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  • Annetta event a success

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    The small town of Annetta has once again demonstrated its big heart. The annual Toys for Tots drive, which concluded on Dec. 13, was called a resounding success by city officials, thanks to the …

  • Board recognizes Baker, Lady Roos VB 

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    At the recent meeting of the Weatherford School Board, Superintendent Beau Rees recognized Elizabeth Baker, music teacher at Martin Elementary. Baker recently received the Athena Award from the …

  • Arnold stepping down as chief

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    After serving at the helm of the Weatherford Police Department since 2017, Lance Arnold is stepping down as its chief, effective Dec. 20. He is leaving to become the police chief in Broken Arrow, …

  • PCSO expanding criminal investigation division

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier has announced the expansion of the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) with the creation of a financial crimes investigator position. Former …

  • Christmas in Bethlehem

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Maximum capacity crowds attended this year’s presentation of Christmas in Bethlehem at Willow Park Baptist Church.

  • Candlelight Tour of Homes

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    41st annual festive journey through the pages of history in Weatherford, Texas Candlelight Tour of Homes …

  • Jingle all the Way

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    The Parker County Committee on Aging sponsored a successful “Jingle all the Way” fun run/walk on Dec. 14 at Holland Lake Park. The path for the evening event went through Holland Lake …

  • Christmas at the Castle - Pythian House

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

  • Weatherford Market

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Weatherford Market - Dec. 21, 2024 Weatherford Market - Dec. 21, 2024 Weatherford Market - Dec. 21, 2024 …

  • Holiday Mixer

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    First Bank Texas in Willow Park hosted and sponsored the annual Parker County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Mixer. Local business people had an opportunity to network and enjoy holiday treats in a …

  • Superstitions ‘bunked’

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    I have never been a superstitious person---not until the recent Friday the Thirteenth. Truth is, I’ve chuckled at others who won’t walk under ladders, change routes when black cats …

  • Ladycats dominate all-district

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    The state semifinalist Aledo Ladycats dominated the recent All-District 5-5A awards presented by the coaches in the district. Aledo finished 35-8 overall, won district with a 12-0 record, and …

  • Agency seeks $300 million to bolster Medicaid

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process,   The Texas Tribune  reported. The …

  • Ladycats come up short at Brewer

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    WHITE SETTLEMENT – After a competitive tournament season, the Aledo Ladycats basketball team began the District 5-5A portion of its schedule against the Brewer Lady Bears, a perennial power in …

  • Aledo grapplers shine at tourney

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Brice Bohn of the Aledo Bearcats led all competitors as both the boys and girls had standout performances in the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Tournament this past weekend. Bohn posted a 4-1 record …

  • Bearcats, Roos excel in Weatherford Tournament

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Over the weekend, both the Aledo Bearcats and Weatherford Kangaroos boys basketball teams competed in the Weatherford Tournament from Thursday through Saturday, featuring competition against the …

  • Aledo’s Elms honored by TGCA

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Senior opposite hitter Kinley Elms of the Aledo Ladycats has been named to the Class 5A Division I All-State Tournament Volleyball Team by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. Elms helped the …

  • Roger Yates

    Monday, December 16, 2024

    Roger Yates, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of the Aledo community, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home. Roger was …

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