo High School held Fine Arts Signing Day on May 24. Eight students will continue their fine arts studies at colleges and universities. Zane Martin signed with University of Alabama in …
The Weatherford Art Association recognized three dynamic entries in the Artist of the Month competition at its May 22 meeting. Michael McCarty garnered first place for his memorable graphite …
With recent showers dotting the north Texas landscape and hopefully more precipitation on the way, the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District is here to provide the best tips and tricks to …
The Weatherford Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated its 120th anniversary on May 23 with a tea at Northside Baptist Church. Texas State Regent Marcy Carter-Lovick was the …
Light sabers, storm troopers, Harry Potter, E.T., Spiderman and other characters made appearances when the Aledo High School Fine Arts Department performed its Night at the Pops 20th Anniversary Show …
The Annetta Elementary School Choir performed a sun-and-sand-themed concert on May 18 to a delighted audience. Numbers included “It’s a Wonderful World” and “Wipeout.”
Nov. 29, 2010, was the worst day of Kaye Jordan's life. Her only son, Austin Staggs, a 19-year old private first class in the Army, was killed by an Afghan soldier during his first and …
In a century of living, Jean Buford has clearly seen a lot. But even she was overwhelmed by the turnout for her 100th birthday party Thursday, May 11, at the Parker County Senior Center. A crowd …
Artist Yvonne Tarrant received the first place ribbon for her oil painting “That’s a Wrap” in the Weatherford Art Association’s monthly Artist of the Month contest. …
Tom Fitzpatrick is a man with a vision. By the time the self-proclaimed “Army brat” was elected Mayor of Hudson Oaks in May of 2022 and following his 21-year tenure as a city council …
A child's imagination is an amazing thing. Six students from Stuard Elementary School are proof. Working together, their Destination Imagination team finished eighth in the state at the recent …
Described as a "rising tide couple," Lance and Julie Turner of Aledo were recently honored by Express Employment Professionals as Franchisee of the Year at the company’s recent International …
The Weatherford College Foundation welcomed nearly 700 attendees to the 13th annual Taste of Parker County held at Heritage Park on April 20. “This fun, community event …
Former Aledo Bearcat Chuck Filiaga has earned a chance to shine at the highest level of football there is. Filiaga signed a three-year free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers on Monday, May …
You can take the person out of the speed boat, but you can't take the speed boat out of the competitor. Though he retired from competitive drag boat racing four decades ago, Marvin Savage still …
On any given day hundreds of young people can be found in the spring at the Aledo Athletics ballparks participating in the national pastime. These players were found on April 13. Photos by …
Elena Aresi's face lights up as soon as she hears the words "the Aledo football team." The Italy native is an exchange student at Aledo High School this year, and following a season where her …
As the Aledo ISD community prepares to vote in the upcoming bond election, there may be value in examining how previous generations responded to population growth in the area and the resulting stress …
The City of Willow Park hosted its latest Willow Bark event on Saturday, April 15, at McCall Elementary School. Vendors, children’s activities, contests, and “weenie dog” races …
