This year’s 12th annual Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot broke new ground. It was the first time the event was managed by co-chairs Niki Thompson and Whitney Harris. And, once …
The billboard near Willow Park City Hall is now a HOT topic. At its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28, the Willow Park City Council approved the use of hotel occupancy taxes (HOT) to pay for …
Four Parker County Hospital District (PCHD) paramedics have been recognized with the prestigious "Texas Department of State Health Services EMS Person of the Year" award at this year’s Texas …
Special to The Community News NBT Financial held a groundbreaking on Nov. 13 in The Shops at Willow Park. NBT began in north Fort Worth in 1973 and now has branches in Hurst, Burleson and …
At its city council meeting on Nov. 14, the Weatherford City Council voted to accept two transportation monetary awards, one from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and one from the Texas …
All good things come to an end, as they say. But for Aledo ISD’s Board of Trustees, along with countless districts across the Lone Star State, the school funding issues with the state …
What do you do when all your dreams come true? If you’re from Aledo like Cody Bradford is, you go right back to work. After the Texas Rangers won the first World Series in …
While there were no national or statewide individual races on the ballot this year, folks across the state, including Parker County, had plenty of items on which to cast votes this year. Topping …
At its meeting on Oct. 23 the Weatherford City Council approved a conditional use permit for a new hotel to be located at 117 College Ave. The unique hotel, which will sit on about a …
The Aledo Ex-Students Association has established a new permanent scholarship fund for Weatherford College students. The fund is earmarked for Aledo High School graduates and was given in memory …
In response to legislation passed by the Texas Legislature in June, the Hudson Oaks City Council held a public hearing and subsequently amended certain sections of its subdivision ordinance at its …
The house was packed at the Aledo Community Center during the regular city council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26. Numerous residents like Susan Nicholl took the opportunity to voice their concerns …
At its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, the Willow Park City Council approved the updating of several of the city’s code of ordinances, including the municipal court and alcohol. The municipal …
WEATHERFORD, TX — On October 14, 2023, the Eclipse of 2023 transformed the skies over Weatherford and brought pure joy to the residents and staff at West Fork at Weatherford Senior Living. The …
The East Parker County Chamber began with a vision in the mind of one man —The Community News Publisher Randy Keck. It was an idea he shared with Judge Graham Quisenberry and insurance agent …
Fall Friday nights in Texas involve one thing – football. In Weatherford, however, it also involves reading — at least at home games. Thanks to the vision of …
The next step toward a connecting trail system that will include Willow Park was taken Tuesday, Oct. 10, when the city council approved an amendment to the city's 2019 Parks & Trails Master Plan. …
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently honored First Bank Texas of Willow Park with a Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Award. It received a Gold Eagle award for its …
The Parker County Ice House, located at 210 Willow Bend Cir. in Willow Park, has closed, a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram noted Tuesday. The restaurant had been the subject of numerous …
Long before he was leading junior college baseball programs to world series, Jeff Lightfoot was a standout athlete at Weatherford High School. His honors across two sports included being an …
New Faith Baptist Church, located on FM 5 in Annetta, held a groundbreaking and dedication ceremony for a new building on Aug. 27. The 6,700 square foot building will house a new sanctuary, …
Motivational speaker, aerospace engineer, and former Rocket Scientist with NASA Shayla Rivera headlined the annual Aledo Children’s AdvoCats Help and Hope Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 15, at …
Freedom House of Parker County held its annual Garden Safari fundraiser at The Brooks at Weatherford on Sept. 12, anchored by a moving message from former NFL cornerback Chris Johnson. Johnson, …
On a day when America pauses and remembers the lives lost on 9/11, the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees did the same prior to its meeting Monday, Sept. 11. The Weatherford Kanga Singers, …
Earlier this year the City of Aledo embarked on a plan to streamline city ordinances and processes online to relieve the number of inquiries received by the city and to keep city staff from having to …
