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February 21, 2025

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In this issue

  • Powerlifting: Ladycats qualify 20 for regionals

    Thursday, February 20

    When the tough gets going, the tough go to regionals. And in the case of the Aledo Ladycats powerlifting team, 20 will make the trip to Sherman for the regional meet on Feb. 27. This comes …

  • Aledo ISD: Board approves 2025-26 instructional calendar

    Thursday, February 20

    The planning never ends around Aledo. For all that is achieved in this community and especially around the Aledo school district, the opportunities to slow down to relish the moment are few and far …

  • Football: Five Bearcats named TSWA All-State

    Thursday, February 20

    Kaydon Finley had one of the top receiving seasons in Aledo Bearcats history in 2024. It caught the eyes of football followers throughout the state, including members of the Texas Sports Writers …

  • Pachecos, Bearcats celebrate history

    Thursday, February 20

    Mike Pacheco watches his oldest son Joaquin drain a clutch basket or his younger son Enrique clamp down defensively on the opponent’s leading scorer and he beams with pride. After all, he …

  • Weatherford College: Athletic trainers handle more than bumps and bruises

    Wednesday, February 19

    An athletic trainer is in the rare position of hoping a certain aspect of their job never has to take place. "We hope to not see major injuries, but there are a few every year that require …

  • Weatherford College: 2025 alumni award recipients announced

    Wednesday, February 19

    Weatherford College has announced Brent Gough as the 2025 Alumnus of the Year. He will be honored during the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon on March 28, along with Distinguished Alumni Award honorees …

  • Rogers: The Legislature needs to get serious about water

    Wednesday, February 19

    This column originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News where Glenn Rogers is a contributing columnist.   When my two oldest children were young, there was no “city …

  • Parker County Health Foundation Gala

    Wednesday, February 19

    The Parker County Health Foundation hosted its annual Boots & Bling gala at the River Ranch Stockyards on Saturday, February. 15. The sold-out crowd enjoyed food, conversation, an auction, and a …

  • Hutch’s closes after 90 years

    Wednesday, February 19

    At precisely 10:30 in the morning, owner Blair Nicole pulled the last rack of Hutch’s fried pies from the fryer on Saturday, February 15. “it’s time to retire,” she said …

  • Commentary: The power of education

    Wednesday, February 19

    It was early September in 1963 when I first sat at my desk in Mrs. Sides’ first-grade classroom at Stewart Elementary School in Lubbock. My parents bought a house two blocks down on the same …

  • Swimming: Siblings among Aledo state contingent

    Wednesday, February 19

    Haley Roberson and Victoria Crews must love Austin in the winter. After all, the two Ladycats made it a destination location each February since 2022. The same is true this season as the senior …

  • Soccer: Ladycats extend home win streak to five

    Wednesday, February 19

    ALEDO – With the second half of their District 5-5A schedule underway, the district-leading Aledo Ladycat varsity soccer club had a Valentine’s Day date with Brewer’s Lady Bears. …

  • Football: Two Roos jump to college level

    Tuesday, February 18

    Two Weatherford Kangaroo football players recently signed letters of intent to play football at the next level. Kaden Fleming will play at Washburn University and Xavier Cravens will play at …

  • Sports Briefs for Feb. 21

    Tuesday, February 18

    Baseball Bearcats, Eagles state ranked The Aledo Bearcats and Brock Eagles are entering the 2025 season ranked by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. Aledo is ranked No. 9 …

  • Softball: Ladycats open season strong

    Tuesday, February 18

    Anxious to take the field after cold and rainy weather canceled their season opener a few days earlier, the Aledo Ladycats won four of five games in the Forney Tournament Feb. 13-15. The …

  • Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot

    Tuesday, February 18

    The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported. Written …

  • Mort and the rumor mill

    Tuesday, February 18

    Uncle Mort doesn’t own a smartphone, and only recently found a well-worn flip phone for $10 on eBay. Neither does my ancient uncle own a computer, claiming he’d never remember where the …

  • Aledo ag mechanic students win big in San Angelo

    Monday, February 17

    Aledo FFA students showcased their craftsmanship and dedication at the San Angelo Ag Mechanics Show hosted at the annual San Angelo Stock Show Feb. 1-3. The students earned an impressive five blue …

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