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August 28, 2026

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In this issue

  • Meet the Roos

    Friday, August 28

    Weatherford ISD hosted Meet the Roos on Monday, Aug. 24.

  • Roos to kick off season against Spartans

    Friday, August 28

    The Weatherford Kangaroos kick off their season at home this week when they host Burleson Centennial at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. The Spartans come into this season …

  • Commissioners discuss budget

    Friday, August 28

    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 …

  • WC among national VB favorites

    Friday, August 28

    Editor’s note: This story previously ran on the Weatherford College website. If you need something done quickly with great success, see Weatherford College …

  • Eagles begin season with rout of Newman International

    Friday, August 28

    The Trinity Christian Academy Eagles kicked off their 2026 season Saturday, Aug. 21 with a shutout of Newman International Academy, 56-0. Running back Pearson …

  • Sports Schedule for Aug. 28

    Friday, August 28

    Friday, Aug. 28 Football Aledo at North Crowley, 7 p.m. Weatherford vs Burleson Centennial (Senior Night), 7 p.m. Trinity Christian Academy at Shelton, 7 p.m.   …

  • Bearcats open season with matchup against powerhouse North Crowley

    Thursday, August 27

    The Aledo Bearcats are no stranger to tough competition. It’s what’s helped them win 12 state championships.  Following a district realignment sending them up to Class 6A, the …

  • Weatherford College opens women’s inaugural cross country season

    Thursday, August 27

    Weatherford College has added women’s cross country and half marathon to its athletic programs. The team will make history by competing for the first time at the University of Texas at Tyler on …

  • Council adopts budget, tax rate

    Thursday, August 27

    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 …

  • Trustees adopt 2026-2027 budget, tax rate

    Thursday, August 27

    Aledo ISD Trustees adopted the 2026-2027 budget Monday night, Aug. 24, lowering the tax rate for the eighth-straight year. The tax rate is $1.1775 per $100 …

  • It could have been worse?

    Thursday, August 27

    There were a couple of news items this last week that are noteworthy. First, an audit of the Texas Education Agency showed that it cannot be described as anything other than a bloated …

  • What If a Week Could Change Your Life?

    Thursday, August 27

    The first time I got to experience Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona I knew I would be changed. I didn’t know exactly how or to what extent, but I could feel it coming.  To put it simply, some …

  • A first glimpse into 6A

    Thursday, August 27

    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. The …

  • Lady Roos fall to Duncanville

    Thursday, August 27

      The Weatherford Lady Roos were not able to keep up the great momentum from the previous weekend ’ s tournament championship, losing their home match Tuesday, Aug. 25, against …

  • Cross country teams dominate at Green Monster meet

    Thursday, August 27

    The Weatherford Kangaroo cross country teams swept the competition at the Burleson Centennial “Green Monster” Spartan Invite on Saturday, Aug. 22. The boys team scored 37 points and finished …

  • Kangaroos outscore Brewer in final scrimmage

    Thursday, August 27

    The Weatherford Kangaroos outscored Fort Worth Brewer 28-26 at home Thursday, Aug. 20, in their final tune-up before the regular season kicks off. The scrimmage format kept score throughout, and …

  • Ladycats sweep Joshua in non-district action

    Thursday, August 27

      The Aledo Ladycats moved to 17-4 on Tuesday, Aug. 25, with a sweep of the Joshua Lady Owls in three sets (25-23, 25-18, 25-12.) The first set saw lots of …

  • Kenneth Earl Fisher

    Thursday, August 27

    Kenneth Earl Fisher, known to family and friends as Ken, passed away on August 17, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. He served with honor in the Arizona and California Air National Guard, …

  • District adopts 2026-27 budgets after public hearing

    Thursday, August 27

    A busy night for the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees began with a special meeting to host a public hearing on the 2026-27 budgets and ultimately vote to adopt it.  In all, there are three …

  • Council sets public hearing for budget, tax rate

    Thursday, August 27

    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 …

  • Council holds the line on tax rate

    Thursday, August 27

    Weatherford City Council voted to propose maintaining last year’s tax rate of 39.2246 cents per $100 valuation for the upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. …

  • Commissioners finalize early voting locations

    Thursday, August 27

    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 …

  • Border barrier construction halted in Big Bend

    Thursday, August 27

    Amidst mounting public outcry, the federal government last week halted construction of border barriers through state park property in far West Texas, The Texas Tribune reported. …

  • Two milestones for the town of Annetta

    Thursday, August 27

    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 …

  • Meet the 'Cats

    Thursday, August 27

    Aledo ISD hosted Meet the 'Cats on Friday, Aug. 21.

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