The Parker County Commissioners Court hosted a standing-room-only special meeting to discuss data centers on Tuesday, June 9, in the upstairs courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse. There …
The sixth annual Gathering Hope Fairways for Families Golf Tournament is Friday, June 12, at the Oeste Ranch Golf Course. The event's purpose is to fundraise for Gathering Hope’s mission of …
Summer’s here and it’s time to get Wild in the water. The Weatherford Wild swim team is set to begin another summer of competition this weekend as they host their own meet at Cherry Park …
Warm weather brings people outdoors to explore, and whether that’s on a bike, on foot, or behind the wheel, it’s important to keep an eye out for one another. “We continue to see an …
To paraphrase a popular quote, “water, water everywhere” or maybe not in parts of Parker County. That’s the update the City of Hudson Oaks received at its meeting May 28. Larry …
A week filled with social media posts that included a petition and some controversy led to a packed house and the City of Weatherford unveiling and approving plans to make improvements to Lake …
Sometimes it’s okay for a performer to be StageStruck — as in when they are participating in the Theatre Off The Square summer camp of the same name for youngsters. This is the 13th year for …
When you are doing well it tends to stick around, and when you are doing great it grows. The Parker County Sheriff’s Posse has been doing this for many years as they approach their 79th …
Data centers are a hot topic in Parker County and around Texas, with residents in affected areas often being taken by surprise that a data center could spring up in their vicinity. Information …
Downtown Aledo business and nonprofit leaders met over breakfast on May 12 at the city hall to network and participate in interactive activities related to the downtown-specific City of Aledo …
After holding the office on an interim basis since last October, Toni Fisher is now set to have the interim label removed and officially become the city manager of Willow Park. Following a closed …
A short reception held prior to the Aledo City Council meeting May 7 honored outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Shawna Ford and welcomed Ben Clark, Matt Poston, and Melanie Allen, giving the community a chance …
Inclement weather postponed the Willow Park City Council meeting from April 28 to April 29. However, it only postponed for 24 hours a dark day for the city’s now former police chief. After a …
Willow Park voters returned three members to the city council in voting that culminated on May 2. Buddy Wright (Place 3), Scott Smith (Place 4), and Nathan Crummel (Place 5) all held their seats …
The 17th Annual Taste of Parker County once again proved to be big hit as visitors enjoyed all the delicious food and beverages they wanted on April 21 at Heritage Park. The event benefited the …
Saturday, May 2 will be the final opportunity for voters to make their voices heard in local area elections. Fort Worth voters will decide on 15 propositions (https://bit.ly/4w0nk3O), and voting …
In the first of several planned open houses, the City of Aledo hosted a come-and-go event where residents could share their ideas on what the future of the city looked like to them. By …
The success of the annual Boots ’N Bling fundraiser held by the Parker County Health Foundation earlier this year was evident in the size of the checks handed out, both figuratively and literally. …
Monday afternoon (April 13) I received three emails from attorney Ed Huddleston in Weatherford. The emails were identical except one contained the name Marcy Galle, one contained the name Houston …
In the April 10, 2026 issue of The Community News , reference was made to a political banner supporting Roy Kurban, Marcy Galle, and Houston Wingard. It was stated that the banner did not contain the …
The City of Willow Park further expanded its boundaries at its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, with the voluntary annexation of 7.29 acres in the southern portion of the city. The land, …
All of those political signs popping up in Willow Park cost money, and recent campaign finance reports reveal where that money is coming from. There are three seats on the Willow Park City …
On March 23, Parker County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Officers responded to a residence in north central Parker County for an animal welfare check. What they discovered was an elaborate …
1 Thessalonians 2:8 “So we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well,” is the core strength behind Young …
Melanie Allen, an almost two-decade resident of Aledo, claimed place 4 on the Aledo City Council after winning a special election with more than 61 percent of the vote. Allen beat out two …
