Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle …
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 …
The Willow Park communications and marketing department is sponsoring their first ever photo contest, Picture the Park. According to the city, “you can only submit photos that you took and …
The Annetta Town Council meeting only had a few items on the agenda at its Feb. 20 meeting, but none were more important than ordinance amending the Drought Contingency plan. Every council …
The Parker County Chamber of Commerce honored local business leaders at its annual awards gala on Feb. 27. The honorees were: Ambassador of the Year - Joni Mattocks, Moss Insurance …
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. …
Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student …
(Austin, TX) – Texas House District 60 Rep. Mike Olcott filed a bill on Monday, March 3, that would mandate specific disciplinary action against students who harass or assault a school district …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Less than four months after being re-elected as the U.S. Representative for Texas’ 25th Congressional District, Rep. Roger Williams has announced he will seek the office again in 2026. In …
Guests to the annual Careity Foundation Cancer Survivor Luncheon were treated to uproarious laughter, rodeo tickets, and special Careity gift bags January 28 during the Fort Worth Stock Show & …
The planning never ends around Aledo. For all that is achieved in this community and especially around the Aledo school district, the opportunities to slow down to relish the moment are few and far …
An athletic trainer is in the rare position of hoping a certain aspect of their job never has to take place. "We hope to not see major injuries, but there are a few every year that require …
Weatherford College has announced Brent Gough as the 2025 Alumnus of the Year. He will be honored during the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon on March 28, along with Distinguished Alumni Award honorees …
The Parker County Health Foundation hosted its annual Boots & Bling gala at the River Ranch Stockyards on Saturday, February. 15. The sold-out crowd enjoyed food, conversation, an auction, and a …
At precisely 10:30 in the morning, owner Blair Nicole pulled the last rack of Hutch’s fried pies from the fryer on Saturday, February 15. “it’s time to retire,” she said …
The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported. Written …
A bill to implement school vouchers in Texas sailed through the Senate largely on party lines last week and now awaits consideration in the House, the Austin American-Statesman reported. …
Eric Contreras has filed for re-election for his seat on the Willow Park City Council. For the first time since 2019 he will have an opponent in David Allen. Contreras has held Place 1 since …
