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January 31, 2025

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  • Shining Example - Rhonda Torres lights the way for others

    Wednesday, January 29

    In the early 1990s when Aledo School Board member Rhonda Torres would meet with Superintendent Willard Stuard in a little white house that stood in front of what is now Aledo Middle School, her young …

  • Willow Park: Council approves TIRZ for new land

    Wednesday, January 29

    Another step was taken in the process of the annexation of approximately 317 acres of land by Willow Park from the City of Fort Worth at the Willow Park City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28. …

  • Aledo ISD: District announces land acquisitions

    Wednesday, January 29

    Through partnerships and planning together for the fast-growth within the Aledo ISD boundaries, AISD - with the help of the City of Willow Park and the Parker County Emergency Services District 1 - …

  • AHS cheerleaders compete at nationals

    Tuesday, January 28

    Aledo High School cheerleaders competed in the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) National Championship in Fort Worth on Jan. 26 against top cheer teams from all around the United States. …

  • Basketball: No. 8 TCA edges rival LCCS in two OT

    Tuesday, January 28

    The Trinity Christian Eagles, ranked No. 8 in the state in TAPPS Class 4A by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, faced a tough TAPPS District 1-4A foe in the form of their rivals Tuesday …

  • Aledo earns home sweep over Fossil Ridge

    Tuesday, January 28

    The Aledo Ladycats and Bearcats basketball teams hosted an intense doubleheader Friday night, Jan. 24 against visiting Fossil Ridge as both Aledo squads continue to fight for playoff positioning. …

  • Aledo ISD: Shooting STAAR

    Tuesday, January 28

    While the STAAR test isn’t exactly the gold standard in terms of metrics Aledo ISD uses to gauge success, the board of trustees got their mandatory annual update during their monthly meeting on …

  • Soccer: Ladycats win, Bearcats tie on Senior Night

    Tuesday, January 28

    The Aledo Ladycats made short work of visiting Fort Worth Trimble Tech, winning 6-0, while the Bearcats battled to a 2-2 tie. It was senior night for both Aledo teams on Friday, Jan. 24 at Tim …

  • Ladycat, Bearcat swimmers second in district

    Tuesday, January 28

    For University Interscholastic League Class 5A swimming, the road to Austin runs through Mansfield, and 17 Aledo swimmers will be making the first journey in that trek thank to their performances in …

  • $1 billion for vouchers, $5 billion for teachers?

    Tuesday, January 28

    Legislative budget writers are proposing nearly $5 billion to increase teacher pay and $1 billion to implement a school voucher program in the next biennium, the  Austin American-Statesman …

  • Bearcats win at Chisholm Trail

    Tuesday, January 28

    The Aledo Bearcats lifted their way to victory in a tri-powerlifting meet at Saginaw Chisholm Trail recently. Aledo finished with 48 points, with Brewer garnering 42, and Chisholm Trail scoring 28. …

  • Education key to Soontornvat’s literary recognition

    Tuesday, January 28

    Christina Soontornvat is quick to credit her Parker County experiences for her love and talent of writing. The 1998 Weatherford High School graduate’s energetic, positive personality is …

  • Seniors lead Aledo grapplers to victory

    Monday, January 27

    Perhaps it was a little kismet that the three seniors on Aledo’s wrestling team pinned their opponents, lifting the team to a 42-39 win over Brewer during Senior Night on Wednesday, Jan. 22. …

  • Aledo hires first public safety director

    Monday, January 27

    Aledo City Manager Noah Simon announced he has appointed Carol Riddle as the City of Aledo’s inaugural Public Safety Director, effective immediately. “This role is vital as Aledo …

  • Online scholarship applications now open

    Saturday, January 25

    Weatherford College has opened its online scholarship application for the 2025-26 academic year, and all students planning to attend WC this fall are encouraged to apply now. The deadline to apply is …

  • Hudson Oaks: Crime down 13% in 2024

    Saturday, January 25

    Hudson Oaks Police Chief Michael Baldwin was casual as he reported the details of last year’s crime report. The board members, however, were thrilled. “These kind of numbers for the …

  • Willow Park: Franklin stepping down as police chief

    Friday, January 24

    Daniel Franklin has stepped down as the chief of police in Willow Park, effective immediately. The announcement of his resignation came during a special called city council meeting on Thursday, Jan. …

  • Killdozer — a real life horror story

    Friday, January 24

    Those who know me well know my affinity for the mountains of Colorado. With my daughter, son-in-law, and precious granddaughter living in Denver, the lovely Mrs. Junell and I are fortunate to be able …

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