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July 24, 2026

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In this issue

  • Repeat child abuser convicted on molestation cases

    Thursday, July 23

    In a trial that concluded last Friday, a Parker County jury convicted a Weatherford man of the years long sexual abuse of a young girl and sentenced him to life in prison. In the trial, Darrell …

  • Weatherford College approved to offer state college-prep ELA course

    Thursday, July 23

    High school seniors who might otherwise face additional testing or delays entering college now have a clearer path forward with Weatherford College’s recent approval by the Texas Education Agency …

  • Texas Neighborhood Services and Catholic Charities Fort Worth partner to expand case management services to Parker County

    Thursday, July 23

    Texas Neighborhood Services (TXNS) and Catholic Charities Fort Worth (CCFW) are announced a new partnership to expand access to high-quality, research-backed case management services for individuals …

  • New council member seated

    Thursday, July 23

    At the Annetta Town Council meeting on July 16, the board welcomed Matthew Davidson as council member, place 1.   “What I always want in council members… is to have somebody that’s …

  • Weatherford, Wahoos qualify plenty for state

    Thursday, July 23

    Once again the area will be well-represented at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Summer Games of Texas as the Weatherford and Walsh Wahoos swim teams had strong showings at the recent TAAF …

  • Area squads sending plenty to AAU Junior Olympics

    Thursday, July 23

    A tradition continues and another one is getting started as a host of area athletes will be competing July 29-Aug. 8 at the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics in track and field in Des Moines, …

  • Travel tips for the over-50 crowd

    Thursday, July 23

    Travel has long been viewed as a positive hobby that can pay short- and long-term dividends. Some of those benefits may surprise even the most devoted jet-setters. For example, a joint study from the …

  • Traveling can be good for retirees and the young at heart

    Thursday, July 23

    Retirement provides individuals with ample time to engage in activities they enjoy. Many seniors spend that newfound free time relaxing and seeing the sights.   Seniors are a …

  • Aledo High School graduate to premiere first narrative feature at historic Texas Theatre

    Thursday, July 23

    Aledo High School graduate Kelsie Key, co-founder of Something From Nothing Productions, and filmmaker Brey Browne will premiere their debut narrative feature, Cinematic Nothingness ( …

  • Travel can facilitate healthy aging

    Thursday, July 23

    The adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” may be true, but for seniors, enjoying that apple at a hotel or on a cruise may be even more healthy than having it at home. Travel can be …

  • Don’t let data centers skirt water management

    Thursday, July 23

    This column originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News where Glenn Rogers is a contributing columnist. One of my all-time favorite movies is The Waterboy  starring Adam Sandler as …

  • Sports Briefs for July 24

    Wednesday, July 22

    BASEBALL Nawrocki honored Lucas Nawrocki of the two-time defending state champion Aledo Bearcats has been the Agame Player of the Year. His statistics this past season included a 0.37 …

  • WC Summer Stage presents “Into the Woods”

    Wednesday, July 22

    Familiar fairy tales take an unexpected turn when Weatherford College’s Summer Stage production of “Into the Woods” opens July 24 in the Alkek Fine Arts Center.   Directed …

  • Watercolors and beyond

    Wednesday, July 22

    Initially, Weatherford Art Association was a very small art group who met at Weatherford College without a plan or a home base. Enter Weatherford architect Mike McCarty, who knew all the …

  • Flooding batters Hill Country once again

    Wednesday, July 22

    A massive amount of rain once again engulfed the Hill Country, causing widespread flooding in several counties, including Uvalde, Kerr, Kendall, and Gillespie. At least two fatalities were reported …

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