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 …
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.
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. …
Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the Summer 2026 issue of The Hilltop , a magazine for alumni and friends of Weatherford College. Having established itself as a leader in many …
Hannah Beth Baker and Emily Farmer-Smith have a friendship that is super … califragilisticexpialidocious. Like many best friends, Baker and Farmer-Smith share a love for many things, most …
Aledo High School graduate Kelsie Key, co-founder of Something From Nothing Productions, and filmmaker Brey Browne will premiere their debut narrative feature, Cinematic Nothingness ( …
Garrett Bradford, a traditional country music artist and songwriter, discovered his love of music when he was just a boy, performing for the children’s choir at First Baptist Church of Weatherford. …
The week of July 13-16 a group of Aledo High School student athletes involved with JustServe held a track camp for kids from HOPE Farm at Morningstar Park. The goal for the camp was to find ways …
Laura Finer, like many adopted children, always wondered about her birth mother. What was she like? Where is she now? How would they get along? The Aledo woman was given the answer to all those …
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 …
Each year, many wild animals get hurt or orphaned and require human intervention to recover. That’s where wildlife rehabbers such as Donna Robinson, the founder of nonprofit Squeezle Farm Inc …
The newest state park opened on March 1, just about an hour west of Parker County. “We’re here, we’re open for business and ready to welcome everybody,” said James Miller, assistant …
When you are doing well it tends to stick around, and when you are doing great it grows. The Parker County Sheriff’s Posse has been doing this for many years as they approach their 79th …
On May 22, the Grace/Harter family celebrated four generations of Aledo High School graduates. From left to right, the graduates are Madison Harter (class of 2026), Mindy Grace Harter (class of …
Marilyn Brumley and Beverly Crumbie, Aledo residents and members of the Aledo United Methodist Church, met as kids in an art class in Fort Worth. Both ladies found a love for expressing …
The Community News James Frailey, an elder at Trinity Bible Church in Willow Park, his wife, Paige, and their son, Asher, are co-founders and co-owners of Frailey Woodworks, a fine hardwood …
The 17th Annual Taste of Parker County once again proved to be big hit as visitors enjoyed all the delicious food and beverages they wanted on April 21 at Heritage Park. The event benefited the …
In the spirit of National Gardening Month, the City of Aledo hosted two community gardening events, Tiny Gardeners at Work and Let’s Get Growing: Vegetable Gardening & Propagation Workshop. …
The Aledo Children’s AdvoCats escaped the rain and held another successful “Run, Walk, or Crawl” Glow Run on April 18 at Tim Buchanan Stadium. The annual event has become a mini-festival with …
Tagg Thompson threw out the first pitch, a strike right down the middle, at Aledo's game on April 14 as Coach Chad Barry, players Lucas Nawrocki and Jackson Loos, and Tagg’s brother Troop look on. …
