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January 13, 2023

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In this issue

  • New shelter brings more hope for animals

    Wednesday, January 18, 2023

    The overpopulation of animals is a challenge in a lot of places, including Parker County. Now, one of the state’s largest animal sanctuaries is coming to Aledo. The new sanctuary from …

  • Ladycats get back in the win column at Azle

    Wednesday, January 11, 2023

    Aledo’s Ladycats worked their way back into the win column on the road in Azle on Jan. 10. Reagan Davis led the Ladycat offense with a dozen points as her team returned home with a 47-38 …

  • Brewer sinks buzzer beater to best Bearcats

    Wednesday, January 11, 2023

    Losing is never easy, but some losses sting more than others. That was the case on Friday, Jan. 6, when the visiting Brewer Bears managed to sink a last-second shot to steal the win from the …

  • Bearcats aplenty among academic all-state

    Wednesday, January 11, 2023

    There is a connection between winning and intelligence. After all, would a coach let an athlete see much action in a game if they only knew 60% of the playbook? Clearly, the athletes at Aledo High …

  • Aledo freshmen garner state honors

    Wednesday, January 11, 2023

    Two members of the Aledo Ladycats have been named to the 2022 Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 5A All-State Cross Country Team. Honored were freshmen Elizabeth Griffin and Molly Garrison. The …

  • Aledo wrestlers third in tourney

    Wednesday, January 11, 2023

    The Aledo Bearcats returned to Azle over the Jan. 7 weekend for the Nest Invitational, just one week after a strong second-place showing in the Hornet Dual Tournament. This time the Bearcats overcame …

  • Despite Monday, this season was fabulous for Horned Frogs and faithful

    Wednesday, January 11, 2023

    Monday night’s 65-7 loss by the TCU Horned Frogs to the Georgia Bulldogs in college football’s national championship game must have brought back some painful memories for longtime Horned …

  • Need help with taxes?

    Tuesday, January 10, 2023

    Volunteers with the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program are gearing up to help area residents with their 2022 income tax returns. The volunteers are trained and tested in current tax law using …

  • Bailey Ranch Road renovation set to begin

    Tuesday, January 10, 2023

    The process to smooth out that bumpy ride down Bailey Ranch Road is set to begin — along with the inevitable complications that come from the renovation of a well-trafficked roadway. The …

  • This week's cartoon

    Tuesday, January 10, 2023

  • What to expect in legislative session

    Monday, January 9, 2023

    The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control, and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda. The  Texas Standard …

  • Defending our local schools

    Friday, January 6, 2023

    As I watched schools from my current and new districts (Albany, Aledo, and Brock) at the UIL High School Football state championships at AT&T Stadium surrounded by 40,000 fans, parents, teachers, …

  • Nelson appointed Secretary of State

    Friday, January 6, 2023

    Governor Greg Abbott officially appointed Jane Nelson to serve as the 115th Texas Secretary of State on Thursday, Jan. 5. Upon the filing of her official appointment, Nelson issued the following …

  • Response to Hamlin collapse showed us life is greater than any game

    Wednesday, January 4, 2023

    Never did I think I would see a player die on the field. But I did on Monday, Jan. 2. Thank goodness Damar Hamlin did not stay that way long. He was resuscitated, but as of the writing of this he …

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