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April 21, 2023

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In this issue

  • Thompson leads nine Ladycat honors

    Tuesday, May 9, 2023

    Sophomore Emery “Tiny” Thompson of the Aledo Ladycats was named the Defensive MVP on the All-District 5-5A Girls Soccer Team. She is one of nine players to receive accolades from the …

  • Ladycats remain unblemished in district

    Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    On Monday, April 17 people from all over the world participated in the 127th running of the Boston Marathon. While the Ladycats were not there physically, they were there in spirit having nearly …

  • Bearcats win two in a row in district

    Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    Consistency has plagued the Aledo Bearcats since starting District 5-5A baseball action back in March. The club has appeared virtually unbeatable in one game, only to lose the next due to a lack of …

  • 100 years of Aledo ISD growth: the early years

    Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    As the Aledo ISD community prepares to vote in the upcoming bond election, there may be value in examining how previous generations responded to population growth in the area and the resulting stress …

  • Land exchange with Weatherford in discussion

    Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    Willow Park may be about to get a little bigger and Weatherford may be about to shrink a little. The cities of Willow Park and Weatherford are considering an adjustment in their boundaries. The …

  • Ladycats headed back to state

    Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    If it’s spring, that means the Aledo girls golf team is headed to Austin. The Ladycats qualified for a third consecutive season and for a 10th time in 12 years after finishing second in the …

  • Murador named top offensive player in district

    Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    Aledo senior forward Clay Murador, who has committed to play for the University of Indiana next season, was named the Co-Offensive MVP on the All-District 5-5A Boys Soccer Team by the league’s …

  • Lady Eagles win one of three

    Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    The Trinity Christian Academy Lady Eagles softball team won one of three games recently and stands at 3-8 on the season. The Lady Eagles defeated Fort Worth Trinity Valley 14-4, fell to Pantego …

  • Gribble commits to Texas Tech

    Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    Aledo pole vaulter Sean Gribble has committed to compete for Texas Tech in college. The senior has the highest vault in the state and second highest in the nation this season at 17 feet, 0.75 inches.

  • Fine Christian gentlemen at it again

    Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    I received a text message a couple of days ago from “Bethany”  at Texans for School Choice telling me that our state representative, Glenn Rogers, voted to ban school choice in …

  • Willow Bark helps four-legged friends

    Tuesday, April 18, 2023

    The City of Willow Park hosted its latest Willow Bark event on Saturday, April 15, at McCall Elementary School. Vendors, children’s activities, contests, and “weenie dog” races …

  • Electric vehicle charging stations coming to campus 

    Tuesday, April 18, 2023

    The Weatherford College Board of Trustees approved a proposal from Imperial Construction for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations on the Weatherford campus during …

  • Aledo track athletes among state/nation’s best

    Tuesday, April 18, 2023

    As they chase first a region berth Friday and then a state berth in a couple weeks (those who qualify), several Aledo athletes find themselves among the state leaders in their respective …

  • This week's Cartoon

    Tuesday, April 18, 2023

  • Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

    Tuesday, April 18, 2023

    The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the  Austin American-Statesman . The House bill …

  • Health science students travel to state

    Monday, April 17, 2023

    Six health science students recently represented Aledo High School at the HOSA state competition at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock. Kamryn Kupper was a state qualifier in Sports Medicine. …

  • Bearcats, Ladycats sweep district meet

    Monday, April 17, 2023

    The Aledo Bearcats and Ladycats repeated as District 5-5A champions Wednesday and Thursday, April 12-13 in the league meet held at Bearcat Stadium. For the Bearcats, it was their fourth consecutive …

  • March 2023 Bearcats of Character Honored

    Monday, April 17, 2023

    The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees recently honored the March 2023 Bearcats of Character for the character trait “Love of Learning.” Aledo ISD began recognizing Bearcats of Character shortly …

  • Garden Party

    Monday, April 17, 2023

    The Aledo Children’s AdvoCats will host a garden party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.on Friday, April 28, at Two Sisters Teahouse, 209 N Front St. in Aledo. The event will feature light bites, mint …

  • Pop-Up Book Sale

    Monday, April 17, 2023

    The East Parker County Library will host a pop-up book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, at 201 FM 1187 N in Aledo. Paperback books will be 50¢. Hardback books, audio, and …

  • One new and one familiar face set to lead two elementary schools

    Sunday, April 16, 2023

    The Aledo ISD announced late on Friday that Jake Bean would succeed Stephanie Maroney as the principal at Vandagriff Elementary School next school year, and and newcomer Katie Griffin will take the …

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