Marsha and Lee Ancona were married at the Little Chapel in the Woods in Denton, Texas on August 23, 1975. The newlyweds moved to Aledo for Lee’s first teaching and coaching job in Aledo ISD. …
Many hands make light work, and members of Aledo United Methodist Church’s men’s ministry know the right work pays off greatly in ways often unseen. A dozen members of the group gathered …
Dr. Nick Michels’ job, on the surface, is to make money for his investor clients. But that’s only part of what he does for them - and anyone else who will listen. He also stresses to …
After nearly three years of harsh treatments and constant hospital visits, a 15-year-old Carter LeBaron (now 16) finally rang the bell Jan. 22 that signified he was done with treatment. When he …
May of 2025 was a good month for the Huddleston family of Aledo. On May 3, Kendall Huddleston graduated from Baylor Law School. Three weeks later, sister Cameron Huddleston graduated from …
The Aledo High School Band held its annual Meet the Band and Band Olympics on August. 7. A jam-packed AHS Gym and laughs outside signified a successful event. Photos by Madison Cook/The …
North Texas is considered a hotbed for volleyball talent in the state — with a good portion of that talent in Parker County. Aledo, for example, advanced to the Class 5A Division I state …
By Christopher Amos The Community News The popularity of a Parker County Historical Commission program prompted moving it to a larger venue last week, and more than 130 people …
After making history several weeks earlier by being in the best in Texas, recent Aledo High School graduate Avery Green came close to being the best internationally among clinical nursing students. …
The Parker County Senior Center/Meals on Wheels celebrated 50 years of service at a reception on Thursday, July 24. In association with that event, the center is holding a “50 for …
When Annabella McNelly wanted to rekindle her love for barrel racing, she turned to her mother — a former barrel racer herself. The result was the best season Annabella has had since she began …
“Oh, man! It’s 37 degrees in there!” Rupendra Pandey exclaimed as he finished stocking soft drinks in the cooler of the Shell station across from Aledo Elementary School. Pandey …
With an SUV full of insulated tote bags, Stephanie Reid spends most Thursday mornings driving the winding roads of Aledo’s neighborhoods with one purpose in mind: helping seniors’ lives. …
East Parker County is rich in history. Long before Aledo was incorporated in 1963, before railroad tracks were laid in 1879, and even before pioneers settled in the area, there were humans here. …
Aledo High School is known for winning championships and setting records. However, Avery Green did something no other student in school history had ever accomplished. She won a state …
Born on April 6, 2014, James Marcus Lauderdale lived a total of just 18 hours, but his legacy survives to this very day. The son of Peyton Lauderdale of Gathering Hope in Aledo, James was born …
Whatever the setting, Aubrey Robertson has a sermon for anyone willing to listen. His first church met in a YMCA for four years, then a strip mall in a rough neighborhood, and not just one movie …
Parker County Cruisers are like many community service clubs, but with swagger. They meet, socialize, and donate to area charities and services, but they drive those really cool automobiles. Classic …
The Parker County Health Foundation had a big day passing out big checks to worthy organizations on May 2 as a result of their fundraising efforts. Their two major events each year are the Pink …
There’s nothing special or unique about how Taylor McKean began playing softball. She tried out for a team at the age five, loved the sport, and kept playing. Of course, it’s not …
Bees are too busy trying to survive to care about stinging. They are normally not aggressive and their sting is relatively mild. A bee’s sting is also usually its last, as it dies. According to …
The Weatherford College Foundation welcomed nearly 600 attendees to the 16th annual Taste of Parker County held at Heritage Park on April 15. “This year’s Taste of …
More than 125 vendors from Parker and Tarrant County set up shop at Aledo High School March 29 for the annual Aledo Spring Fling. The craft fair and market expo was held in the high school cafeteria …
Fine food, laughter, and music were keynotes of the Grace House Ministry’s annual fundraiser banquet April 10. The event, “Better Together,” was held at Willow Park Baptist Church. …
Firefighters are there for us when we need help. Who is there for the firefighters? A trained network of peer-to-peer representatives work within the Parker County Emergency Services District 1 …
