For most people, tackling 110 flights of stairs sounds daunting, if not impossible. But for Weatherford firefighter Jacob Diaz, it is an honor and a privilege. Diaz, and …
The Trinity Christian Eagles fell to 5-4 overall and 2-4 in district with a 34-7 loss to the All Saints Episcopal …
The Weatherford Kangaroos have their playoff destiny in their own hands heading into the final two games. The Roos sit at 3-2 in District 3-6A and are tied with Arlington for third place, with …
Early voting ends Friday, Oct. 30, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Parker County is a part of the Countywide Polling Place Program so registered voters casting their vote on Election Day …
The City of Willow Park announced that Roger E. Yount Jr. has been selected to become the City’s next Chief of Police, bringing 28 years of law enforcement experience and a career built on …
An old saying goes, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” The Parker County Center of Hope certainly resembles that …
There are moments that change our lives that, at first, seem as normal as brushing our teeth or driving a car. That was the case for Weatherford’s Nikki Smith. …
A walk through the Doss Heritage and Culture Center is like traveling through time. When you go through the front doors, you enter a world of imagination and wonder, a place where education and …
Sanctified Hope, a Christ-centered transitional program for women who have been incarcerated, held its Light the World Fashion Show on Aug. 28 at Northside Baptist Church in Weatherford. The models …
The 15th annual Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot has named Andy Gonzalez as the 2026 recipient. Andy was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2024. He is a dedicated father, …
Editor’s note: This story was originally published Sept. 20, 2001, in The Community News. The subject, Cindy Bartlett, a former Aledo resident, passed away in 2025.
A tale of romance and self-discovery set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars comes to the stage this fall as Weatherford College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department presents …
It’s Hispanic Heritage month. It’s that odd month-long celebration that takes the last half of September and the first half of October. I think most folks in Parker County pay little …
I’ve watched the debate surrounding Willow Park’s proposed Home Rule Charter become increasingly heated. Serious claims rage across social media about constant recall elections, an Ethics Board …
There’s an old expression, but it’s tried and true and still holds up today. Act like you’ve been there before and you know you’re coming back. Call me old school, it’s OK. I wear …
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