The Annetta Town Council approved the installation of two new propane tanks at its meeting on Sept. 19. They have been placed at the Lakes of Aledo and at Water Plant No. 4. The council approved …
Fun, mingling, and education will be in the spotlight on Tuesday, Oct. 1 as Willow Park will host National Night Out from 5-8 p.m. at Kings Gate Park. The event focuses on police and community …
After negotiations to acquire the land around King's Gate Bridge have proved unsuccessful, the Willow Park City Council voted to move forward with eminent domain proceedings at its meeting on …
The 31st annual Coyote Chase Race 5K and 1-mile run will take place Saturday, Nov. 16, at Weatherford College. Pre-registered runners will receive a long-sleeved, …
The Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship has announced its third annual Black Tie and Boots Gala. Founded in November 2021, the organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in honor …
Commercial growth in Parker County opened a new chapter recently with the announcement that Worthington Bank has acquired land for its new corporate headquarters, to be located on the southwest …
The occasion was large and the announcement absolutely enormous when Weatherford College president Dr. Todd Farmer took the stage following his annual president’s luncheon. Farmer announced the …
The Weatherford College Board of Trustees made waves during its September meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13. From adding a new board member to hearing of a proposed multi-million dollar donation to …
The Aledo City Council unanimously approved a property tax rate of $0.390082 per $100 of property value for the 2024-205 budget year at is Sept. 5 meeting. The median household value in Aledo is …
Even a well-informed service veteran may not know all the benefits, services and amenities offered to them. Army Veteran Mark Lusk learned there is much he didn’t know about resources for Vets, …
At its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Willow Park City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget with a general fund of over $5.6 million. It will go into effect, along with a new property …
There are few things more Texan than country roots music, barbecue, and western traditions, and all will be plentiful at the 20th annual Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Ranch Rodeo. Packed into …
Willow Park City Council members discussed a proposed 43 cents per $100 2024-25 property tax rate at their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27 The proposed rate is an increase from the 40 cents …
The Aledo City Council took a detailed look at the city’s parks at its Aug. 22 meeting. Whitney Walters, the city’s communications and engagement officer, walked the council through …
Randy Keck, owner and publisher of The Community News , based in Aledo, Texas, has announced the launch of a new website dedicated to covering news and events in Weatherford, Texas. The new …
The faculty and students at Weatherford College care about their veterans. So much so that in June, WC alum Beth Wetsel chose to create a Veterans Tranquility Garden for her capstone project to …
The leaders of Willow Park pride themselves on dreaming big. Chief among those dreams is the growth of King's Gate and numerous amenities designed to enhance life in the community. Thursday …
Take a trip back in time to the old west and experience Native American culture, cattle drive cooking, Colt-toting town sheriffs, and early life on the prairie. Maybe experience cabin life or learn …
With a constant emphasis on student safety in schools, the Annetta Town Council passed an item that will provide additional security and safety at two elementary schools at their most recent meeting …
As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide are likely undercounted, the Texas Standard reported. With climate change causing warmer days …
Pandemic relief funds for schools about to end Texas public schools received more than $19 billion in pandemic relief funds over the last four years, but that pipeline of cash will largely end …
Large Grass Fire in Parker County is burning on Wednesday, August 14 at 2:30. Several fire departments are on scene or responding to a large grass fire along Cleburne Highway 171 in the …
Beautiful parks are a common and popular part of nice cities. They are an enjoyable part of living there for current residents and an attraction for would-be newcomers. The City of Willow Park …
The capital murder conviction of a former John Peter Smith Hospital administrator who shot two Arlington women in a Willow Park bank parking lot in 2017 was affirmed in an appeals court decision …
The Weatherford College Board of Trustees proposed the 2024 ad valorem tax rate of 10.6087 cents per $100 valuation for Parker County property owners at their recent August meeting, the same as the …
