It’s said that comparison can be the thief of joy, but in the case of Weatherford ISD at Monday’s (Oct. 23) board meeting, it certainly stole the show. During a report on the …
Aledo High School recently learned that it earned two awards from the College Board for its strong Advanced Placement test results and for a commitment to equitable access to AP courses. AHS …
At its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, the Willow Park City Council approved the updating of several of the city’s code of ordinances, including the municipal court and alcohol. The municipal …
The 2023 Angel Project is underway, and volunteers are encouraged to be shoppers. Angel Project is a collaborative effort between Aledo Children's AdvoCats, Aledo ISD, and the community to …
Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 7 general election. Voters will decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments, including measures to provide property tax relief and raise the homestead …
The East Parker County Chamber began with a vision in the mind of one man —The Community News Publisher Randy Keck. It was an idea he shared with Judge Graham Quisenberry and insurance agent …
Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda …
Fall Friday nights in Texas involve one thing – football. In Weatherford, however, it also involves reading — at least at home games. Thanks to the vision of …
Note: There are some graphic descriptions of surgical procedures in this story. Life has been anything but a bed of roses for Jared Chasteen and his family lately, from an unexpected cancer …
The summer of 2023 has been one to remember for Aledo’s Cody Bradford. The best part is, it’s not over yet. The lanky left-handed pitcher picked up the first playoff win of his …
The next step toward a connecting trail system that will include Willow Park was taken Tuesday, Oct. 10, when the city council approved an amendment to the city's 2019 Parks & Trails Master Plan. …
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently honored First Bank Texas of Willow Park with a Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Award. It received a Gold Eagle award for its …
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a letter to legislative leaders indicating a special session will begin on Oct. 9 dealing with what he has called “school choice” but is more widely known as …
Aledo ISD’s Board of Trustees gathered bright and early on Monday morning, Oct. 2, casting a unanimous vote to join more than 50 districts across the state of Texas in a lawsuit against the …
The Parker County Ice House, located at 210 Willow Bend Cir. in Willow Park, has closed, a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram noted Tuesday. The restaurant had been the subject of numerous …
New Faith Baptist Church, located on FM 5 in Annetta, held a groundbreaking and dedication ceremony for a new building on Aug. 27. The 6,700 square foot building will house a new sanctuary, …
Motivational speaker, aerospace engineer, and former Rocket Scientist with NASA Shayla Rivera headlined the annual Aledo Children’s AdvoCats Help and Hope Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 15, at …
Freedom House of Parker County held its annual Garden Safari fundraiser at The Brooks at Weatherford on Sept. 12, anchored by a moving message from former NFL cornerback Chris Johnson. Johnson, …
With the Ken Paxton impeachment trial officially over, the pressing concern of school funding was at the forefront of the discussion during Aledo ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, …
Gov. Greg Abbott has called a third special session, this time about school choice, for next month. He is promising retribution for lawmakers who oppose his move to enact school vouchers in Texas, …
On a day when America pauses and remembers the lives lost on 9/11, the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees did the same prior to its meeting Monday, Sept. 11. The Weatherford Kanga Singers, …
Ken Paxton has been reinstated as Texas Attorney General after the Texas Senate on Saturday acquitted him of charges of bribery and misuse of office. Only two Republican senators joined the 12 …
Earlier this year the City of Aledo embarked on a plan to streamline city ordinances and processes online to relieve the number of inquiries received by the city and to keep city staff from having to …
Following a recommendation from last month, the Willow Park City Council approved a new wastewater rate increase proposed by NewGen. The rate will immediately increase from $20 to $24.80 for …
The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Parker County held its annual gala on Sept. 7 at Venue None twenty in Weatherford. The Children's Advocacy Center of Parker County will coordinate …
