Aledo, located just west of the metropolitan city of Fort Worth, has experienced substantial growth over the last five years. The city has managed the spike by implementing higher-density …
Aledo will have a secondhand bookstore soon, as the Friends of the Aledo Public Library prepare to open Second Story Books at 213 Mesquite Street in downtown Aledo. The first quarterly meeting …
On Jan. 16, Aledo Chief of Police Carol L. Riddle swore in the first four officers of the new Aledo Police Department on Jan. 16. “This moment reflects years of planning and a strong …
Jan. 10 marked an important day for the city of Aledo. The grand opening of the new Aledo Municipal Complex marks a significant milestone for the city’s future success. The event is one …
Emme Vassalli made a successful visit to The Community News selling Girl Scout cookies. Be on the watch for other scouts, and help them out by buying some cookies!
Thelma Wareham-Tordiglione was born in Sedalia, Missouri on January 16, 1926, making her 100 years old on Friday, January 16, 2026. She has called Aledo home for 25 years. Thelma is an …
As of Jan. 6, the Aledo Public Library has reopened its doors to the community located inside the new Aledo Municipal Complex. The library has put an updated spin on its small-town charm and created …
Three companies came to the public work session following the Nov. 20 Aledo city council meeting to pitch to the council the reason why they should manage the City of Aledo’s Comprehensive Plan …
The City of Aledo observed Veterans Day with a ceremony at the city’s veterans monument. On the somewhat blustery morning, Aledo Police Chief Carol Riddle welcomed the group, saying …
The Aledo City Council on Thursday, Nov. 6, unanimously selected Candice Edmondson as the next city manager following a comprehensive national search that drew 75 applicants. Edmondson, a Parker …
The City of Aledo has released the names of four finalists for the position of city manager. The position has been filled the past few months by Mark McDaniel, who came of retirement to fill in …
The Aledo Growth Committee, a group of area residents charged with helping the shape of Aledo ISD’s future, held a community feedback event at the Don Daniel Ninth Grade Campus on Monday, Oct. …
The Friends of Aledo Public Library held their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, September 24 at the library, with a small number of library patrons in attendance. The meeting was chaired by Cathy …
The Aledo City Council approved the scope of a $10,000 library study at its Sept. 18 meeting. The proposal was submitted by ZacTax, an analytic platform for local governments. The study, …
Many hands make light work, and members of Aledo United Methodist Church’s men’s ministry know the right work pays off greatly in ways often unseen. A dozen members of the group gathered …
Aledo’s city council passed the 2025-26 fiscal year budget and ad valorem tax rate on Sept. 4 despite concerns from council members about the library’s portion of the budget. The …
Aledo’s Elliston Berry and her mother, Anna McAdams, were standing next to President Donald J. Trump in the White House’s Rose Garden when he signed their Take It Down bill into law …
Dr. Nick Michels’ job, on the surface, is to make money for his investor clients. But that’s only part of what he does for them - and anyone else who will listen. He also stresses to …
The Aledo City Council approved a zoning change to make way for a planned development called “Aledo Village” at its Aug. 21 meeting. The zoning change was from Light Industrial (M-1) …
At 6 p.m. on August 6, in a ceremony filled with friends, family, and the community, Carol Riddle stood with City Secretary Staci King at the front of the Aledo Community Center with her right hand …
The first August Aledo city council meeting mainly featured an in-depth look at the proposed city budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to follow-up the presentation at the last meeting. Interim …
During the July Aledo city council meeting, the council voted to not move forward with the ice skating rink during Christmas Tyme in Aledo following a presentation by city staff. Laura Weber, …
The City of Aledo celebrated its annual Summer Blast on June 8. The event featured a recognition of the state champion Bearcat baseball team, lots of food, fun, games, and a spectacular fireworks …
