Parker County Emergency Services District No. 1 has announced the groundbreaking and construction of a new fire and rescue training center at 1439 Farmer Road. According to a release from ESD 1, …

Weatherford College has inked its latest articulation agreement with Our Lady of the Lake University for students completing WC’s Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Organizational …

Shortly after moving into their new digs in January, Willow Park city officials were raving about the new home they were renting at 120 El Chico Tr. In fact, they love it so much that now they …

On April 15 the city of Willow Park is going to the dogs. However, it won’t be a taxing situation. Willow Bark is returning that day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McCall Elementary School, …

The Aledo Lions Club paid homage to deceased member Charlie McLain at its annual Charity Dinner on Tuesday, March 28, at the Don Daniel Ninth Grade Campus cafeteria. “We came in here this …

The East Parker County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards at its “Sparkles & Spurs Gala “ on March 21 at The Springs Event Venue.

Senior center Max Moeller of the Aledo Bearcats and former Aledo head coach Tim Buchanan were honored Sunday night at the Gridiron Club of Dallas’ 14th annual banquet at the Dallas/Addison …

With the continued prevalence of fentanyl related drug seizures and deaths, several recent cases initiated by the Parker County Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Unit (SCU) have led to large …

At its meeting on Tuesday, March 14, the Willow Park City Council announced the appointment of Daniel Franklin as interim police chief, effective March 24. Franklin, who has been the assistant …

When U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Weatherford) convened a hearing of the House Committee on Small Business on the topic of "From Nothing to Something: The Story of the American Dream,” the …

The Aledo Education Foundation (AEF) Board of Directors announced that Valerie Kerr will be its new executive director, succeeding Shawn Callaway, founder and executive director of AEF, since its …

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously at a special meeting on Tuesday, March 7, to authorize Superintendent Dr. Susan Bohn to complete negotiations to trade approximately 50 acres of land …

Just when everyone was ready to head home at the end of another city council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, some big news came. Willow Park Police Chief Carrie Ellis announced she is retiring from …

With Parker County Emergency Services District 1 being in the process of annexing the Willow Park Fire Department, the future of the city's police department headquarters is being considered. ESD1 …

An off-campus gun incident has landed an Aledo Middle School student in the custody of the Parker County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was explained to Aledo Middle School parents by …

The Aledo ISD announced that Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney will retire at the end of this school year. McKinney is the district’s longest-tenured employee, serving 37 of her 44 years …

Brandy Belk has been named Aledo ISD’s athletic director, filling the position after AD Steve Wood announced his retirement in January. Belk, who has been the University Interscholastic League …

In its first meeting at the new city hall, the Willow Park City Council discussed another possible future home for the city’s police department. At the request of Mayor Pro-Tem Lea Young, …

The Aledo Growth Committee presented their final draft of a $123.8 million bond proposal to the Aledo ISD Board of Trustees during a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 12. The board approved the …

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday night, Feb. 13, to call a bond election for May 6, 2023. Trustees approved the Aledo Growth Committee’s (AGC) recommendation of a …

For the 50 volunteers of the Aledo Growth Committee, it’s been a long road filled with volumes of information and countless hours of deliberation. But, alas, this journey they embarked on …

At its recent meeting on Jan. 24, the Willow Park City Council approved an amendment to the city’s 2019 parks and trails master plan. “We had a plan in there, but it was just generic. …

Since taking office, one of Aledo Mayor Nick Stanley’s big objectives has been to stand up a police department for the residents of the city. That endeavor took a significant step forward …

During a special meeting of the Aledo ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday, Jan. 26, the Aledo Growth Committee presented the final draft of the group’s bond proposal as part of a special election …

The overpopulation of animals is a challenge in a lot of places, including Parker County. Now, one of the state’s largest animal sanctuaries is coming to Aledo. The new sanctuary from …