In an ironic twist, a Willow Park man whose security firm was hired to protect school children has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and prohibited sexual contact, according to …
Emergencies happen in a lot of situations, including being out for a healthy walk or run. Which is why the Trinity Track at King's Gate Park now has 9-1-1 signage. Should someone encounter …
The 2024 Parker County Peach Festival is now past, but the taste of all of the luscious delicacies lingers. Once again the food contest was a popular part of the weekend’s festivities July …
As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune …
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. …
Kai Elliott, a 2024 Aledo High School graduate, died in an automobile accident on the evening of July 4. Aledo ISD Superintendent Susan Bohn released the following statement: "I am heavy-hearted …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Football has enjoyed two state championships in each classification for a long time. Now, more teams will get to share that experience following last week's ruling by the University Interscholastic …
Drought conditions across the state dropped a percentage point in May compared to the previous month, with 26% of the state in some stage of drought, primarily in West and South Texas and parts of …
Residents in a total of 35 Texas counties now qualify for individual disaster assistance following a series of severe storms and flooding that began in late April, The Dallas Morning News reported. …
With many commercial additions to Hudson Oaks in recent years, one thing that city officials agreed needed updating was regulations regarding drive-thru facilities. After the Planning & …
House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, narrowly won re-election in a hotly contested runoff race and has vowed to seek his third term as speaker, drawing threats from Texas Attorney General Ken …
There is a good reason that Gathering Hope holds its annual charity fundraising golf tournament around Father's Day every year. The Fairways For Families will take place on Friday, June 14 at …
At its meeting on Tuesday, May 28, the Willow Park City Council once again heard from numerous residents in the Crown Road area with various complaints following work to repair the streets and …
Seven Texas counties have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and …
As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to …
Brian Blackburn has been named the head varsity boys basketball coach at Aledo High School. Blackburn has been the varsity boys basketball associate head coach at Mansfield ISD’s Lake …
Aledo ISD has named Dr. Christopher White as principal at McAnally Middle School beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. White has been a principal at Richard Allie Middle School in Crowley …
