The Aledo Children’s AdvoCats raised almost $89,000 for charitable work in the Aledo ISD at their annual Help and Hope Luncheon at Ridglea Country Club on Oct. 24.
For local residents who once made a pilgrimage to Glen Rose to see the outdoor production of The Promise, that trip will be considerably shorter. The Christian musical ran for 37 years at the …
He wears orange but sees red on the football field. He stands at 5-foot-9 but runs with bullish power. Aledo’s senior running back, Brady Powell, is part of a two-man tandem that also features …
Every year since 2002, Zildjian, the largest cymbal company in the world, has held an annual competition called the Young Drummer of the Year. In it, drummers aged 16 or under from countries …
Sometimes in life, things simply do not go as planned. Steve Bales understands this well as a friend, who was supposed to make a cross-country cycling trip with him at the beginning of October …
Not every love story has a happily ever after. But every love story — every true love story — has an element that is worth more than gold — it has true love. Cole and Niki …
Many hands make light work, and members of Aledo United Methodist Church’s men’s ministry know the right work pays off greatly in ways often unseen. A dozen members of the group gathered …
Dr. Nick Michels’ job, on the surface, is to make money for his investor clients. But that’s only part of what he does for them - and anyone else who will listen. He also stresses to …
After nearly three years of harsh treatments and constant hospital visits, a 15-year-old Carter LeBaron (now 16) finally rang the bell Jan. 22 that signified he was done with treatment. When he …
May of 2025 was a good month for the Huddleston family of Aledo. On May 3, Kendall Huddleston graduated from Baylor Law School. Three weeks later, sister Cameron Huddleston graduated from …
North Texas is considered a hotbed for volleyball talent in the state — with a good portion of that talent in Parker County. Aledo, for example, advanced to the Class 5A Division I state …
By Christopher Amos The Community News The popularity of a Parker County Historical Commission program prompted moving it to a larger venue last week, and more than 130 people …
After making history several weeks earlier by being in the best in Texas, recent Aledo High School graduate Avery Green came close to being the best internationally among clinical nursing students. …
The Parker County Senior Center/Meals on Wheels celebrated 50 years of service at a reception on Thursday, July 24. In association with that event, the center is holding a “50 for …
When Annabella McNelly wanted to rekindle her love for barrel racing, she turned to her mother — a former barrel racer herself. The result was the best season Annabella has had since she began …
The Parker County Health Foundation had a big day passing out big checks to worthy organizations on May 2 as a result of their fundraising efforts. Their two major events each year are the Pink …
There’s nothing special or unique about how Taylor McKean began playing softball. She tried out for a team at the age five, loved the sport, and kept playing. Of course, it’s not …
Bees are too busy trying to survive to care about stinging. They are normally not aggressive and their sting is relatively mild. A bee’s sting is also usually its last, as it dies. According to …
The Weatherford College Foundation welcomed nearly 600 attendees to the 16th annual Taste of Parker County held at Heritage Park on April 15. “This year’s Taste of …
More than 125 vendors from Parker and Tarrant County set up shop at Aledo High School March 29 for the annual Aledo Spring Fling. The craft fair and market expo was held in the high school cafeteria …
Fine food, laughter, and music were keynotes of the Grace House Ministry’s annual fundraiser banquet April 10. The event, “Better Together,” was held at Willow Park Baptist Church. …
Firefighters are there for us when we need help. Who is there for the firefighters? A trained network of peer-to-peer representatives work within the Parker County Emergency Services District 1 …
Theatre Off The Square, the quaint little venue which is just down the street from the Weatherford downtown square, is getting a makeover. It’s still going to have that homey feel for …
