As the race for Aledo ISD Place 4 progresses and Mr. Stoker attempts to unseat Forrest Collins,   I feel compelled to write about what is at stake. Forrest Collins is a friend of mine. I …

I am trying to obtain a permit to modify an existing two-car garage on the rear of my 1.2 acre home lot to an up-to-date efficiency studio apartment. It has been Mission Impossible! We have read the …

An important school board election is coming soon. Please take time from your busy schedule to vote and reelect Forrest Collins to this key position. We were privileged to join the Bearcat …

One of the most important things my dad taught me was to leave a place better than you found it. By virtually every measure, Mayor Doyle Moss has done that with our community. Under his …

I’m Jan Lynch, and I have owned a business in East Parker County for over 50 years. Throughout my time here, I have seen many challenges that cities face—water availability, sewer …

Doyle Moss has been an outstanding leader during his time as our mayor here in Willow Park.   His leadership has helped and propelled the community forward.   Positive and organized …

Postmaster's Report - Recommended Holiday Shipping and Mailing Dates As the Postmaster for the City of Aledo, I want to assure you that the U.S. Postal Service is primed and ready to deliver …

Tim Dunn’s recent op-ed in the Midland Times denouncing his label as a Christian Nationalist was an amusing piece of gaslighting.   There is no man in the State of Texas who has …

I was appalled at the article on the front page of The Community News on March 8, 2024. There was such a biased on Mike Olcott’s victory, and inaccuracies at every turn.   In the …

In this place, we stand for God, Country, and Truth! You know that Parker County, Texas is one of the most conservative places in the country and I thank God for each of you as you work every day to …

As the March Republican Primary approaches, I’ve been struck by the apparent lack of critical thinking skills. Why are people not studying what the candidates represent? Why doesn’t …

Governor Greg Abbott has lost his mind over the obsession with school vouchers, the private school entitlement program (so called “school choice”). Currently he’s on a …

My wife, Susan, and I recently moved from Texarkana to Weatherford to be near some of our children and grandchildren. Since my retirement from the Navy in 2011 we both have been very involved in …

Are you planning to vote in person in the March 5 primary? Or in any election this year? If so, I know you want to keep the process simple and the line as short as possible. So as a poll worker for …

The upcoming Precinct 4 Constable election has 3-term Constable Scott Jones (VoteforScottJones.com) running for re-election against newcomer Jerry Stockon (JerryStockon.com). Let’s look at the …

I have known Mike Olcott for years and am proud to call him my friend. I am dismayed at the mud being slung on this good man. Governor Abbott is supporting Mike because Glen Rogers has been part of …

The WANTED flyer in the mail saying Representative Glenn Rogers is WANTED for working AGAINST our schools, teachers, parents, and students is FALSE. The flyer states Rogers is working with liberals …

Thanks from Ex-Students The Aledo Ex-Students Association board members would like to say THANKS for helping us have a great year. We had about 78 ex-students and guests attend the banquet. …

Mr. Keck, I am providing corrections to the article, "City to Absorb EPC Library," written by Ryan Wade about the City of Aledo council meeting held on July 27th. First of all, the title of the …

The Parker County Republican Party has a vacancy for Republican Chair. We are asking the Republicans of Parker County to support Joe Wilkinson for this important position. Joe is all about all …

Friends, The County Chairman of the Republican Party has resigned, and the precinct chairs, the folks from your neighborhood who represent you on local Republican business will fill the vacancy …

Like most of us this time of year, Congress has a lengthy must-do list and at the top of that list should be passing policies to save more lives from cancer and improve patient care for those who are …

Today our country feels as divided as I have ever seen it in my lifetime. This season of political ads, which each side attacking the other as “the enemy,” just magnify the hatred and …

The Aledo Ex-Student Association board members would like to say THANKS for helping us to have a great year. We had about 65 ex-students and guests attend the banquet. Monetary donations and our …