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 …
Following a recommendation from last month, the Willow Park City Council approved a new wastewater rate increase proposed by NewGen. The rate will immediately increase from $20 to $24.80 for …
Three years ago, shortly after I was invited to join the board, we held our annual fundraiser at the Children’s Advocacy Center. It was a wonderful event held in our new building and provided …
The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Parker County held its annual gala on Sept. 7 at Venue None twenty in Weatherford. The Children's Advocacy Center of Parker County will coordinate …
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 …
“Sometimes life gives you a second chance because just maybe the first time you weren’t ready.” - Unknown Author – from S.K. Lessly Quotes and others. Parker …
A 41-year-old Fort Worth man pleaded guilty to burglarizing three Aledo homes and was sentenced to 30 years in prison in court in Weatherford last week. In August of 2021, Leonard Demond Green …
Under founder Rhonda Torres’ direction, long-time committee members Whitney Harris and Niki Thompson were titled co-chairs of this year’s Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot. …
With the cost of utilities seeing some of its highest rates throughout Texas, it isn’t surprising that finding ways to cut those costs is at the top of everyone’s minds. …
At a special meeting Monday (Aug. 28), the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees held a public hearing before adopting the annual budget and setting a tax rate that continues a trend of being lower than …
As Aledo continues to grow and transform into the new community it’s becoming, old Aledo still has a strong presence downtown. The difficult act of holding onto the old while experiencing the …