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Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast

The Texas Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue available than it had during the previous biennium. …

Annual report card shines with good grades

The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees had more to celebrate than the annual Board Member Appreciation Day Jan. 13.   The board received thanks and recognitions, but cheerfully bestowed …

Annexation highlights council meeting

At its Tuesday, Jan. 14 meeting, the first of the new year, the Willow Park City Council held several public hearings in connection with annexation. This included one particular proposed annexation …

Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding

The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. …

Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding

The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. …
Louie Lu stands inside what will soon be Cook Children's Pediatrics in Aledo.

Care close to home

Some might say that one path to success is finding a thing you do really well and specialize in that. For Louie Lu, who has had a number of successful business ventures, that one specialty would …
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Aledo hoops teams collect more district wins

Both the Aledo Bearcats and Ladycats basketball teams continued their winning ways during the first half of District 5-5A play over the ice and snow-filled return from the holidays. On Tuesday, …

Sports Briefs

BASEBALL Poker Night Fundraiser The Aledo Bearcats annual Poker Night Fundraiser is Jan. 18 at the Morningstar Amenity Center. The event supports the Aledo High baseball and features …

Finley, Guillory honored by Dave Campbell’s

Aledo juniors Kaydon Finley, a wide receiver, and running back Raycine Guillory have been selected by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine among the publication’s Texas Top 100, the …

Weatherford athletes honored for achievements

Seniors Landrie Polk and Brendan Ballard received Athlete of the Month honors at the January WISD School Board meeting. Polk was the high scorer in the Lady Roos’ matchup against North …
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Obituaries
Clayton Colby Thomas, 39, of Hico, Texas, left us suddenly on January 14, 2025. A loving husband, son, brother, and uncle, Colby will be remembered for his endless creativity, a talent for building …
Patricia (Patty) Jung Williams of Willow Park passed away on January 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. As the President of Roger Williams Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Ram in …
Carol Nagie Steer, 61, of Aledo, passed away on December 18, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Carol was born on May 25, 1963, to Victor and Francis Nagie in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Her …
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Education

TCA announces Preview Day Jan. 24

Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park has announced that it will host a preview day for families who are interested in the elementary and secondary programs the school offers. “This …

Board recognizes Baker, Lady Roos VB 

At the recent meeting of the Weatherford School Board, Superintendent Beau Rees recognized Elizabeth Baker, music teacher at Martin Elementary. Baker recently received the Athena Award from the …

Board prepares legislative pitch

As 2024 winds to a close, the bi-annual state legislative session in Austin will get underway shortly after the new year. With public school districts across Texas still feeling the squeeze after the …

Student Ambassadors lead through service 

Weatherford College student ambassadors are more than just friendly faces; they are the embodiment of the college’s values, serving as dedicated representatives and leaders both on and off …
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Rambos back when

To most Texans, the name “Rambo” may mean little, but to Todd Compton it evokes memories from his childhood, when kinfolk spoke of 17th century ancestors who lived in what is now …

Mort’s football dilemma

If my ancient Uncle Mort could somehow “saddle up” the University of Texas’ mascot, and then lean forward, he’d literally be close to the center of BEVO’s horns. As …

Spell check runs amok

“Spell Check” -— first thought to be a handy computer feature to help us use the correct letters in the proper order for word formation--often goes haywire. Like oft-discussed …

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