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 …

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 …

The Parker County Committee on Aging annual Senior Prom and Gala features glamour, gourmet meals, and glitzy garments where members, guests, and volunteers enjoy live big-band entertainment and …

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 …

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 …

For Bill McAdams, Jr. the movie God’s Here was a labor of love and personal grief. The film revolves around a tragedy that occurs just before Christmas and the protagonist Jack …

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. …

The phone was ringing inside the Malt Shop Monday, even though it was closed. When Janie Harrison announced she was selling one of Parker County’s favorite burger joints, more than 1,000 …

While the word “growth” did not appear on the agenda for the Aledo City Council’s meeting on Feb. 27, it was primarily growth that the council addressed. The biggest-ticket …

Ballot positions are set for municipal and school district elections on May 3 in Parker County. There are a number of contested races in the county. In Aledo ISD, board president Forrest Collins …

The front of the Parker County Emergency Services District 1 awards banquet Feb. 28 at Springhill Suites/Willow Park Event Center featured music, inspirational speakers, and recognition of the …

Hudson Oaks has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, and an unseen problem with the increased population is increased sewage. The city is proactive in preparing for population now and …

In a very short meeting, the Willow Park City Council unanimously approved a Chapter 380 development agreement between the city and Pulido’s Westland Willow Park, LLC at its Feb. 25 meeting. …

An athletic trainer is in the rare position of hoping a certain aspect of their job never has to take place. "We hope to not see major injuries, but there are a few every year that require …

Weatherford College has announced Brent Gough as the 2025 Alumnus of the Year. He will be honored during the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon on March 28, along with Distinguished Alumni Award honorees …

The Parker County Health Foundation hosted its annual Boots & Bling gala at the River Ranch Stockyards on Saturday, February. 15. The sold-out crowd enjoyed food, conversation, an auction, and a …

At precisely 10:30 in the morning, owner Blair Nicole pulled the last rack of Hutch’s fried pies from the fryer on Saturday, February 15. “it’s time to retire,” she said …

Eric Contreras has filed for re-election for his seat on the Willow Park City Council. For the first time since 2019 he will have an opponent in David Allen. Contreras has held Place 1 since …

Months of analysis, research, and meetings came to a conclusion Feb. 11 with the unanimous approval from the Willow Park City Council to annex 317 acres of Dean Ranch at the southwest corner of …

New play equipment and a fresh look await visitors to a revitalized park at the end of Village Parkway, directly across from Vandagriff Elementary School. The improvements are part of a broad effort …

Bailey Ranch Road might deserve the nickname “Education Parkway” with Vanguard Preparatory School joining the quarter-mile stretch already accommodating Aledo High School, Aledo ISD …