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Reduce Winter Water Use for Year-Round Benefits

The City of Aledo reminds residents that winter is the perfect time to save water and lower utility bills. With the implementation of the Winter Averaging method, sewer charges for residential …
Weatherford Police Chief Lance Arnold and the Weatherford Police Department were honored by Chief Steve Stanford Bridport Texas Police Department, who is also the Accreditation Committee Chairman of the Police Chiefs Association Foundation.

Dickey honored for 35 years of service

Limiting meetings to once a month during November and December because of the holidays made for a slightly larger agenda and a much larger crowd for the Weatherford City Council on Nov. 19. That made …

Board prepares legislative pitch

As 2024 winds to a close, the bi-annual state legislative session in Austin will get underway shortly after the new year. With public school districts across Texas still feeling the squeeze after the …

Mail scam

A letter with the headline, "Weatherford City Council members need to hear from you!" visible through the envelope window could get any citizen’s attention. However, according to various …
(From left) Annetta council members Jim Causey, Shane Mudge, Mayor Sandy Roberts, Kent Stacey, Brandon Thompson, Toys for Tots representative Rico Remigio and council member Danny Coffman (kneeling). The town is once conducting a drive through Dec. 13..

Gomez the turkey receives last minute pardon

With just a few days left until Thanksgiving, Annetta Mayor Sandy Roberts announced a pardon for Gomez the turkey during the most recent town council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21. Gomez, as much …

Student Ambassadors lead through service 

Weatherford College student ambassadors are more than just friendly faces; they are the embodiment of the college’s values, serving as dedicated representatives and leaders both on and off …
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Aledo opens season with new coach

Ben Shaw's career as head wrestling coach at Aledo High School is underway. The season began recently with the Ladycats and Bearcats wrestling in the Talon Tournament hosted by Haslet Eaton High …

Bearcats to face upstart Tascosa

A few weeks ago this matchup seemed unlikely. In fact, one of the teams didn’t even appear to be on the way to the postseason. However, the Aledo Bearcats (11-1) find themselves facing the …

Aledo to get Elms, Isbell back on floor 

The Aledo Ladycats basketball team, under the direction of first-year head coach Donnie Ott, had a 5-5 overall record through its first 10 games of the season with a crowded list of state-ranked …

Weatherford, TCA earn wins on hardwood 

The Weatherford Kangaroos and Trinity Christian Academy Eagles basketball teams took the floor for Friday night games on Nov, 22, while Aledo (3-0) was idle ahead of back-to-back home games Monday …
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Obituaries
Bobby Ray France was born on July 1, 1932 in Hewitt, OK.   He was the son of William Hulen and Ethel France and was one of four children, Hulen Lee, Carl Dewayne and Norman Dale and a sister, …
The year 1956 was known for two very important reasons: the mega hit, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and the birth of Leland DuWayne Walker. Born on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1956, Leland …
Carol Pendley Ozee, 81, of Weatherford,   passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, in Burleson, Texas, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on June 4, 1943, in Crowell, …
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Veterans working in the Weatherford School District were honored at the Nov. 11 school board meeting.

Board honors veterans

It only seemed fitting that at the Weatherford School Board meeting, which was on Nov. 11 - also Veteran’s Day - that the board recognized the veterans who are part of the Weatherford ISD …

WC signs transfer agreement

Weatherford College and Sam Houston State University entered a new partnership this week designed to create seamless transfer pathways for WC students.   The agreement, signed by WC …

Aledo High School Bearcat Regiment fifth at UIL State

In its 50-year history, never has the Aledo Bearcat Regiment performed such an intricate and challenging show as their 2024 show “On the Throttle.” And, consequently, never in a half …

Sukup teaches inspiration

Inspiration comes to Richard Sukup from many places. A mountain range or a Texas sunset are reliable sources.   The artist recently returned from the Big Bend area, which can conjure …
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When ‘tangs’ get ‘tongueled’

Errors committed when speaking sometimes, sadly, result in word entanglements that are simply beyond repair. None of us is immune. And, getting out of verbal messes can be as difficult as …

Mostly miscellany

Here comes another “Mother Hubbard” column.   That’s how preachers sometimes describe their sermons--comparable to “Mother Hubbard” dresses.   They …

When boredom seems terminal

Now that the election is over, my ancient Uncle Mort and his domino-playing buddies down in the thicket can resume their usual mostly-minutia confabs that too often lack authenticity. This …

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