Note: There are some graphic descriptions of surgical procedures in this story. Life has been anything but a bed of roses for Jared Chasteen and his family lately, from an unexpected cancer …
The summer of 2023 has been one to remember for Aledo’s Cody Bradford. The best part is, it’s not over yet. The lanky left-handed pitcher picked up the first playoff win of his …
The next step toward a connecting trail system that will include Willow Park was taken Tuesday, Oct. 10, when the city council approved an amendment to the city's 2019 Parks & Trails Master Plan. …
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently honored First Bank Texas of Willow Park with a Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Award. It received a Gold Eagle award for its …
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a letter to legislative leaders indicating a special session will begin on Oct. 9 dealing with what he has called “school choice” but is more widely known as …
Aledo ISD’s Board of Trustees gathered bright and early on Monday morning, Oct. 2, casting a unanimous vote to join more than 50 districts across the state of Texas in a lawsuit against the …
The Parker County Ice House, located at 210 Willow Bend Cir. in Willow Park, has closed, a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram noted Tuesday. The restaurant had been the subject of numerous …
New Faith Baptist Church, located on FM 5 in Annetta, held a groundbreaking and dedication ceremony for a new building on Aug. 27. The 6,700 square foot building will house a new sanctuary, …
Motivational speaker, aerospace engineer, and former Rocket Scientist with NASA Shayla Rivera headlined the annual Aledo Children’s AdvoCats Help and Hope Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 15, at …
Freedom House of Parker County held its annual Garden Safari fundraiser at The Brooks at Weatherford on Sept. 12, anchored by a moving message from former NFL cornerback Chris Johnson. Johnson, …
With the Ken Paxton impeachment trial officially over, the pressing concern of school funding was at the forefront of the discussion during Aledo ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, …
Gov. Greg Abbott has called a third special session, this time about school choice, for next month. He is promising retribution for lawmakers who oppose his move to enact school vouchers in Texas, …
On a day when America pauses and remembers the lives lost on 9/11, the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees did the same prior to its meeting Monday, Sept. 11. The Weatherford Kanga Singers, …
Ken Paxton has been reinstated as Texas Attorney General after the Texas Senate on Saturday acquitted him of charges of bribery and misuse of office. Only two Republican senators joined the 12 …
Earlier this year the City of Aledo embarked on a plan to streamline city ordinances and processes online to relieve the number of inquiries received by the city and to keep city staff from having to …
Following a recommendation from last month, the Willow Park City Council approved a new wastewater rate increase proposed by NewGen. The rate will immediately increase from $20 to $24.80 for …
The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Parker County held its annual gala on Sept. 7 at Venue None twenty in Weatherford. The Children's Advocacy Center of Parker County will coordinate …
Earlier this year the City of Aledo embarked on a plan to streamline city ordinances and processes online to relieve the number of inquiries received by the city and to keep city staff from having to …
“Sometimes life gives you a second chance because just maybe the first time you weren’t ready.” - Unknown Author – from S.K. Lessly Quotes and others. Parker …
A 41-year-old Fort Worth man pleaded guilty to burglarizing three Aledo homes and was sentenced to 30 years in prison in court in Weatherford last week. In August of 2021, Leonard Demond Green …
The first week of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial in the Senate ended with his former lead law enforcement officer testifying an Austin developer alleged to have …
Under founder Rhonda Torres’ direction, long-time committee members Whitney Harris and Niki Thompson were titled co-chairs of this year’s Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot. …
With the cost of utilities seeing some of its highest rates throughout Texas, it isn’t surprising that finding ways to cut those costs is at the top of everyone’s minds. …
The Aledo ISD Ex-Students Association will hold their banquet on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Aledo Learning Center Training Room. Visitation will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the meal will be served at 6 …
