The Aledo High School Homecoming Parade takes a course around the campus, with children of all ages waving, smiling and hoping for goodies.
Even some of the Aledo Bearcats' staunchest fans were expressing concern after an 0-2 start to the football season.. The Bearcats did a lot to erase those concerns after a 31-7 road win over the Euless Trinity Trojans on Friday, Sept. 11..
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.
Annetta City Council members honored Jamee Long, the town of Annetta’s city secretary/administrator, for 10 years of service during their Aug. 20 meeting. “Things like this can’t run …
In what could be a potential Class 6A playoff matchup, Aledo and Southlake Carroll, two of the most successful high school programs in Texas, matched up in a scrimmage Thursday, Aug. 20.
At the Annetta Town Council meeting on July 16, the board welcomed Matthew Davidson as council member, place 1. “What I always want in council members… is to have somebody that’s …
At the June 18 Annetta Town Council meeting, the board announced that Bearcat Nation 101 will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Aledo High School Cafeteria. “Our table, hands down, …
In addition to the Party Primary elections now under way (for a full list of candidates, visit bit.ly/4aDd88G ; for a list of early voting times and locations, visit bit.ly/4aJ8Ifr ), the filing …
The Town of Annetta has designated February as Heart Health Awareness Month. Mayor Sandy Roberts made the proclamation at the monthly city council meeting and “[encourages] all citizens to take a …
The issues Annetta leaders face during council meetings are sometimes complicated and complex. However, each meeting ends with the same, simple act. For years Mayor Sandy Roberts has given away a …
It’s time for the 18th Annual Parker County Mayors’ Food Drive! We’re collecting donations to support the Parker County Center of Hope. Bags are available at Annetta Town Hall …
Civil rights activist Marian Wright Edelman, 86, said, “No person has the right to rain on your dreams.” However, a dream of Annetta city leaders has come true and they can’t wait …
An item on the June Annetta Town Council required scrutiny of city ordinances by the council and understanding between neighbors. In the end, some came away disappointed with the outcome, but all …
Thursday, May 15’s city council meeting was quite a special session. The first item on the agenda was the swearing in of Mayor Sandy Roberts, Brandon Thompson, Place #3, and Mayor Pro-Tem, …
It started with a new car running out of gas. Mary Beth Stasey, wife of Annetta Mayor Pro-Tem Kent Stasey, was traveling in Aledo when her new company car ran out of gas. “My old company …
Autumn Adkins of Aledo was among the 2,971 students named to the dean’s list at SUNY Cortland for the fall 2024 semester. Adkins is studying Conservation Biology. The dean’s list is …
The Annetta Town Council meeting only had a few items on the agenda at its Feb. 20 meeting, but none were more important than ordinance amending the Drought Contingency plan. Every council …
The biggest item on the agenda at the Jan. 16 meeting of the Annetta Town Council was the potential of replatting lots, drainage, and access to Deer Creek Phase IX. Kenmark Homes is a Dallas/Fort …
The small town of Annetta has once again demonstrated its big heart. The annual Toys for Tots drive, which concluded on Dec. 13, was called a resounding success by city officials, thanks to the …
The Town of Annetta is currently holding it's Fourth Annual Christmas Contest. The categories are: 1. Best Indoor Christmas Tree. 2. Best House Christmas Decorations. Submit one photo …
With just a few days left until Thanksgiving, Annetta Mayor Sandy Roberts announced a pardon for Gomez the turkey during the most recent town council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21. Gomez, as much …
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 …
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 …
Joel Robbins is acutely aware there are people who don’t live in Aledo, yet they “know all about it.” Robbins is the Senior Pastor of Aledo United Methodist Church, a church that …
When we see a child on a swing, playing hide-and-seek, or chasing a butterfly, we are reminded that it is the little things that bring us the greatest joy. The late American author and …
