The Community News

Fast start propels Aledo to win over Arlington

Aledo aimed to start fast in its game against Arlington to gain early momentum. The Bearcats got the result they wanted when running back Wyatt Dorsey rushed for a 59-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, en route to their 42-28 road win over the Arlington Colts on Oct. 16 at Maverick Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington.

Teaching others to fish

Gavin is one of the Center of Hope's participants who was able to get his GED. Pictured from left to right are Katie Lawrence (Adult Education Coordinator), Gavin, Carrie Jackson (Director of Career & Adult Learning), and Pat Johnson.

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 …

Squaw Creek road work on ballot

When voters in Willow Park go to the polls on or before Nov. 3, one of the issues they will decide is whether to authorize the city to move forward with the issuance of certificates of obligation for …

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Aledo, Weatherford finish first, second at district cross country meet

Parker County dominated the District 3-6A cross country meet Thursday, Oct. 15, at AP Ranch in Fort Worth. Aledo won both the boys and girls divisions, while Weatherford finished second in both. It was the ninth consecutive district title for the Bearcats and the fifth straight for the Ladycats.

Keyes’ big game powers Eagles to win

The Trinity Christian Academy Eagles defeated Bishop Gorman 48-24 in a district game Oct. 9 at Eagle Stadium. Trinity wide receiver and defensive back Noah Keyes was the driving factor behind …

Aledo defeats Arlington High on senior night

The Aledo Ladycats defeated the Arlington Lady Colts on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at home in three sets, 25-17, 25-7, 25-15. The Ladycats still haven’t lost a set in district play, going 33-0 in …

Aledo safety Dylan Tillis celebrates a punt return touchdown against Arlington Bowie on Oct. 9.

Bearcats take on Colts

Following their first home win of the season last week against Arlington Bowie, Aledo comes into Week 6 at 3-3 overall and 2-1 in District 3-6A play. Awaiting the Bearcats on Friday, Oct. …

Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19

Parker County voters head to the polls for early voting, beginning Monday, Oct. 19. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters will choose a U.S. senator, a governor and a slate of statewide …

Aledo High School senior McKenzie Spain competed at the American Eventing Championship Aug. 25-30 and earned third place with her horse Fox and got a ribbon with her other horse Luca.

Aledo teen places at horse-eventing championships

Aledo High School senior McKenzie Spain overcame an injury she suffered earlier this year to first qualify and then compete at the American Eventing Championships on Aug. 25-30 at Kentucky Horse Park …

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Meetings set to explain charter options on ballot

The decision to leave Willow Park as a general-law city or make a change to home-rule will be put before voters on the Nov. 3 ballot. In the meantime, as a way to inform citizens about what they will …

Ladycats sweep Granbury for eighth district win

Aledo completed a sweep of Granbury on Friday, Oct. 2, in its home match, winning 25-15, 25-15, 25-16. …

Aledo takes on 2-0 Arlington Bowie

Coming off of the bye week, Aledo is 2-3 overall and 1-1 in district play and will face the Arlington Bowie Volunteers on Friday, Oct. 9, at home...

Eagles down Cougars on Homecoming Night

The Trinity Christian Academy Eagles defeated the Bishop Reicher Cougars 44-0 on Sept. 25. …

Ladycats sweep Sam Houston

The Aledo Ladycats swept Arlington Sam Houston on Friday, Sept. 25, winning with scores of 25-6, 25-7, 25-4. …

Royalty all ’round

Aledo High School and Weatherford High School recently celebrated their Homecoming events...

Coder Elementary named Lone Star Ribbon School

Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency named Coder Elementary a Lone Star Ribbon School, the only school in Region 11 and one of only 25 campuses throughout the state to earn the honor for …

Council OKs rate hike for some water use

Willow Park City Council approved, during its Tuesday, Sept. 22, meeting, an ordinance updating several water utility rates and fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The decision continues the …

Busting through

Chase Lindner and Logan LeBlanc aim high each time they enter competition. And, in their case, they literally aim. LeBlanc is a freshman at Aledo High School and Lindner is a junior …

Parker County history comes alive

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 …

Council OKs ordinances regarding golf carts, ATVs, bikes

Aledo City Council on Thursday, Sept. 17, approved an ordinance allowing golf carts on many city streets and granted a variance that clears the way for a gas station across from a school to seek a …

Aledo defeats Weatherford in district match

The Aledo Ladycats swept the Weatherford Lady Roos on Tuesday, Sept. 22, with scores of 25-11, 25-17, 25-17. Aledo and Weatherford traded points in the first set to start off, and the Ladycats …

Aledo safety Ashton Hebel celebrates a tackle for loss against Granbury on Sept. 18.

Bearcats take on Arlington Martin in Week 5

Following a win in their first district game of the season — a 69-0 rout of Granbury — the Aledo Bearcats head back home for Week 5 to take on the Arlington Martin Warriors. Kickoff …

Commissioners hear update on transportation projects

A representative of Freese & Nichols, the firm managing Parker County’s transportation bond program, gave commissioners a project-by-project update during the Sept. 14 …

In Style

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 …

Bearcats take on Granbury in district opener

The Aledo Bearcats finished off non-district play last week with their first win of the season against Euless Trinity. That win was aided by strong offensive and defensive play. District play …

Gonzalez family named Thanksgiving Trot recipients

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, …

Aledo wide receiver Wyatt Dorsey rushes for a touchdown during Aledo's game vs. Waco Midway on Sep. 4.

Bearcats take on Euless Trinity in Week 3

The Aledo Bearcats, following their move up to Class 6A play, haven’t started off on the right foot this season. After their 28-21 loss to the Waco Midway Panthers in Week 2, the Bearcats now face …

Tuesday brought a horrible sight to Cindy and Cherie.

Aledo resident thankful for simple life after attack at WTC

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.

Preston Fought, left, oversees building of a picnic bench for the Hudson Oaks Public Safety Building.

Council commends Eagle Scout candidate

Hudson Oaks Mayor Tom Fitzpatrick commended Eagle Scout candidate Preston Fought for improvements Fought and his crew made to the city’s public safety building as an Eagle Scout …

Wood celebrates 103rd birthday

Lifelong Aledo resident Loweda Wood recently celebrated her 103rd birthday. She is one of only two living persons to have signed the charter that made Aledo an incorporated city. Pictured with her …

’Cats set for move to 6A

As with many sports at Aledo, the Bearcats/Ladycats tennis program has a long history of success. And now that they have moved up to Class 6A for the first time, they aren't planning to let up. …

A transforming halftime show

The Bearcat Regiment is working hard as it prepares for its first 6A season. “We're competing in the 6A realm, and we need to change. We need to transform. We need to be stronger and more at …

Ross fire tests community’s strength

Local landowner Marcus McCrary surveys the damage left by the Ross fire that burned more than two thirds of his family property Tuesday, Aug. 25...

Emergency crews and first-responders made headway on a wildfire that broke out in Palo Pinto County and traveled north into Jack County, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. More than 30 …

Ladycats sweep Joshua in non-district action

Aledo volleyball players Mia Combs (1) and Kaelee Berkley (9) celebrate a kill against Joshua on Tuesday, Aug. 25.. The Ladycats won the match 3-0.

The Aledo Ladycats moved to 17-4 on Tuesday, Aug. 25, with a sweep of the Joshua Lady Owls in three sets (25-23, 25-18, 25-12.) The first set saw lots of …

Commissioners finalize early voting locations

With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, Parker County commissioners approved a slate of election preparations during their regular meeting Monday, Aug. 24, including polling locations and the …

Meet the 'Cats

Aledo ISD hosted Meet the 'Cats on Friday, Aug. 21.

‘You Matter, Little Lion’

When Kendall Dickerson wrote, “ You Matter, Little Lion: A Sibling’s Journey of Faith, Feelings, and Finding Her Place ,” the first-time author was writing from personal experience. …

‘Spreading the word’

Aledo Children’s AdvoCats, a nonprofit organization committed to raising funds for children and families in need in the Aledo area, has hired its first-ever executive director, Wesley Fuller. …

Advocates for the ’Cats

The Aledo Children's AdvoCats 2026-27 board members gather for a picture.

Twenty-four years ago, a group of women joined together and created Aledo Children’s AdvoCats, a nonprofit organization devoted to meeting the needs of Aledo ISD students and families. …

Recent UNT grad joins local news staff

The Community News is expanding its reporting staff to include Brock Burgan, a recent graduate of the University of North Texas. Burgan will concentrate on …

First Day

Educators welcomed students back for the first day of school.