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October 23, 2026

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In this issue

  • From the beach to France, VB is Thibaut’s world

    2 hours ago

    When it comes to volleyball, Beline Thibaut has a world of experience. The Weatherford College sophomore also has the world watching her. Thibaut, a reigning All-American for the Coyotes, …

  • Hispanic Heritage Month

    2 hours ago

    It’s Hispanic Heritage month. It’s that odd month-long celebration that takes the last half of September and the first half of October. I think most folks in Parker County pay little …

  • Meet the Roos

    2 hours ago

    Weatherford hosted Meet the Roos on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

  • Coping with Grace

    2 hours ago

    Andy Gonzalez has been described as intelligent, hardworking, generous, family-oriented, and deeply involved in his children’s lives and baseball activities. But he and his family now struggle with …

  • Aledo Young Men’s Service League begins year of service

    3 hours ago

    Mother-son teams from the Young Men’s Service League of Aledo have been busy since the start of the school year, serving at nonprofits across the area. The Newton family volunteered Aug. 30 at …

  • Kangaroo golf team finishes 10th

    3 hours ago

    The Weatherford Kangaroo golf team competed Friday-Saturday, Oct. 16-17, at the Harbor Lakes Golf Club in Granbury in windy conditions. The Roos finished 10th overall, improving by 12 strokes …

  • Board addresses budget shortfall

    3 hours ago

    A less-than projected enrollment led to a nearly $3 million budget amendment being approved Oct. 19 by the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees. The shortfall in revenue from the State of Texas …

  • WC fine arts presents ‘Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’

    3 hours ago

    A tale of romance and self-discovery set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars comes to the stage this fall as Weatherford College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department presents …

  • Council updates water leak detection system

    3 hours ago

    No one likes a water leak. They can be costly, messy and are generally not a welcome sight — if, in fact, they are even in sight. But if you have one, it’s always nice to learn so they can …

  • Council streamlines building-permit process

    3 hours ago

    Aledo City Council spent about an hour and a half Thursday, Oct. 15, discussing food trucks and signs but didn’t make any ordinance changes. The council did streamline the building-permit …

  • UIL approves 35-second shot clock for basketball

    4 hours ago

    The UIL Legislative Council voted Monday, Oct. 19, to adopt a 35-second shot clock for varsity boys and girls games. It will be phased in by classification over five years, starting with the …

  • Duo using sand to build varsity foundation

    4 hours ago

    To build a foundation for the future of her program — which plays on a hardwood court — Trinity Christian volleyball coach Dora Sigala is turning to a pair of freshmen who found success in the …

  • Sports Roundup for Oct. 23

    4 hours ago

    The Aledo Anglers earned first place team honors at the Texas High School Bass Association Lake Whitney tournament the weekend of Oct. 16-18. …

  • Willow Park’s Home Rule Charter option has merit

    4 hours ago

    I’ve watched the debate surrounding Willow Park’s proposed Home Rule Charter become increasingly heated. Serious claims rage across social media about constant recall elections, an Ethics Board …

  • Council addresses cell phone usage

    4 hours ago

    Cell phones. We all have them. We take them with us everywhere. But with them come charges. And, typically, when the device is one issued by a business, company, or in this case the City of …

  • Another software glitch in Texas voter rolls

    5 hours ago

    A software error has caused another problem with Texas’ voter registration logs, KUT radio’s Texas Newsroom in Austin reported. The glitch caused by “an extra address validation” …

  • Aledo takes down Weatherford 3-0

    5 hours ago

    The Aledo Ladycats volleyball team took down Weatherford at the Lady Roos homecourt on Friday, Oct. 16. The Ladycats won 3-0 against the Lady Roos in a match where career milestones were made …

  • Aledo swimming starts season at Northwest High School invite

    6 hours ago

    The Aledo swim team won its first meet of the season Oct. 10 at Northwest High School. The Bearcats won the combined meet, finishing first in the boys division and …

  • Aledo cross country teams sweep district

    6 hours ago

    Parker County dominated the District 3-6A cross country meet Thursday, Oct. 15, at AP Ranch in Fort Worth. Aledo won both the boys and girls divisions, while Weatherford finished second in both. …

  • Private School Roundup for Oct. 23

    6 hours ago

    The Trinity Christian Eagles lost an away game 49-19 to Live Oak Classical on Friday, Oct. 16. The loss dropped the Eagles to 5-3 overall …

  • Aledo, Weatherford to play for first time in 5 years

    6 hours ago

    The Weatherford Kangaroos travels a few miles east on Interstate 20 Friday, Oct. 23, to battle the Aledo Bearcats. With both teams 3-1 in District 3-6A, the winner will have the inside …

  • Fast start propels Aledo to win over Arlington

    Saturday, October 17

    Aledo aimed to start fast in its game against Arlington to gain early momentum. The Bearcats got the result they wanted when running back Wyatt Dorsey rushed for a 59-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, en route to their 42-28 road win over the Arlington Colts on Oct. 16 at Maverick Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington.

  • Weatherford earns big home win 54-20

    Saturday, October 17

    The Weatherford Kangaroos overcame a slow start to cruise to a 54-20 home win over Granbury on Friday, Oct. 16. Weatherford’s Hunter Fergeson intercepted a Caleb Johnson pass on the Pirates’ first drive to get his team going. However, the offense could get nothing going and turned the ball over on downs near midfield.

  • Aledo, Weatherford finish first, second at district cross country meet

    Thursday, October 15

    Parker County dominated the District 3-6A cross country meet Thursday, Oct. 15, at AP Ranch in Fort Worth. Aledo won both the boys and girls divisions, while Weatherford finished second in both. It was the ninth consecutive district title for the Bearcats and the fifth straight for the Ladycats.

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