A host of parades and flag services will be held in honor of Veterans Day on Tuesday, but one new Weatherford event on Saturday is getting the festivities kicked off a bit earlier. Immediately …

Lisa L. Flowers, CCE, IOM, president, and CEO of the Parker County Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Texas Chamber of Commerce …

Parker County Clerk Lila Deakle has announced her candidacy for re-election, seeking a third term as Parker County Clerk. Deakle said she is running on a foundation of steady, effective leadership …

Texas AgriLife Extension will conduct a Safe Sitter babysitting course from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m on Monday, Nov. 24. The class will be at the Parker County Extension Office, located at 604 North Main …

As the federal government shutdown threatens to suspend SNAP benefits and delay paychecks for federal employees, thousands of North Texans are turning to Tarrant Area Food Bank’s (TAFB) network …

The City of Aledo has released the names of four finalists for the position of city manager. The position has been filled the past few months by Mark McDaniel, who came of retirement to fill in …

Council members listened to a lengthy presentation by 415th District Judge Graham Quisenberry at the October council meeting. Quisenberry is using speaking opportunities in Parker County to express …

The Aledo Growth Committee, a group of area residents charged with helping the shape of Aledo ISD’s future, held a community feedback event at the Don Daniel Ninth Grade Campus on Monday, Oct. …

Early voting is underway for a variety of elections, ranging from 17 Texas Constitutional Amendments to a countywide bond election and school district bonds and boards. Early voting times and …

The issues Annetta leaders face during council meetings are sometimes complicated and complex. However, each meeting ends with the same, simple act. For years Mayor Sandy Roberts has given away a …

The Willow Park City Council recognized Freedom House of Parker County at its recent meeting on Oct. 14. The organization works to fight domestic violence and sexual assault. Pictured are Mayor …

The push to change Willow Park from a general law city to a home rule city continued with a town hall gathering on Thursday, Oct. 16 at Willow Park Baptist Church. Gene Martin, Chairman of the …

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and the Texas Health Resources Foundation donated 15 AEDs to the Parker County Hospital District (PCHD) Emergency Medical Services — a gift …

Every year since 2002, Zildjian, the largest cymbal company in the world, has held an annual competition called the Young Drummer of the Year. In it, drummers aged 16 or under from countries …

The Parker County Sheriff’s Office has seen a recent uptick in scam and fraud complaints. Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier said fraudulent callers are contacting citizens by phone …

All eyes were on one particular agenda item when the Willow Park City Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 14. And though it was a discussion item only, those in attendance and watching online were wondering …

Parker County Judge Pat Deen has announced the appointment of former Willow Park City ManagerBryan Grimes as the county’s Director of Strategic Projects, a newly-created position. …

The Weatherford Art Association (WAA) is proud to shine a spotlight on this month’s winning artists. Each month, members compete for ribbons and the chance to showcase their work at local …

It’s time for the 18th Annual Parker County Mayors’ Food Drive! We’re collecting donations to support the Parker County Center of Hope. Bags are available at Annetta Town Hall …

The Friends of Aledo Public Library held their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, September 24 at the library, with a small number of library patrons in attendance. The meeting was chaired by Cathy …

Zachery Taipale from BSA Troop 2001 completed his Eagle Scout project with the City of Willow Park. His project is a flag retirement drop box placed at a police/fire station in Willow Park. Residents …

Mayor Charles Marsh of The City of Annetta South presided over the Special Meeting of the Annetta City Council for the last time, September 11, 2025. Marsh had been a member of the Annetta South …

The property tax rate was dropped at the Willow Park City Council Meeting on Sept. 24. However, the heart and blood pressure rates were surely increased in several individuals. Particularly that …

A Parker County judge sentenced a documented gang member and drug dealer from Arlington to life in prison for possessing 947 pills of fentanyl in a case that concluded Sept. 9 in district court in …