Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency named Coder Elementary a Lone Star Ribbon School, the only school in Region 11 and one of only 25 campuses throughout the state to earn the honor for …
Willow Park City Council approved, during its Tuesday, Sept. 22, meeting, an ordinance updating several water utility rates and fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The decision continues the …
Chase Lindner and Logan LeBlanc aim high each time they enter competition. And, in their case, they literally aim. LeBlanc is a freshman at Aledo High School and Lindner is a junior …
A walk through the Doss Heritage and Culture Center is like traveling through time. When you go through the front doors, you enter a world of imagination and wonder, a place where education and …
Aledo City Council on Thursday, Sept. 17, approved an ordinance allowing golf carts on many city streets and granted a variance that clears the way for a gas station across from a school to seek a …
The Aledo Ladycats swept the Weatherford Lady Roos on Tuesday, Sept. 22, with scores of 25-11, 25-17, 25-17. Aledo and Weatherford traded points in the first set to start off, and the Ladycats …
Sanctified Hope, a Christ-centered transitional program for women who have been incarcerated, held its Light the World Fashion Show on Aug. 28 at Northside Baptist Church in Weatherford. The models …
The 15th annual Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot has named Andy Gonzalez as the 2026 recipient. Andy was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2024. He is a dedicated father, …
Editor’s note: This story was originally published Sept. 20, 2001, in The Community News. The subject, Cindy Bartlett, a former Aledo resident, passed away in 2025.
When Kendall Dickerson wrote, “ You Matter, Little Lion: A Sibling’s Journey of Faith, Feelings, and Finding Her Place ,” the first-time author was writing from personal experience. …
When Danny Griego, of Weatherford, was in college, he went fishing along the eastern New Mexico border, unaware his life was about to change forever. Lightning struck Griego and blew him …
Attending summer camp is a beloved tradition in many households. It provides a myriad of fun outdoor activities for kids, as well as opportunities to build lasting friendships and learn independence. …
The first-ever Taste of Texas Food Truck Championship is making a pit stop Sept. 12 in Aledo.
Launch on the Lawn will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Lakeshore Baptist Church in Hudson Oaks. The event is for all ages. There will be free games, music, and bounce houses for the kids. …
Familiar fairy tales take an unexpected turn when Weatherford College’s Summer Stage production of “Into the Woods” opens July 24 in the Alkek Fine Arts Center. Directed …
The Parker County Republican Women will host a 250th birthday celebration for elementary-aged children from 9-noon on Saturday, July 18 at the Doss Heritage and Culture Center (1400 Texas Drive in …
Members of the community will gather from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 1 at the Aledo United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in support of Ellie Duncan to fundraise through raffles and a game of …
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Aledo ISD Trustees adopted the 2026-2027 budget Monday night, Aug. 24, lowering the tax rate for the eighth-straight year. The tax rate is $1.1775 per $100 …
We have some cell phone lines here at The Community News that were originally on the AT&T network. Several years ago, due to AT&T’s customer service, or rather lack thereof, we switched to …
As the Aledo Bearcats take the field Friday night I will be passing the gavel as the president of the National Newspaper Association Foundation to Jeanne Straus of Chester, New York. It has been …
It wasn’t just lyrics in a song when John Denver sang “Rocky Mountain High.” He was expressing the magical feeling people experience when they fall in love with …
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