Spirit Pages from Midlothian
The annual Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot again saw more than 1,000 people turn out on a drizzly Thanksgiving morning to bring sunshine to a local family. The annual one mile and 5K …
Hauss Hejny admits that even as he was playing football elsewhere, his dream was to be the starting quarterback for the Aledo Bearcats and lead them to a state championship. While the latter has …
The Parker Country Heritage Society will present the 39th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes which showcases Weatherford’s rich history and heritage from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec10. …
The Missions Committee at Aledo United Methodist Church recently made a donation of $5,000 to the East Parker County Library. Shown are (front row) Dylan and Cameron Eatinger and (back row) Sandy …
Gracie Morris continues to make great strides with her college cross country career. Yes, a pun was intended, but there is nothing cliche’ about what the former Aledo standout is doing at …
Two days before his 35th birthday, Aledo High School graduate Paul Kim was killed in action in the War in Ukraine. According to “Spravdi,” the Ukrainian Centre for Strategic …
You'll never find a more loyal and faithful friend than a dog. But having a dog around has other advantages as well. A recent study has shown that petting a dog increases brain activity in …
Aledo High School cheerleaders are geared up for both the football playoffs and the holiday season. Shown are (front row, from left) Taylor Prestage, Ella Stuart, Rachel Taylor, and Alexa Saenz and …
It was March 3 and the LeBaron family was preparing to move to Aledo from Springtown. The family — parents John and Ashley, and children Braylon (12), Makayla (9), Colton (2), and Liam (1) …
CDR Robert Gustavson has announced his retirement from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service. Gustavson was commissioned in May 2002 after graduating from the University of St. Thomas in …
Here's a sneak peek of this week's Spirit Pages! Find the printed version in the Nov. 11 issue of The Community News!
Out of tragedy often comes new life and new opportunities. So it is for Joe Johnson of Willow Park, a pilot for American Airlines who shared a passion for flying with his late son, …
One of my goals in life is to live to be 100 years old and shoot a 99 in golf (over 18 holes, not nine, I know what some of you are thinking). And while I still aspire to do that, I now have added …
The members of the newly-named Cross Timbers Baptist Church in Willow Park will tell you that the adage from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that “a rose by any other name would smell as …
Sights from Aledo vs. DEnton Ryan - Photos by Breleigh Mayer
The Aledo Children’s Advocats organization marked its annual membership meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, with the recognition that it has been in operation two decades now. The annual meeting …
The City of Aledo hosted its annual AledoFest on Oct 15 with fun, food, and entertainment.
Aledo United Methodist Church held its annual Lord’s Acre on Oct. 8. The annual event raises funds for mission projects.
Tony Dorsett paused for a minute as he reflected on his favorite memory of Rayfield Wright. Then, his face broke out into a big smile as it came to him and he couldn’t wait to …
Maura Tonroy and Christopher Mellina have announced their engagement to be married. Tonroy is the daughter of Danny and Jan Tonroy of Aledo. She graduated from Aledo High School in 2012, and …
