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:
Willow Park Baptist Church and the YMCA are partnering to bring a new dedicated YMCA building to Willow Park and to the greater east Parker County area. Pastor Clark Bosher and Williams have …
A packed house saw the transition of mayors at the May Willow Park city council meeting on May 12. Outgoing mayor Doyle Moss gave a farewell speech thanking his fellow council members and …
The Aledo Lions Community Club announced this year’s $2,000 scholarship award winners for both the Aledo Community Lions and the Aledo Lions Youth Basketball Association. Although many …
Teresa Palmer was elected mayor of the City of Willow Park in early and election-day voting that culminated on May 3.
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 …
Within the next nine months or so there is likely to be a new restroom facility and picnic pavilion at King’s Gate Park — and the design team will be four students from Aledo High …
Saturday, May 3, will be the final day for voting in this year's school board and municipal elections. Any registered voter in Parker County can vote at any location, but your ballot will only show …
If you haven't decided who to choose for a new mayor, we have interviews with four of those candidates: Nick Stanley and Shane Davis in Aledo, and Doyle Moss and Teresa Palmer in Willow Park. …
Monday, May 5, is the 30th anniversary of what the National Weather Service calls, “The costliest hailstorm in the history of the U.S.,” when a combination of atmospheric events produced …
A new face has joined the operations of the City of Aledo, a face that comes with a big smile, outgoing personality, and creative imagination. Laura Weber is the new communications manager for …
It started with a new car running out of gas. Mary Beth Stasey, wife of Annetta Mayor Pro-Tem Kent Stasey, was traveling in Aledo when her new company car ran out of gas. “My old company …
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 …
Theatre Off The Square, the quaint little venue which is just down the street from the Weatherford downtown square, is getting a makeover. It’s still going to have that homey feel for …
Jerry Stockon of Willow Park converses with new Willow Park Police Chief Ray Lacy at a “Meet & Greet” before the April 8 city council meeting. Lacy was sworn in by Mayor Doyle Moss at …
Rocks are showing up around Parker County in some of the strangest places — in gardens, in windows, and on sidewalks. Freedom House of Parker County is drawing attention in an artful way …
A nineteen-year-old homeless man, walking the Weatherford streets, learned that his wife had died of a drug overdose, and that he’d lost custody of his two babies. Addicted to …
Brent Gough recalled paying his own way through college while competing in rodeos. Now, four decades after his graduation from Weatherford College, the president of the Weatherford College Foundation …
The keystone landmark of the Hudson Oaks, Gene L. Voyles Park, is an often-used gathering place for recreation, concerts, seasonal celebrations, and simply spending time with family or with oneself. …
The 50s-themed Sanctified Hope fundraiser gala March 25 included food, fun, and Elvis. However, the star of the evening was one of the organization’s graduates. Sanctified Hope is a …
Elliston Berry could never have imagined being in the gallery during President Donald Trump’s recent address to Congress. In choosing to fight the cyberbully who posted pornographic AI …
The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees took care of their action items in fairly short order at their regular meeting on March 17. The board unanimously agreed to approve a proposal for $509,754 to …
It was a big day for the City of Weatherford, the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, and aficionados of Costco as the major retailer held its grand opening at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March …
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 …
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. …
