Two companies are installing fiber optic cable in the area and there have been a few underground errors reported with existing utilities. In the regular monthly meeting July 17, the Annetta council …
The Texas Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting on Thursday, July 17, where residents of Aledo could learn about the construction project to widen FM 1187 south of the railroad track. …
Enter to win a children’s book (National Park Mystery Series - Discovery in Great Sand Dunes National Park) that will be given away on Thursday, Aug. 21, to one lucky Annetta citizen. Entries …
Search teams have recovered 103 bodies in Kerr County after the devastating July 4 floods along the Guadalupe River, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying at least 161 people were still unaccounted for. …
A new lawn will be ready for students at Aledo Middle School when classes start August 13. This 60,000-plus square foot lawn is new artificial turf at Aledo Middle School Stadium. It takes about …
Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday he’s likely to instruct the Texas Legislature to investigate early warning systems and other governmental responses to July 4 flash flooding that killed at least 82 …
The North Central Texas Em ergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1) hosted its annual 9-1-1 Awards Gala on June 13 in Burleson to honor the accomplishments of local 9-1-1 telecommunicators and …
Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, the Weatherford College Foundation is launching the Weatherford College Patrons of the Arts Society. By spotlighting philanthropy for the arts and …
The happy face of a playful child quickly disappears when that same child is hungry and the parents have no food to put on the table. During the summer months that challenge becomes greater as …
Former Willow Park Mayor Brad Johnson now lives in Kerrville, and he has provided some first-hand information from that flood area. The following descriptions and photos are from him:
The June 26 Aledo City Council meeting featured an update on the establi shing of the city’s first police department. Public safety director Carol Riddle spoke to the council about the …
On June 22, Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed $60 million in funding for a federal summer food program, Summer EBT, or Electronic Benefits Transfer. The program helps low-income families purchase …
The passage of the state’s first voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum. From …
The University Interscholastic League announced Aledo High School as the winner of the 2025 Lone Star Cup for Class 5A Tuesday, July 1, culminating an incredible year in academics, fine arts and …
Gov. Greg Abbott just before the midnight deadline Sunday vetoed a bill on THC products and said he would call a special legislative session to regulate products containing the substance, the Austin …
The next step to Willow Park possibly changing to a home rule city was taken at Tuesday’s June 24 city council meeting. New Mayor Teresa Palmer came into office last month with this topic as …
An item on the June Annetta Town Council required scrutiny of city ordinances by the council and understanding between neighbors. In the end, some came away disappointed with the outcome, but all …
Gov. Greg Abbott says he got everything he pushed for during the Legislature’s 89th session, which ended on June 2. The Dallas Morning News reported that the governor believes the …
Leaders from the YMCA Metropolitan of Fort Worth held an information session Tuesday, June 17 in the Willow Park Baptist Church to talk about the potential new location in Willow Park. The …
The Aledo ISD June school board meeting had a mix of business and pats on the back as the district marked the end of the school year. One of the main things addressed during the action and …
Texas legislators wrapped up the 89th session last week, passing more than 1,200 bills — 800 of which were sent to Gov. Greg Abbott in the last 10 days of the session, The Dallas Morning News …
The final Weatherford council meeting of May featured multiple approvals and actions on properties and ended with young students getting their first taste of local government by petitioning the …
The city council for Willow Park was given an in-depth presentation about home rule cities versus general law cities during their first June meeting Tuesday night. This discussion is a follow-up …
The June city council meeting for Aledo mainly featured presentations, including one regarding new utility billing and operation policies. The presentation was given by Dave Allen, CEO of …
The dust hasn’t quite settled on the 2025 legislative session, but here’s a sampling of bills already sent to Gov. Greg Abbott. A ban on clubs supporting gay teens in public schools …
