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Annetta doing their part for Monarch butterflies

When we see a child on a swing, playing hide-and-seek, or chasing a butterfly, we are reminded that it is the little things that bring us the greatest joy. The late American author and …

Peach Festival annual event again lives up to name

Intense heat and the blazing sun never stops locals and visitors from enjoying the annual Parker County Peach Festival. Every summer, the picturesque town of Weatherford comes alive with the …

Wylie bench dedicated at athletic field

Hugs and laughter were plenteous during a dedication ceremony at Aledo Athletics sports complex on Bankhead Highway. The Lynch family gathered with about 30 firends and family to dedicate a bench …

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Lots to savor at the Parker County Peach Festival

For meeting folks from all walks of life and enjoying everything under the sun - a blistering sun, as always - it just doesn’t get any better than spending a day at the Parker County Peach …

Longtime WC board member resigns: School receives update from OTA, PTA programs

The Weatherford College Board of Trustees announced the resignation of longtime board member Mac Smith at their meeting on Thursday, July 11. “Mac served for many years and …

Aledo City Council signs off on taking over library

The Aledo City Council officially signed off on becoming the new owner of the East Parker County Library at its meeting on June 27. Three residents rose to speak in favor of the proposal in …

Bearcats No. 1 in "Dave Campbell's Texas Football" magazine predictions

Being ranked No. 1 in the state is not surprising for those connected to or familiar with the Aledo Bearcats football team. And, sure enough, that's exactly where the team sits as they prepare …

Big is key word for 2024 Peach Festival

Each summer the Parker County Peach Festival is a destination point for folks who love to travel - and, of course, for those who love peaches. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, …

Aledo duo second in North Texas PGA Junior Tour tournaments

Ainsley Henze and Harper Price of Aledo placed second in a pair of tournaments on the North Texas PGA Junior Tour recently. Participating in the Metro Tour, Henze was second at Bear Creek in …

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Wild hosts second swim meet, regionals next

The Weatherford Wild Swim Team hosted its second meet of the summer recently at the Cherry Park Pool as they began final preparations for regional competition. The Wild will compete in …

Mach I sending six to Junior Olympics

Continuing the club's long-standing tradition, the Mach I Track Club has qualified six of its members for the upcoming Amateur Athletic Union and USA Track and Field Junior Olympics. The list …

Organization helping homeless veterans grow stronger with donated RVs

When Bobby and Peggy Crutsinger donated a RV to a homeless Vietnam veteran in April, it made 185 total donations since the Weatherford couple started Operation Texas Strong in 2021. Now that …

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Willow Park Police Department receives honor

For the second consecutive time, the Willow Park Police Department (WPPD) has been awarded Accredited Law Enforcement Agency from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Program. …

Weatherford celebrates grand opening of new roads after months of construction

Residents of Weatherford and city officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of York Avenue and recognize all the improvements that were made to the Northwest Quadrant on June 27.. York Avenue …

Parker County Sheriff's deputies receive Life-Saving Award

Three Parker County Sheriff’s deputies were presented with the Life-Saving Award during the recent Parker County Commissioners Court session. The awards are in recognition for their actions in …

Parker County Peach Festival to break many records, including World's largest cobbler

The Parker County Peach Festival is always a big thing - and this year it’s going to feature a treat unlike any other the world has ever seen. The Weatherford Chamber of Commerce has …

Hudson Oak's Council wastewater agreement approved to unite with neighboring Willow Park

Following up on a decision by Willow Park’s City Council two nights earlier, Hudson Oaks City Council moved forward with a new wastewater facility usage agreement. The council solidified the …

Local water park part of worldwide event

Splash Kingdom and many other water parks around the world are among the places to be during the summer for families to swim and enjoy spending time with one another, creating memories that can last …

Willow Park City Council votes to expand driveways in the Crown Road area

The Willow Park City Council voted to increase driveway approaches in the Crown Road area at its meeting on June 25. Driveways have been a source of contention in that area lately. Following the …

Changes coming for city operations

Dirt is being moved on the west side of the Aledo Commons traffic circle as construction is now under way on the new Aledo City Hall, which will include a library and also house a future police …

Hard work leads to big catches

The high school fishing season may be over but the fish are still biting and several area middle school and high school anglers were competing recently in a Bassmasters event on Cedar Lake in Gun …

Tennis camp teaches fundamentals

Among Aledo summer camps held in June was tennis camp, where youngsters learned the basics of the game. The school district also hosted camps for tennis, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, …

Youth compete in North Texas PGA Junior Tour

A couple of area youngsters took the top prize in their respective age groups in tournaments on the North Texas PGA Junior Tour recently. At Hidden Creek in Burleson on June 19, Willow …

Aledo youth, mom lobby for protection with the Take it Down Act to combat revenge social media posts

Ana McAdams will go to the ends of the earth if necessary to prevent what happened to her daughter, Elliston Berry, from happening to anyone else. Berry is a victim of deepfake revenge …

City approves engineering agreement

The Annetta Town Council approved a partnership with KKM Associates, LLC to become their engineering firm for the Town of Annetta. As one of the top assignments under their agreement, …

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Event raises support, hope, comfort

Everything aligned perfectly for the Fourth Annual Fairways for Families tournament June 14 at Squaw Creek Golf Course in Willow Park. Perfect weather, …

Annual Parker County event closes successful week

The arena is quiet and the trailer parking area is empty. The 2024 Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo and Frontier Days is in the books with high attendance, entertaining exhibits, and cash …

Council approves adjustments in Crown Road area

Following complaints from several residents in the Crown Road area at the past couple of meetings, the Willow Park City Council voted at its Tuesday, June 11 meeting to address some of the issues in …

Shaw named head coach at Aledo

L.D. Bell High School wrestling coach Ben Shaw has been tapped to head the program at Aledo High School. Before serving at Bell High School in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, he was an assistant …

Wooten named WC coach

Weatherford College has announced Stephanie Wooten as its new head tennis coach. She will coach both women's and men's tennis at WC. Wooten, a native of Crandall, comes to WC with head …

Graduation 2024

Willow Park Palooza

The annual Willow Park Palooza was held on Saturday, June 1, at the Shops at Willow Park. The event is held each spring and features dozens of vendors, food, and live entertainment. First scheduled …

St. Peters honored as Legacy All-Star

Lauren St. Peters of Aledo (1007) competes in the Class 5A girls shot put event at the UIL State Track and Field Meet on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Austin.

Lauren St. Peters of the Aledo Ladycats track and field team was honored by the Texas Girls Coaches Association as a Legacy All-Star recently. St. Peters, who graduated from Aledo High School on …

Bearcats reloading begins with spring ball

As he prepares for his second season as head coach, Aledo's Robby Jones liked what he saw during spring workouts as the Bearcats start the reloading process. In places like Aledo - well, …

Million dollar donation aids Weatherford Christian School

Finding a high return on investment can be impossible in these uncertain economic times, but for Jim Bob and Kate Measures, there was no question where they wanted to donate their land sale for an …

Aledo's Gregory makes history

Hunter Gregory prepares to cross the stage in his Native American regalia at the Aledo High School graduation ceremony on May 24.

Hunter Gregory grew up hearing about his Cherokee heritage. When he crossed the stage on May 24 to receive his diploma as a graduate of Aledo High School, he shared that heritage with all in …

Ladycats lose 1-0 in state semifinal heartbreaker

Aledo sophomore Kyleigh Pawlak (14) reaches second base ahead of the throw during the Class 5A state softball semifinal between Aledo and Harlingen South, on May 31, 2024 in Georgetown. Harlingen South won, 1-0.

GEORGETOWN – After losing to Richland in the area round of the 2023 postseason, the Aledo Ladycats softball team bounced back with a resurgent 2024 campaign that took the squad back to Austin. …

Weatherford woman visits Isreal in the wake of the Hamas Attack

Marina Sears of Weatherford visited and aided citizens in Israel following the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, helping on a medical base. During her visit she met an Israeli filmmaker who made a movie about the attack on the Supernova Music Festival and now Sears is bringing it to Film Alley in Weatherford for a free showing at 6:30 p.m. on June 6.

Marina Sears saw an opportunity to help following a terrorizing moment and is doing so. The Weatherford resident made a trek across the world to help following the Hamas attacks in Israel on Oct. 7. …

Ana Flores celebrates following her two-run homer in the top of the seventh inning. Kennis Marx and Taylor McKean also homered as part of a four-run rally to propel Aledo to victory.

Ladycats are state bound

BURLESON – The Aledo Ladycats are going to Austin to compete in the Class 5A State Softball Tournament following a 12-7 win over Burleson Centennial on Thursday, May 23, to complete the sweep …

New AHS/Daniel principal named

Aledo ISD has named Michael Martinak as principal at Aledo High School-Daniel Ninth Grade Campus beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Martinak has spent his entire educational career - the …