The Aledo City Council officially signed off on becoming the new owner of the East Parker County Library at its meeting on June 27. Three residents rose to speak in favor of the proposal in …

Each summer the Parker County Peach Festival is a destination point for folks who love to travel - and, of course, for those who love peaches. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, …

For the second consecutive time, the Willow Park Police Department (WPPD) has been awarded Accredited Law Enforcement Agency from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Program.   …

Kai Elliott, a 2024 Aledo High School graduate, died in an automobile accident on the evening of July 4. Aledo ISD Superintendent Susan Bohn released the following statement: "I am heavy-hearted …

Residents of Weatherford and city officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of York Avenue and recognize all the improvements that were made to the Northwest Quadrant on June 27.. York Avenue …

Three Parker County Sheriff’s deputies were presented with the Life-Saving Award during the recent Parker County Commissioners Court session. The awards are in recognition for their actions in …

The arena is quiet and the trailer parking area is empty. The 2024 Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo and Frontier Days is in the books with high attendance, entertaining exhibits, and cash …

With many commercial additions to Hudson Oaks in recent years, one thing that city officials agreed needed updating was regulations regarding drive-thru facilities. After the Planning & …

There is a good reason that Gathering Hope holds its annual charity fundraising golf tournament around Father's Day every year. The Fairways For Families will take place on Friday, June 14 at …

At its meeting on Tuesday, May 28, the Willow Park City Council once again heard from numerous residents in the Crown Road area with various complaints following work to repair the streets and …

Pitchers often tune out the crowd when on the mound. However, for Weatherford College sophomore Robert Fortenberry, there is one exception to that rule.   "A person who inspires me to be …

The outside mail boxes at the Aledo Post Office were recently robbed of the mail they contained. Dates and other details of the theft are not known, although U.S. Postal Inspector Sean Smith did …

As any community grows, so does its need for strong law enforcement.   Take the City of Aledo, for example. Over its history it has outgrown the sleepy, bedroom community aesthetic and has …

As the Hudson Oaks City Council gathered for its monthly meeting April 25, someone was missing. That didn’t stop his presence from still being in the room. Longtime council member Brian …

Gloria Gilbert Barron of First Bank Texas received the Athena International Leadership Award when the Parker County Chamber of Commerce (formerly East Parker County Chamber of Commerce) held its …

The Byrd Mill, a small business in Willow Park, was hit by shoplifters who left the store with thousands of dollars in merchandise on April 10. Three women dressed in scarves and long black skirts …

The Weatherford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted their annual event on Tuesday, April 23, at North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford. The DAR Good …

The historic Pioneer Cabin Park in Weatherford was featured in a special live segment on Good Morning Texas with Grammy award-winning artist Michael Martin Murphey making a special appearance.   …

With Oncor working to relocate the electrical lines for the new Aledo City Hall project, the city council took steps during their meeting on Thursday, April 25, to ensure the project keeps moving …

Aledo High School senior Jane Claire Anderson received recognition from the Annetta City Council members for the winning the Girl Scout Gold Award. The recognition came at Annetta’s April 18 …

That delicious smell wafting throughout the area little more than a week ago was the smell of success - and a lot of of tasty treats. From pizza to doughnuts to delicacies that would require …

It was all smiles on Friday for representatives of several Parker County non-profit organizations. Board members of the Parker County Health Foundation distributed checks to its partner organizations …

The final stage of grief is acceptance.   When Aledo ISD’s Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 15, it seemed as though the members of the board …

As we celebrate National Library Week at East Parker County Library, it is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the history of the East Parker County Library. This week marks 35 years since East …

Audrey Corley sat in her lawn chair, anxious and curious — combined with a little uneasiness. After all, the first-grader at Coder Elementary School in Aledo had never seen a full solar …