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In this issue

  • Aledo ISD: New staff welcomed

    Friday, September 5, 2025

    Lynn McKinney, Interim Executive Director of Special Programs “I can’t wait to begin meeting my kids and their parents as the school year begins,” McKinney said. …

  • Bearcat 101

    Friday, September 5, 2025

    Avery Clogg, Landry Caster, Bryar Sap, Audrey Bans Shelly Solis - Mom Eleanor & Tracy Jack Cassidy Kirk …

  • TxDOT: Keep kids safe by driving kind and courteous

    Friday, September 5, 2025

    As children across the state gather school supplies, say goodbye to summer, and prepare for a new year of classes, Texas drivers are also getting ready for school traffic to return. That’s why …

  • Aledo ISD: Free, reduced-price meals available for those who qualify

    Friday, September 5, 2025

    The Aledo ISD has announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the …

  • State-wide personal communication device ban starts the 2025-26 AISD school year

    Friday, September 5, 2025

    Due to state law, Aledo ISD is imposing a new personal communication device ban on students. After Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1481, effective Sept. 1, students aren’t allowed to bring …

  • Willow Park: Gene Martin to lead Home Rule Charter Commission

    Friday, September 5, 2025

    Former Willow Park council member Gene Martin was elected to preside over the city's Home Rule Charter Commission. The group voted to meet every other Wednesday.

  • August 29, 2025

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

  • Texas Butane turning 67 under family ownership

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    Although very young, Judy White remembers her father opening Texas Butane 67 years ago as of April 15. Her dad had a Humble station at the corner of Bankhead and Fort Worth Highway at the time. …

  • Cross Country: Boone second at Burleson meet

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    Remington Boone of the Weatherford Lady Roos finished second in the varsity girls division at the Burleson Centennial Green Monster Spartan Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 23. Boone, who advanced …

  • Fennell announces campaign for Texas House District 60

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    Amy Fennell, a grandmother, small business owner, former Willow Park Councilwoman, and real estate investor, announced her candidacy for Texas House District 60 on August. 26. Raised in rural …

  • Volleyball: Ladycats take down Midlothian in 4 sets

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    The No. 5 Aledo Ladycats took the show on the road following a successful, second-place outing in the recent Granbury Tournament. In their most recent match, the Ladycats traveled to Midlothian to …

  • The death of bipartisanship in Texas

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    Don’t get it wrong, I am a Republican and have been an active member of my party since I was first able to vote. Some may try to call me a RINO — whatever that is supposed to mean — …

  • Willow Park: City Council meeting postponed after tragedy

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    A Willow Park City Council meeting was abruptly halted on Tuesday, Aug. 26, when a resident in the audience suddenly collapsed and appeared to experience stroke-like symptoms. Emergency medical …

  • Tennis: Racquet Cats off to another solid start

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    As is usual this time of year, the Aledo Racquet Cats are off to a strong start in the high school tennis season. After winning their District 5-5A opener 18-1 at Brewer on Tuesday, Aug. 19, followed …

  • Football: Hejny to start for OSU

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    According to numerous sources, former Aledo Bearcat Hauss Hejny was to get the starting nod as quarterback for the Oklahoma State Cowboys in their season opener at home against the University of …

  • Conquering Cancer

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    After nearly three years of harsh treatments and constant hospital visits, a 15-year-old Carter LeBaron (now 16) finally rang the bell Jan. 22 that signified he was done with treatment. When he …

  • Sports Briefs for Aug. 29

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    BASEBALL Pair of Bearcats commit Two members of the Class 5A Division I state champion Aledo Bearcats have committed to play in college. Landon Barnes has signed with Weatherford College …

  • Aledo ISD: Budget, lower tax rate passed

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    The Aledo ISD board of trustees passed the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget at a special meeting on Monday Aug. 25. It was Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfield’s “day of the year” …

  • Council approves rezoning for ‘Aledo Village’

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    The Aledo City Council approved a zoning change to make way for a planned development called “Aledo Village” at its Aug. 21 meeting. The zoning change was from Light Industrial (M-1) …

  • Redistricting bill heads to Abbott’s desk

    Thursday, August 28, 2025

    Both the Texas House and Senate have passed a mid-decade redistricting bill that positions the GOP to pick up five additional congressional seats next year. Passage came after House Democrats ended …