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Council approves new TIRZ boundary

Following a lengthy presentation by Trent Petty, who provides strategic planning services to cities, Aledo’s City Council approved a boundary amendment to the city’s Tax Increment …

East Parker County Library marks 35 years

As we celebrate National Library Week at East Parker County Library, it is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the history of the East Parker County Library. This week marks 35 years since East …

Young and old, near and far, eclipse was something to remember

Audrey Corley sat in her lawn chair, anxious and curious — combined with a little uneasiness. After all, the first-grader at Coder Elementary School in Aledo had never seen a full solar …

City Council takes stand against SB 2038

When Kit Marshall was the mayor in Aledo, her administration worked with the City of Fort Worth to have 228.24 acres of the Dean Ranch that makes up the northeast corner of the Rolling Hills …

Countdown to Monday's eclipse

Don't blink. Well, okay, you can blink, but don't keep your eyes closed for very long or you'll miss a historic event that has one of the best views in the entire United States right here in our …
Latest Sports Stories

Aledo athletes seeking medals and more

A year ago Taylor Hindman and Lauren St. Peters, both seniors, realized a dream of medaling at the Class 5A State Track and Field Meet. Now, they are back in Austin with dreams of an even shinier …

Kangaroos look for another postseason run

The Weatherford Kangaroos are hoping to follow up one of the most successful seasons in school history with another run starting this week against Keller in their Class 6A bidistrict series.   …

Bearcats prep for postseason

The Aledo Bearcats ended District 5-5A play with a 2-1 loss at Wichita Falls Rider on Friday, April 29. Despite the loss, their second to the Raiders of the week, Aledo won the district championship …

Stokes wraps up strong season at state

Continuing Aledo's strong tradition in the sport, sophomore Braden Stokes of the Bearcats completed his season by competing in this season's Class 5A State Tournament on Tuesday, April 30. …
Community Life
Calendar of Events
40th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes in Weatherford, TX. Presented by the Parker County Heritage Society. 6 Historic homes plus St. Stephens Chapel and Chandor Gardens will be on this year's tour. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the …
The Aledo Middle School volleyball team made short work of its host Brewer on Thursday, Oct. 19 as the Ladycats swept all matches in seventh and eighth grade. Brewer was unable to win a single game in any of the matches. Here are the …
Join us for the Fort Worth ISD Hiring Fair on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Fort Worth ISD Teaching and Learning Center located at 1050 Bridgewood Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76112. Participants will have the …
The GM Financial Parade of Lights will deliver the magic of the holiday season to Downtown Fort Worth for its 41st year on Sunday, November 19, at 6 p.m. With a sold-out crowd expected for this year’s “Holiday Magic”-themed parade, attendees …
Family fun - food and games! Lots of treats!!!
Obituaries
Jared Brandon Chasteen passed away on Monday, April 29, after fighting a short and courageous battle with appendix cancer. Jared was born March 22, 1978, to Rhonda Goodman and Vince Chasteen. …
Janice M. Pringle passed away on April 13, 2024. Janice was born in Clovis, New Mexico, on January 30, 1939, to her parents James Barnett and Hattie Bell. Janice was proceeded in death …
Ronald Morris passed away on April 16, 2024, in Falls City, Nebraska. Ronald was born on August 3, 1979, in Topeka, Kansas to Jerry and Cynthia (Kinkle) Morris. He was raised in Fort Worth and …
Education
Aledo ISD

District receives team leadership award

CoSN, a premier association of K-12 education technology leaders, honored Aledo Independent School District with its 2024 District Team Leadership Award. The CoSN District Team Leadership Award …

Aledo ISD Board of Trustees approves bond purchases

The final stage of grief is acceptance.   When Aledo ISD’s Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 15, it seemed as though the members of the board …

15th annual Taste of Parker County scheduled for April 18  

The 15th annual Taste of Parker County will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at Weatherford’s Heritage Park. This food-tasting fundraiser benefits the Weatherford …

TCA names new head of school

The Trinity Christian Academy School Board has announced that Craig Smith has been named as the fourth Head of School in the school’s history. Dr. Steve Newby, current head of school, …
Commentary
Columns

DAR hosts Good Citizen Awards and Scholarship Reception 

The Weatherford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted their annual event on Tuesday, April 23, at North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford. The DAR Good …

A Proposition to Ban Propositions

Long lines outside the primary election day polling sites are common here in Texas. Everyone knows what is to blame — those confusing ballot propositions. Voters frequently stated as they left …
Letters to the Editor

Appalled

I was appalled at the article on the front page of The Community News on March 8, 2024. There was such a biased on Mike Olcott’s victory, and inaccuracies at every turn.   In the …

Truth in politics

In this place, we stand for God, Country, and Truth! You know that Parker County, Texas is one of the most conservative places in the country and I thank God for each of you as you work every day to …

Supporting Rogers

As the March Republican Primary approaches, I’ve been struck by the apparent lack of critical thinking skills. Why are people not studying what the candidates represent? Why doesn’t …