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A Glowing Success

The Aledo Children’s AdvoCats held their annual Glow Run on March 29 to raise funds for their charitable work in the community. (Photos by Kathy Chruscielski) Photo Slideshow …

Willow Park - New police chief sworn in

Jerry Stockon of Willow Park converses with new Willow Park Police Chief Ray Lacy at a “Meet & Greet” before the April 8 city council meeting. Lacy was sworn in by Mayor Doyle Moss at …

Freedom House rocks!

Nishna Mendez of Freedom House of Parker County places painted rocks near the entrance of the Aledo Shell station and convenience store. Rock art is showing up around the county to draw attention to Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Rocks are showing up around Parker County in some of the strangest places — in gardens, in windows, and on sidewalks. Freedom House of Parker County is drawing attention in an artful way …

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Earning a second chance

A nineteen-year-old homeless man, walking the Weatherford streets, learned that his wife had died of a drug overdose, and that he’d lost custody of his two babies. Addicted to …

Golf: Ladycats win district title

The district preview tournament was an accurate measure of what was to come as the Aledo Ladycats returned to Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle and duplicated their accomplishment from a week …

Softball: Freshman pitcher Perry stars in circle, Pawlak ignites offense in 9-0 win

The No. 5 Aledo Ladycats aimed to create further distance between themselves and the field with another district showdown Friday night, March 29. In front of their home fans, Aledo faced off against …

Senior Center Prom & Gala

The Parker County Committee on Aging annual Senior Prom and Gala features glamour, gourmet meals, and glitzy garments where members, guests, and volunteers enjoy live big-band entertainment and …

Weatherford College: Gough receives Alumnus of the Year

Brent Gough recalled paying his own way through college while competing in rodeos. Now, four decades after his graduation from Weatherford College, the president of the Weatherford College Foundation …

Hudson Oaks: City looks long-term at Gene Voyles Park

The keystone landmark of the Hudson Oaks, Gene L. Voyles Park, is an often-used gathering place for recreation, concerts, seasonal celebrations, and simply spending time with family or with oneself. …

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Aledo ISD: Student journalists win Gold Crown

After being nominated for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) crown award recognizing excellent student publications, the Aledo High School yearbook staff received the highest award …

Sanctified Hope: Boudreaus shares inspiring story of redemption

The 50s-themed Sanctified Hope fundraiser gala March 25 included food, fun, and Elvis. However, the star of the evening was one of the organization’s graduates. Sanctified Hope is a …

TAKE IT DOWN ACT: Aledo teen instrumental in premiere regulatory AI legislation

Elliston Berry could never have imagined being in the gallery during President Donald Trump’s recent address to Congress. In choosing to fight the cyberbully who posted pornographic AI …

GOLF: Aledo’s Stokes sizzles at Glen Rose

Braden Stokes was, to put it simply, on fire when the Aledo Bearcats played in the Glen Rose Invitational tournament March 20 at Squaw Valley Golf Course in Glen Rose. Stokes posted a score of …

SOCCER: Aledo teams stunned in bi-district playoffs

FORT WORTH - After winning their respective districts, both the Bearcat and Ladycat soccer clubs seemed poised to make a deep run in the playoffs. Unfortunately, it was not to be as both teams were …

Aledo ISD: Board approves upgrades

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees took care of their action items in fairly short order at their regular meeting on March 17. The board unanimously agreed to approve a proposal for $509,754 to …

Eager shoppers surge to new Costco

It was a big day for the City of Weatherford, the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, and aficionados of Costco as the major retailer held its grand opening at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March …

Soccer: Thompson standing tall in final season as Ladycat

Aledo Ladycats soccer coach Bryan Johnson remembers facing a dilemma a few years ago concerning one of his best players on the team now. He was watching Emery Thompson, all of 5 feet, 2 inches …

Willow Park: City hires new police chief

Following an executive session at its March 11 city council meeting, the council voted to hire Ray Lacy as the city’s new police chief. Lacy was most recently the interim police chief in …

Swimming: Aledo program says farewell to trio of greats

This season for the Aledo High School swim team was a bittersweet one. While they once again sent a strong contingent to the Class 5A State Meet, they also bid farewell to three of the best female …

Powerlifting: Area lifters advance to state

Parker County will be well-represented among the girls and boys at this year's State Powerlifting Meets. The girls are competing this weekend, March 15, at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, …

'God’s Here' racks up award nominations

For Bill McAdams, Jr. the movie God’s Here was a labor of love and personal grief. The film revolves around a tragedy that occurs just before Christmas and the protagonist Jack …

Track and field: Aledo teams top home meet

The most exciting track and field meets often come down to the final event — the 4x400-meter relay — and this was the case at the Aledo Bearcat Relays on March 6 at Tim …

The Aledo Bearcats Orange team finished second in the Buzzy Open at Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle. Pictured are (from left) Andrew Todey, Evan Boukadoum, Ryland Haley, Tyler Andersen, and Grayson Freeman.

Golf: Bearcats, Ladycats play in regional preview

The Aledo Bearcats and Ladycats got an early look at what they may be facing again in a few weeks — wicked West Texas weather — as they trekked to Lubbock to play in the …

ESD-1: Firefighters honored for saving lives

Firefighters are trained in emergency life-saving techniques. Stationed throughout the county, they are likely to be the first on the scene of a medical emergency before an ambulance arrives. …

By winning the 148-pound division, Ari Mathias of the Aledo Ladycats qualified for the Class 5A State Powerlifting Meet.

Powerlifting: Two Ladycats headed to state

There were Ladycats everywhere at this past Thursday's (Feb. 27) Class 5A Region VI Powerlifting Meet at Sherman High School. And two Ladycats stood taller than all, winning their respective …

Soccer: Johnson’s 300th win caps big week

SAGINAW – Good things come to those who wait. For Aledo Ladycats soccer head coach Bryan Johnson it was worth the wait as the Ladycats mercy ruled the Saginaw Lady Rough Riders, 9-0, on Friday, …

The Malt Shop: A Fresh New Coat of Pink!

The phone was ringing inside the Malt Shop Monday, even though it was closed. When Janie Harrison announced she was selling one of Parker County’s favorite burger joints, more than 1,000 …

Aledo: Council approves certificates for sewer line improvements

While the word “growth” did not appear on the agenda for the Aledo City Council’s meeting on Feb. 27, it was primarily growth that the council addressed. The biggest-ticket …

Local, school board elections set

Ballot positions are set for municipal and school district elections on May 3 in Parker County. There are a number of contested races in the county. In Aledo ISD, board president Forrest Collins …

Basketball: Ladycats garner all-district honors

Following another successful season with a deep postseason run, the Aledo Ladycats were once again well-represented in honors from the league’s coaches on the All-District 5-5A Team. And …

Joaquin Pacheco drives the lane against Granbury on Jan. 31.

Basketball: Bearcats’ Pacheco district MVP

After leading his team to history, Aledo senior Joaquin Pacheco has been named the Most Valuable Player in District 5-5A by the league’s coaches. He was a key element in the Bearcats winning …

Eggsquisite food and service is only minutes away

When you are looking for exquisite service and food, try Eggsquisite Cafe! The new breakfast and lunch venue in Fort Worth offers quality food, friendly service, and the best coffee you’ll …

Emergency Services District No. 1: Firefighters celebrated, acknowledged at banquet

The front of the Parker County Emergency Services District 1 awards banquet Feb. 28 at Springhill Suites/Willow Park Event Center featured music, inspirational speakers, and recognition of the …

Bid the Sound Band Auction

Adam Nichell creams middle school instructor Joey Qualls with a pie.

Bid the Sound is the major fundraiser for all Aledo bands from middle school through high school. Parents get to see their students’ progress with music, bid on silent auction items, and bid to …

Hudson Oaks: City readies for new wastewater line

Josh Kercho of Kimley-Horn Engineering Consultants and city administrator Sterling Naron describe progress on a new wastewater plan with council members while pointing out locations on a projected map.

Hudson Oaks has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, and an unseen problem with the increased population is increased sewage. The city is proactive in preparing for population now and …

Spring Cleaning

Brandon and Austin Thompson pause from picking up litter in Annetta to make new friends off Old Annetta Road. A dozen volunteers fanned out across Annetta for the city's periodic litter pick-up day Saturday, March 1.

Remembering the Toadies

Lisa Umbarger, bassist for The Toadies, now calls Aledo home.

When Lisa Umbarger, Vaden Todd Lewis, and Charles Mooney met while working at Sound Warehouse on Camp Bowie Blvd. back in the late 1980s, they forged what would become arguably the greatest rock band …

Soccer: Bearcats, Ladycats lead districts with wins over Fossil Ridge

Ainsley Elmore attempts to score with a header off a set piece during the second half of the Ladycats' 1-0 win over Fossil Ridge.

With the regular season winding to a close both Aledo soccer teams sit atop their respective districts following close wins over Fossil Ridge on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Allie Weimer led the Ladycats (12-4 …

Willow Park: Council approves incentive for Pulido’s

Deana McMullen was sworn in as Willow Park's new city secretary at the Feb. 25 city council meeting. McMullen retired as Aledo's city secretary on Sept. 30, 2024.

In a very short meeting, the Willow Park City Council unanimously approved a Chapter 380 development agreement between the city and Pulido’s Westland Willow Park, LLC at its Feb. 25 meeting. …

Basketball: Senior duo led Eagles’ turnaround with second-year coach

Seniors Sam Carson (left) and Cole Massey led the way as the Willow Park Trinity Christian Eagles enjoyed one of the best basketball seasons in program history.

It had been a while since the Trinity Christian Academy Eagles had enjoyed a winning basketball season. In fact, the last time they had such, their two senior standouts, Sam Carson and Cole Massey, …

Swimming: Aledo wraps up season at state

These 12 members of the Aledo High School swim team were in Austin Feb. 21-22 for the Class 5A State Swim Meet. Pictured are (front row from left) Sydni Kellam (alternate), Mackenzie Oligschlaeger, Haley Roberson, and Julia Gordy; (middle row) Evan Bradley (alternate), Victoria Crews, and Avery Faulkner (alternate); and (back row) Brayden DeBoer, Ian Perez, Kale Roberson, Jaxon Robinson (alternate) and Tyler Jackson.

Haley Roberson’s final performances swimming for Aledo High School were her best. In a fourth consecutive appearance at state, she posted a pair of top-10 finishes, leading a contingent of …