Poet William Butler Yeats once wrote, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Laura Wiggs loves to light fires at Weatherford College. A former …
Ever wondered what it would feel like to be an Emmy Award winner at the age of 23? Ask Jordan Prokell. The 2021 graduate of Aledo High School received an Emmy nomination from the Lone Star …
Trinity Christian Academy’s Class of 2006 recently had their 20th year reunion. Pictured are (front row, from left) Autumn Burns, Lindsey Smith, Lynn McBride, Alisha Farr, Bethany Lowery, and Seth …
The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the recommendation to add 14 additional staffing positions for the 2026-2027 school year at its June 15 meeting. The positions will …
The Annetta Elementary School Choir performed “Big Dreams, A Musical Review” for family and friends on May 14. The award-winning group, directed by Jeannine Kessinger, teaches the audience to …
Jamie Bodiford Brinkley gets things done. When Weatherford College’s historic “Old Main” building was torn down, she helped to start the Parker County Heritage Society. …
Weatherford College Summer Stage presents William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” June 11–14 in the Alkek Fine Arts Center. Showtimes are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday …
Athletic Director Jeff Lightfoot presented a comprehensive report to the Board of Trustees at its June meeting on Thursday, highlighting Weatherford College’s record-setting performance in the …
To remain competitive with other districts for hiring and retaining staff, the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees approved a 2.5-percent pay increase for all teachers and employees at its June 8 …
Two campers look to bump a ball during a drill at Aledo's volleyball camp this past week. Numerous camps are going on during the summer.
Weatherford College’s cardiovascular sonography program has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, marking …
Aledo ISD recently launched the Grad My Way path with flexible scheduling to better suit students’ time and needs, while still allowing them to remain fully enrolled at Aledo High School. …
Construction of the University of Texas at Arlington West campus is underway and progressing on schedule toward a planned Fall 2028 opening. Work is focused on foundational construction, parking …
The Weatherford College Board of Trustees received an update on the Coyote Care Center at their May board meeting. Dr. Alex Ibe, assistant vice president of student services and athletics, began …
Weatherford College will launch Weekend College this fall, offering Friday and Saturday classes designed for students balancing work, family, and other commitments. The pilot initiative …
At its May 18 meeting, the Aledo ISD Board of Trustees took action that is predicted to save local taxpayers just short of $16 million by refunding or refinancing bond debt at a lower interest rate. …
Weatherford College is a staple of the Weatherford community, and Doug Jefferson is a staple of WC. With 35 years of service and as a former Coyote himself, Jefferson has become the face …
Lauren Edwards has been named the Aledo ISD Director of Community Development and Engagement, spearheading a new position for the district that will focus on community partnerships, sponsorships and …
Aledo High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) and the University of Texas at Arlington collaborated to host the newly annual Maverick STEM Fest on April 23 at the Don R. Daniel Ninth Grade …
The Weatherford College Board of Trustees received an in-depth look at the institution’s growing social media footprint during its regular meeting on Thursday, April 9. Brent Baker, …
The Parker County Community Choir will present Gabriel Fauré’s “Requiem” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the Alkek Fine Arts Center under the direction of Weatherford College choir director Rick …
It was a night of fond farewells and hearty welcomes Monday as the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees said goodbye to outgoing president Mike Guest and introduced a new head football coach and also …
After eight months of working on planning for the future of high school learning space in Aledo ISD, the 2025-2026 Aledo Growth Committee presented their final recommendations to the Board of …
In the April 17, 2026 article about the Weatherford ISD Teacher of the Year Brooke Cray, the name was misspelled as “Clay” in more than one instance. We regret the error.
Wally and Bonnie Wallace have established a new scholarship fund in the Weatherford College Foundation. The Bonnie Wallace Scholarship will be earmarked for student-athletes on …
