Weatherford News

Weatherford earns big home win 54-20

The Weatherford Kangaroos overcame a slow start to cruise to a 54-20 home win over Granbury on Friday, Oct. 16. Weatherford’s Hunter Fergeson intercepted a Caleb Johnson pass on the Pirates’ first drive to get his team going. However, the offense could get nothing going and turned the ball over on downs near midfield.

Teaching others to fish

Gavin is one of the Center of Hope's participants who was able to get his GED. Pictured from left to right are Katie Lawrence (Adult Education Coordinator), Gavin, Carrie Jackson (Director of Career & Adult Learning), and Pat Johnson.

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 …

Lady Roos sweep Granbury at home

Isabella Hale spikes the ball over the net for a kill in Weatherford's 3-0 victory against Granbury on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

The Weatherford Lady Roos had a nearly perfect senior night when they beat Granbury on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The Lady Roos won 3-0 against a Lady Pirates team poised to enter the playoffs as well as …

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Squaw Creek road work on ballot

When voters in Willow Park go to the polls on or before Nov. 3, one of the issues they will decide is whether to authorize the city to move forward with the issuance of certificates of obligation for …

The Weatherford cross country teams finished second at the district meet at AP Ranch on Thursday, Oct. 15. The girls team scored 38 and was one point short of first place while the boys team had 78 points.

Aledo, Weatherford finish first, second at district cross country meet

Parker County dominated the District 3-6A cross country meet Thursday, Oct. 15, at AP Ranch in Fort Worth. Aledo won both the boys and girls divisions, while Weatherford finished second in both. It was the ninth consecutive district title for the Bearcats and the fifth straight for the Ladycats.

Keyes’ big game powers Eagles to win

The Trinity Christian Academy Eagles defeated Bishop Gorman 48-24 in a district game Oct. 9 at Eagle Stadium. Trinity wide receiver and defensive back Noah Keyes was the driving factor behind …

Reed Tidwell looks in a 40-yard touchdown catch before halftime to help Weatherford win 35-28 at Arlington Lamar on Friday, Oct. 9.

Roos host Pirates

The Weatherford Kanga-roos look to head into this week as favorites when they host Granbury on Friday, Oct. 16. The Roos are coming off two straight wins and are 2-1 in District 3-6A. The …

Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19

Parker County voters head to the polls for early voting, beginning Monday, Oct. 19. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters will choose a U.S. senator, a governor and a slate of statewide …

Sophomore rolling over opponents

Mattingly Bristow plays tennis with a grace that tells anyone watching she is a pure talent in the sport. Opponents from Weatherford to Belgium have seen her skills and fallen victim to her talents. …

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Roo excelling in SEC football

Weatherford’s last football player to make it to the NFL, defensive tackle Kapron Lewis-Moore, hung up his cleats in 2019 after a six-year career....

Meetings set to explain charter options on ballot

The decision to leave Willow Park as a general-law city or make a change to home-rule will be put before voters on the Nov. 3 ballot. In the meantime, as a way to inform citizens about what they will …

Roos travel to take on Vikings

The Weatherford Kangaroos come back from their bye-week ready to build off their one-sided homecoming win. The Roos (3-2, 1-1) travel to play Arlington Lamar (3-2, 1-1) at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, …

Living the dream

Ask just about any golfer to name the world’s greatest courses and almost certainly Pebble Beach in California will be on the list. Nestled next to the Pacific Ocean with mild mid-day temperatures …

‘Faith Over Fear’

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. …

Eagles down Cougars on Homecoming Night

The Trinity Christian Academy Eagles defeated the Bishop Reicher Cougars 44-0 on Sept. 25. …

Royalty all ’round

Aledo High School and Weatherford High School recently celebrated their Homecoming events...

Council OKs rate hike for some water use

Willow Park City Council approved, during its Tuesday, Sept. 22, meeting, an ordinance updating several water utility rates and fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The decision continues the …

City joins PUA; OKs plan for playground

Weatherford City Council voted unanimously during its Tuesday, Sept. 22, meeting to join in the formation of the Parker County Public Utility Agency (PUA). The vote comes after several …

Annual food event raises $69K for WISD Education Foundation

Kangaroo Stadium may host many sporting events throughout the year but no competitions are as delicious as the Taste of Education held there Saturday, Sept. 19. More than 30 chef teams …

Parker County history comes alive

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 …

Aledo defeats Weatherford in district match

The Aledo Ladycats swept the Weatherford Lady Roos on Tuesday, Sept. 22, with scores of 25-11, 25-17, 25-17. Aledo and Weatherford traded points in the first set to start off, and the Ladycats …

Weatherford quarterback Braelyn Jones unleashes a pass Friday night, Sept. 18, against Arlington Martin. He threw for one touchdown and ran for another in the Roos 60-17 loss.

Roos looks for redemption homecoming week

The Weatherford Kangaroos want to put last week’s game as far behind them as possible and will get the chance to do so during their homecoming game against Arlington Sam Houston. The Texans …

Commissioners hear update on transportation projects

A representative of Freese & Nichols, the firm managing Parker County’s transportation bond program, gave commissioners a project-by-project update during the Sept. 14 …

In Style

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 …

‘One thing’

In August, when The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the Accountability A-F Ratings for the 2025-26 school year and Weatherford ISD improved to a B from a C, the effort to improve that to an A …

Weatherford's Jakob Hemphill goes up for a pass against a Paschal defender Friday, Sept. 18. Hemphill led Weatherford with eight catches for 181 yards and two touchdowns.

Roos open district at Martin

The Weatherford Kangaroos open their District 3-6A football season at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Arlington Martin’s Glaspie Field. The Warriors come into district …

Gonzalez family named Thanksgiving Trot recipients

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, …

Preston Fought, left, oversees building of a picnic bench for the Hudson Oaks Public Safety Building.

Council commends Eagle Scout candidate

Hudson Oaks Mayor Tom Fitzpatrick commended Eagle Scout candidate Preston Fought for improvements Fought and his crew made to the city’s public safety building as an Eagle Scout …

Motivation Grows

The Fightin’ Roo Band is preparing to perform strongly this 2026 football season for competition and the halftime show. “What excites me the most is the motivation that the students have to …

Outbuildings, vehicles and equipment are damaged Tuesday, Aug. 25 during the Ross fire that burned more than 80,000 acres in Jack and Palo Pinto Counties. First-responders were working around the clock to contain the blaze.

Ross fire tests community’s strength

Emergency crews and first-responders made headway on a wildfire that broke out in Palo Pinto County and traveled north into Jack County, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. More than 30 …

Commissioners finalize early voting locations

With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, Parker County commissioners approved a slate of election preparations during their regular meeting Monday, Aug. 24, including polling locations and the …

A shrimp by any other name …

Craig Upstrum, president of Aquaculture of Texas, holding a Macrobrachium rosenbergii or a giant freshwater prawn raised in his hatchery.

Tucked away in eastern Parker County lies Aquaculture of Texas, a freshwater prawn hatchery. Craig Upstrum, president, began hatching prawns out of his college apartment garage …

Recent UNT grad joins local news staff

The Community News is expanding its reporting staff to include Brock Burgan, a recent graduate of the University of North Texas. Burgan will concentrate on …

Mayor, council continue contentious discussions

Jennifer Northcutt (left) of the Texas Court Clerks Association presents a plaque to Willow Park Court Administrator Michelle Lowe after Lowe became one of only 163 out of around 3,000 court clerks across the state to be Level 3 certified.

After eight years leading the City of Willow Park's Communication Department, Rose Hoffman has announced her resignation. She is accepting a similar position for the City of Mineral Wells. Her …

Board proposes tax rate, date for public budget hearing

Several members of the Weatherford FFA team are recognized during the Aug. 10 Weatherford ISD meeting for their accomplishments at the Texas State Championships.

After receiving a presentation on the final proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees voted during its Aug. 10 meeting to publish a tax rate of 0.9342 per …

Council presented with proposed budget

Weatherford City Council member Rod White reads a proclamation during the Aug. 11 meeting, for the Schulan family, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Schulman Theaters, which operates in Weatherford as Film Alley and previously as City Lights in Hudson Oaks.

Leading with the news that local governments across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex are facing “significant budget shortfalls” in 2026, the City of Weatherford’s Dawn Brooks assured council …

Danny Griego performs for the crowd during a recent concert

Lightning strikes a chord

When Danny Griego, of Weatherford, was in college, he went fishing along the eastern New Mexico border, unaware his life was about to change forever. Lightning struck Griego and blew him …

The doctor is in

The Lions Camp medical staff works hard to ensure the campers are safe and healthy. Pictured from left to right are Jillian Goodrich, Andrea Pineda Rodriguez, Mickey House, Wyatt Baca, and Cameron Caldwell. All are members of the medical staff.

Attending summer camp is a beloved tradition in many households. It provides a myriad of fun outdoor activities for kids, as well as opportunities to build lasting friendships and learn independence. …

High Stepping to success

In only its second year of existence, the Weatherford College dance team, the High Steppers, is looking to build from the success of its inaugural year.

Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the Summer 2026 issue of The Hilltop , a magazine for alumni and friends of Weatherford College. Having established itself as a leader in many …

Veteran journalist joins The Community News

Long-time journalist Richard Nelson has been named the new editor at The Community News in Aledo. Nelson started his newspaper career as a sports reporter at his hometown newspaper, The Baytown …

‘Anything can happen if you let it’

Hannah Beth Baker (left) and Emily Farmer-Smith are best friends who have performed together in numerous productions over the years. They are back together Aug. 7 through Sept. 6 in the Granbury Theatre Company’s production of “Mary Poppins” at the Historic Granbury Opera House.

Hannah Beth Baker and Emily Farmer-Smith have a friendship that is super … califragilisticexpialidocious. Like many best friends, Baker and Farmer-Smith share a love for many things, most …