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 …
Many Aledo residents turned out on Thursday, May 26, when Marine Major Rob Boudreau returned from eight months’ deployment in Okinawa. The welcome began as a simple request. Most Aledoans …
Caitlin Beaty has a medal hanging on the wall in her room. It was given to her in 2015 by then Aledo softball coach Jeff Lemons at the funeral of her grandfather, former Aledo ISD Superintendent Don …
Former Bearcat Davis reaching new heights in vault and life By Rick Mauch The Community News As a member of the Aledo Bearcats track team, Zach Davis pole vaulted to back-to-back Class 5A …
After two long years, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame-Media class of 2020 was finally honored at a special ceremony in Waco. The inductees included legendary names Bill Mercer, Eric Nadel, Brad Sham, …
Though it is over, it is not too late to reflect on the events of the 2021-22 school year. Of the many notable things that took place, one stands out as being the culmination of dedication, …
Riley Hetherington remembers being excited about his forthcoming appearance on the Aledo Bearcats varsity baseball roster for the 2021 season. However, fate squelched that excitement, as an elbow …
Lots of aspirational Bearcat Dance Team members gathered for dance camp this week led by Aledo High School dance coach Emily Robison. [cqmedia layout="panel" …
The Aledo Children’s AdvoCats will host their 16th Annual Run, Walk, or Crawl Glow Run on Saturday, March 26, with proceeds benefiting Aledo ISD children in need and their families. This …
For three east Parker County stakeholders, a long-time dream is becoming a reality. On Tuesday, Feb. 15, Mary Jean (MJ) Bentley, along with co-founders Mike and Megan Howell, announced the …
It’s not unusual for a student at Aledo High School to take on more than one extracurricular activity. In the case of junior Luke Shelton, he has taken on three.Shelton is a member of the Aledo …
A seed planted in January of 2021 has grown to maturity with the recent opening of the Tarrant Area Food Bank West in Parker County. Located near the entrance of Canyon West Golf Course, the new …
