The Parker County Commissioners Court hosted a standing-room-only special meeting to discuss data centers on Tuesday, June 9, in the upstairs courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse. There …
The sixth annual Gathering Hope Fairways for Families Golf Tournament is Friday, June 12, at the Oeste Ranch Golf Course. The event's purpose is to fundraise for Gathering Hope’s mission of …
Warm weather brings people outdoors to explore, and whether that’s on a bike, on foot, or behind the wheel, it’s important to keep an eye out for one another. “We continue to see an …
To paraphrase a popular quote, “water, water everywhere” or maybe not in parts of Parker County. That’s the update the City of Hudson Oaks received at its meeting May 28. Larry …
A week filled with social media posts that included a petition and some controversy led to a packed house and the City of Weatherford unveiling and approving plans to make improvements to Lake …
Attorney General Ken Paxton and his allies began working to repair fissures among GOP voters after he routed incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the March 26 runoff, The Dallas Morning News reported. …
Data centers are a hot topic in Parker County and around Texas, with residents in affected areas often being taken by surprise that a data center could spring up in their vicinity. Information …
Construction of the University of Texas at Arlington West campus is underway and progressing on schedule toward a planned Fall 2028 opening. Work is focused on foundational construction, parking …
Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported. …
Two ladies with a love for books are making their dreams become a reality in the heart of Aledo. Meghan Schroeder, owner and children’s book buyer, and Cori Moore, book buyer, have joined together …
Danny’s Greek Cafe, a family-owned business, is set to open its second location in Willow Park by the end of May at 201 Shops Blvd, Suite 103 in The Shops of Willow Park. Owner Joe Lusha’s …
Byrd Mill, the “go-to” gift shop, recently moved its storefront to 241 N. Front St., #300 in downtown Aledo. The shop opened in 2017 in Willow Park. Co-owners Shannon Byrd, Teresa Chisum, …
When a new superintendent search began in March 2020, Weatherford ISD trustees had no idea what to expect so, as former board member Mike Guest said, they prayed before and after each meeting, asking …
Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26. On the GOP side, the statewide runoffs are: U.S. Senate: John …
Early voting is now under way for Republican and Democratic primary election runoffs. On the Republican side, the highest profile race is between Texas incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn and …
In the May 8 issue of The Community News , the new Clarion development was described as being across Crown Road from Squaw Creek Golf Course. It is actually across from Oeste Ranch Golf Course. …
After holding the office on an interim basis since last October, Toni Fisher is now set to have the interim label removed and officially become the city manager of Willow Park. Following a closed …
The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees recognized 12 retirees who represented more than 331 total years in service to education at its Monday meeting, celebrating with mini bundt cakes and the handing …
Top Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broadband fiber optics in order to legally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported. …
In the May 1, 2026 article “Residents get first crack at shaping city’s future,” references to Kimley Horn should have been Freese & Nichols. We regret the error.
Inclement weather postponed the Willow Park City Council meeting from April 28 to April 29. However, it only postponed for 24 hours a dark day for the city’s now former police chief. After a …
Willow Park voters returned three members to the city council in voting that culminated on May 2. Buddy Wright (Place 3), Scott Smith (Place 4), and Nathan Crummel (Place 5) all held their seats …
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon. The average Texan now …
Saturday, May 2 will be the final opportunity for voters to make their voices heard in local area elections. Fort Worth voters will decide on 15 propositions (https://bit.ly/4w0nk3O), and voting …
State officials began sending out the first notices to families awarded education vouchers last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. In the first round, 42,644 qualified, mostly students with …
