Dr. Nick Michels’ job, on the surface, is to make money for his investor clients. But that’s only part of what he does for them - and anyone else who will listen. He also stresses to …
Weatherford Art Association recently announced the 2025 winners for the Peach Festival Art Show. The Peach Festival Art Show has been occurring in Parker County since 1984. The show ran from May 30 - …
The Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot has named the Thompson Family as its 2025 recipient. Board member Whitney Harris said the decision is always a difficult one. Cole Thompson, …
After nearly three years of harsh treatments and constant hospital visits, a 15-year-old Carter LeBaron (now 16) finally rang the bell Jan. 22 that signified he was done with treatment. When he …
Don’t let the distinguished title mislead you, because you can’t get a diploma from Aledo Aperture Academy. You will, however, enjoy free camera advice, fun photo outings, and fellowship …
The Weatherford Art Association ihas announced the winners of Artist of the Month for August. First place was awarded to artist Carol Acedo with her acrylic painting “Western Heart, …
The Weatherford Art Association has announced the winners of Artist of the Month for July. Each month, WAA members can compete for first, second, and third place ribbons and the opportunity to …
By Christopher Amos The Community News The popularity of a Parker County Historical Commission program prompted moving it to a larger venue last week, and more than 130 people …
The stage was set as a capacity crowd filled the Malt Shop’s site waiting for WFAA’s Paige Smith to cue them for a live segment on “Good Morning, Texas.” Breakfast was …
For recent Aledo High School graduate Max Moore, it began as another relaxing day of fishing on Lake Weatherford. However, by the time the day ended, he found himself hauling in a rare and …
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The National League of Junior Cotillions (NLJC) announced that Kristin Neiswender has been named the new Director of the Greater Fort Worth–Aledo Chapter. In her new role, Kristin …
When someone says to Mark Gillies that acting is no game, he’s likely to reply that indeed it is. It was a popular board game that got him over his fear of the stage. Now, he’s the …
The Weatherford Art Association has announced the winner of Artist of the Year. Each month, WAA members can compete for first, second, and third place ribbons and the opportunity to showcase their …
The Weatherford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted their annual event at North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford on Tuesday, April 22. The DAR Good …
“Oh, man! It’s 37 degrees in there!” Rupendra Pandey exclaimed as he finished stocking soft drinks in the cooler of the Shell station across from Aledo Elementary School. Pandey …
Second Star Theatre Co. is taking Weatherford’s Peach Week to a whole new level with a week-long run of the musical James and the Giant Peach July 7-10 and Saturday, July 12, during the …
Tickets are now on sale for Theatre Off The Square’s next show, the youth production of “Dorothy Meets Alice” by Joseph Robinette, produced by special arrangement with Dramatic …
East Parker County is rich in history. Long before Aledo was incorporated in 1963, before railroad tracks were laid in 1879, and even before pioneers settled in the area, there were humans here. …
My name is Freddy Detherage and I am going to tell you the story of 70 years of marriage and a 70th wedding anniversary. I met the “girl of my life” back in the 1950s. Her name was …
Hundreds of garden lovers wound their way through Weatherford’s hidden gardens during the recent Fourth Annual Secret Gardens of Parker County Tour, benefiting Chandor Gardens. Tucked away …
Whatever the setting, Aubrey Robertson has a sermon for anyone willing to listen. His first church met in a YMCA for four years, then a strip mall in a rough neighborhood, and not just one movie …
Parker County Cruisers are like many community service clubs, but with swagger. They meet, socialize, and donate to area charities and services, but they drive those really cool automobiles. Classic …
The Parker County Health Foundation had a big day passing out big checks to worthy organizations on May 2 as a result of their fundraising efforts. Their two major events each year are the Pink …
Bees are too busy trying to survive to care about stinging. They are normally not aggressive and their sting is relatively mild. A bee’s sting is also usually its last, as it dies. According to …
