High school athletes have strange journeys sometimes. Often it involves multiple moves, such as the case of former Aledo student Major Youngblood, who found himself at three different high schools …
The word “garden” brings to mind beauty, delicacies, all things good for humankind. What better way to make an impression on the community she calls home than by creating her own …
It all started when Catherine Hudson was out for a walk one day near their home in Annetta. She met Cletus, a Tennessee Walker horse whose owner did not want him any more. Cletus, now 8 years old, …
Part of growing up in Aledo for the local youth is playing ball at Aledo Athletics off of Bankhead Highway in the spring. Since 1976 the nonprofit organization has provided Aledo youth the …
When Hunter Rosson graduated from Aledo High School in 2018, his future in the game of baseball looked bright. He had been a major part in the Bearcats baseball program through his time in high …
A phrase originating from the mid-19th century says “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” The phrase has caught plenty of meaning in the past 200 years, with many prime …
The word “pageant” often evokes images of young ladies between the ages of 17 and 25 vying for the crown and bouquet of roses awarded at the end. But for Dr. Syntha West of Willow …
When twin siblings Gracie and Graydon Morris graduated from Aledo in 2020, nobody could have predicted the road they would travel. The twins had legendary cross country and track careers …
It was another well-attended extravaganza as the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2022 Peach Festival on July 9.
Back when what is now Aledo Middle School was Aledo High School, Shannon Carpenter (now Bearden) took Gloria Andrews’ photography class in a corner of the Bearcat Den. The photos she took as a …
Elizabeth McCormick doesn’t believe in gender barriers. She believes in dreams, creating, and capitalizing on opportunities. And, in the vein of the legendary Annie Oakley, she is proof that …
It may have appeared to the roughly 750-800 people who attended the inaugural Day of Hope at the brand-new Branch to Hope Community Center on Sunday, May 20, that the whole operation just appeared …
Camp Fire day campers at Walsh Elementary School enjoyed a snowstorm in June at a foam party on Monday, June 20. The foam is made from a hypoallergenic solution that does not leave a residue like …
Most of the year Theatre Off The Square (TOTS) in Weatherford is known for its adult productions. But summer is for the kids. TOTS recently concluded its summer camp schedule for youngsters in …
