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CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS: Senate backs prayer time, Ten Commandments in classrooms

The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in …

Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war

Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the  Houston Chronicle …

Willow Park sponsoring photo contest

The Willow Park communications and marketing department is sponsoring their first ever photo contest, Picture the Park. According to the city, “you can only submit photos that you took and …

House proposes $7.5 billion in new school funding

Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough,  The Dallas Morning News  reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student …

Education: Olcott files bill to protect educators from assault and harassment

(Austin, TX) – Texas House District 60 Rep. Mike Olcott filed a bill on Monday, March 3, that would mandate specific disciplinary action against students who harass or assault a school district …

The Malt Shop: A Fresh New Coat of Pink!

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 …
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Sports Briefs for March 21

BASEBALL Bearcats state ranked As the week began, the Aledo Bearcats were ranked No. 7 in Class 5A by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. They are 12-4 overall and 2-0 in …

Basketball: TCA girls garner post-season honors

Girls from Trinity Christian Academy received several post-season basketball honors. Junior Emily Ickert was named 4A District 1 All-District, as well as being named second team All State and …

Powerlifting: Area lifters advance to state

Parker County will be well-represented among the girls and boys at this year's State Powerlifting Meets. The girls are competing this weekend, March 15, at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, …

Sports Briefs for March 14

BASEBALL Coyotes still No. 1 The Weatherford College baseball team remained No. 1 in the National Junior College Association Division I rankings released Monday, March 3. The Coyote …
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James “Jim” Edward Villwock, 82, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, surrounded by family after suffering a traumatic brain injury sustained from a fall on February 16, 2025. …
Jerry James Loftin, Attorney at Law, passed away Sunday, January 26, at his home. He is survived by his children, Trey Loftin and Jennifer of Aledo and their children, Jurrien, Meagan, Patrice …
Georgia Geneyne (Hendricks) Clark, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Geneyne was born November 29, 1935 in Dallas, the daughter of Alleyne Rickard Hendricks and Eugene Hendricks. …
EDUCATION

Weatherford ISD: District forms new facility planning committee

The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees has established the Facility Advisory of Citizens, Teachers, and Students (FACTS) Committee as part of its long-term planning for district facilities, including …

Local, school board elections set

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 …

Weatherford College: Athletic trainers handle more than bumps and bruises

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: 2025 alumni award recipients announced

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 …
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IDLE AMERICAN: The only constant is change

The ballyhoo about “no free lunches” was first bandied about in the 1880s and today, Southwest Airlines’ “bags fly free” death bell is on the verge of gonging. Long …

Idle American: Aggie leader no joke

Had a Texas Aggie been a Rip Van Winkle wannabe in 2011, he (she) might hardly recognize the university upon awakening from slumber in 2025. There might be understandable confusion. Is real time …

Mort in Mourning

Taxation without representation is tyranny. Though it’s hard to nail down who initially coined this statement, it was the hue and cry of “British Americans” when they fought during …

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