Manna Storehouse, one of Parker County’s oldest volunteer-run nonprofit organizations, has been at 129 E. Spring St. in Weatherford since the 1990s and recently experienced a …
Parker County Commissioners Court spent nearly three hours Tuesday, Aug. 25, working through a long list of budget decisions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, opening the session with a public hearing …
Emergency crews and first-responders made headway on a wildfire that broke out in Palo Pinto County and traveled north into Jack County, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. More than 30 …
Aledo City Council voted unanimously Thursday night, Aug. 20, to adopt a $17.6 million fiscal year 2027 budget and a new property tax rate, following back-to-back public hearings that drew no citizen …
Willow Park City Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, so residents can provide their input on the proposed budget and tax rate to support it. It is expected council …
With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, Parker County commissioners approved a slate of election preparations during their regular meeting Monday, Aug. 24, including polling locations and the …
Annetta City Council members honored Jamee Long, the town of Annetta’s city secretary/administrator, for 10 years of service during their Aug. 20 meeting. “Things like this can’t run …
In what could be a potential Class 6A playoff matchup, Aledo and Southlake Carroll, two of the most successful high school programs in Texas, matched up in a scrimmage Thursday, Aug. 20.
Herstle Renfroe has dedicated more than a decade serving others as a first-responder, according to Sacred Cross EMS. And that’s what the Sacred Cross EMT was doing when a house fire …
When Kendall Dickerson wrote, “ You Matter, Little Lion: A Sibling’s Journey of Faith, Feelings, and Finding Her Place ,” the first-time author was writing from personal experience. …
The Aledo Police Department hosted its first Bike Rodeo Saturday morning, Aug. 15 at Aledo High School to address concerns regarding bike safety in the community. …
Evon Markum is the new marketing director of Browning Funeral Home. Markum brings more than 30 years of marketing, community relations, nonprofit, and leadership experience to the Browning …
Aledo Children’s AdvoCats, a nonprofit organization committed to raising funds for children and families in need in the Aledo area, has hired its first-ever executive director, Wesley Fuller. …
Twenty-four years ago, a group of women joined together and created Aledo Children’s AdvoCats, a nonprofit organization devoted to meeting the needs of Aledo ISD students and families. …
The Community News is expanding its reporting staff to include Brock Burgan, a recent graduate of the University of North Texas. Burgan will concentrate on …
The summer season of swim competition came to an end recently for the Weatherford and Walsh Wahoos swim teams at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Games of Texas from July 30-Aug. 2 at Texas …
Aledo High School graduate Cody Bradford made his long-awaited return to the Texas Rangers starting rotation Aug. 5 after 679 days. Bradford pitched 4.1 innings and gave up no runs while …
After eight years leading the City of Willow Park's Communication Department, Rose Hoffman has announced her resignation. She is accepting a similar position for the City of Mineral Wells. Her …
Leading with the news that local governments across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex are facing “significant budget shortfalls” in 2026, the City of Weatherford’s Dawn Brooks assured council …
City of Aledo Mayor Shane Davis emphasizes the importance of communication among surrounding areas to safely and effectively navigate a period with ongoing construction projects throughout Parker …
Aledo City Council proposed the 2026-2027 budget and the property tax rate to support it during the Aug. 6 meeting. Council scheduled a public hearing for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, to allow for citizen input. During the meeting that follows, council could make both official. The Parker County Appraisal District certified the City of Aledo’s tax roll in July at $1,057,685. That number creates a “No New Revenue” tax rate of $0.3497-3. The NNR rate is the rate that would bring in the same amount of tax dollars to the city as the last fiscal year. The council opted to set the rate at $0.352415 —about .83% lower than last year’s rate — which will bring in an additional $500,000 in revenue.
The Aledo Police Department launched the Safe Access Program on June 10 to assist first-responders when there is a locked door between them and someone in need. Officer David Griesinger pitched …
A fugitive is now behind bars following a routine traffic stop made July 21 by Aledo Police Department Officer Matthew I. Shipman. The officer noticed a vehicle running a stop sign near …
When Danny Griego, of Weatherford, was in college, he went fishing along the eastern New Mexico border, unaware his life was about to change forever. Lightning struck Griego and blew him …
Attending summer camp is a beloved tradition in many households. It provides a myriad of fun outdoor activities for kids, as well as opportunities to build lasting friendships and learn independence. …
