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Lightning strikes, engulfs home in flames

June 4, 2010 by Christine Hurd

Special to The Community NewsSpecial to The Community News

Wednesday evening the Harvey family home at 109 Muir Hill Dr.
was struck by lightning. All of the family got out of the home before it was
engulfed in flames. Fire departments all the way from Springtown responded to
fire but the home is a total loss.

Bearcats Orange and White Game

May 28, 2010 by Tony Eierdam

Tony Eierdam/The Community News: Aledo running back Brian Cox (12) eludes the potential tackle of linebacker Parker Bradham (45) Friday evening during the Bearcats annual Orange and White Game at Bearcat Stadium.Tony Eierdam/The Community News: Aledo running back Brian Cox (12) eludes the potential tackle of linebacker Parker Bradham (45) Friday evening during the Bearcats annual Orange and White Game at Bearcat Stadium.

CFL's Toronto Argonauts announce signing of former Bearcat Ryan Christian

May 27, 2010 by Tony Eierdam

The Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League announced today (Thursday, May 27) the signing of four wide receivers, including former Aledo Bearcats and TCU Horned Frogs receiver Ryan Christian.

Below is the press release from Toronto's Web site (www.argonauts.ca).

The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is pleased to announce that it has signed the following import receivers:

WR Ryan Christian (Texas Christian)
WR/KR Jerome Hewitt (Southeastern Oklahoma State)
WR Charles Owens (Eastern Illinois)
WR Derek Stanley (Wisconsin-Whitewater)

First recruited to play at TCU as a running back, Ryan Christian converted to receiver as a junior then moved there fulltime as a senior in 2009.

In his final year, he finished fourth on the team with 24 catches.

East Texas Baptist University Announces Spring 2010 Graduates

May 27, 2010 by Christine Hurd

Spring Commencement ceremonies for East Texas Baptist University were held on Saturday, May 1, 2010, in Baker Auditorium of the Ornelas Spiritual Life Center. Amanda Peredo of Aledo, Texas received a Bachelor of Science at the event.

More info: Aledo man suffers multiple injuries in crash

May 25, 2010 by Dominic Genetti

The man insured in Tuesday's accident along Old Annetta Road is 56-year-old Dusty Mayfield, Jr. of Aledo.

According to his wife, Christina Mayfield, he has broken and several cuts after his SUV crashed into large-piped fence.

Dusty Mayfield's condition was not available. He was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth after the accident.

TCA Senior Hester receives Baylor Gold Scholarship

May 24, 2010 by Christine Hurd

Grant Hester, a Trinity Christian Academy high school senior, has been awarded the 2010 President’s Gold Scholarship by Baylor University. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of his academic record and scholarly promise. Grant will be entering Baylor’s School of Engineering and Computer Science in August 2010.

Loftis wins second straight District 6-4A Pitcher of the Year award

May 23, 2010 by Tony Eierdam

Eight other Bearcats earn all-district honors

Aledo senior pitcher Calvin Loftis earned a top All-District 6-4A honor and eight other Bearcats were recognized on the district's first or second team in a vote of 6-4A coaches.

Loftis was selected Pitcher of the Year for the second straight year, while classmate Austin Vassberg was voted to the first team at pitcher.

Other Bearcats on the first team include senior outfielder Nils Smith, junior infielder Zach Scott and junior catcher Lawton Rinker.

Earning second-team honors from Aledo were senior pitcher Ryan Talley, sophomore shortstop Matthew Bishop and junior outfielders Rylan Riney and Sean O'Donnell.

Aledo ISD Elementary Schools Field Day

May 21, 2010 by Tony Eierdam

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Vandagriff Elementary School second grader Mollie Coomer attacks the big, inflatable slide Friday morning at the Aledo Middle School football field during Aledo ISD elementary schools field day. Students from Vandagriff, Coder, Stuard and McCall elementary schools joined in the Friday morning fun with several games and organized activities.

Anderson Named to Spring's Dean List at Southwestern University

May 20, 2010 by Christine Hurd

Georgetown (Texas) – Willow Park resident Meagan Anderson has been named to the 2010 Spring Dean’s List at Southwestern University.

To be selected, students must have at least a 3.6 grade point average on a 4.0 scale with at least 12 graded hours and be in good standing with the University.

Southwestern University is a selective, nationally recognized undergraduate liberal arts college with an enrollment of 1,300 students. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas. For more information on Southwestern, visit www.southwestern.edu.

AHS Senior Goderya Selected for All-State Academic Excellence

May 17, 2010 by Christine Hurd

ALEDO, Texas — May 11, 2010 — Aledo High School senior Mudrekh Goderya has been selected by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as a member of the TASSP All-State Academic Excellence Team. This prestigious award recognizes Texas high-school seniors for their outstanding academic achievements and the rewards of superior scholarship.

As a member of this team, Goderya will be awarded a $500 scholarship and formally recognized at the TASSP Summer Workshop in Austin on June 10, 2010. He plans to attend the University of Texas at Dallas and major in Physics.

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