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June 19, 2026

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In this issue

  • Police department spreads safety information ahead of draft ordinance

    Thursday, June 18

    When Aledo Police Chief Carol Riddle recently presented to the Aledo City Council her concerns about e-bikes, golf carts, and other specialty motor vehicles, it was on the heels of information that …

  • Called to care

    Thursday, June 18

    Each year, many wild animals get hurt or orphaned and require human intervention to recover. That’s where wildlife rehabbers such as Donna Robinson, the founder of nonprofit Squeezle Farm Inc …

  • Parker County competitors fare well at NTHSRA Finals

    Thursday, June 18

    Several competitors from Parker County finished at or near the top of their respective events at the North Texas High School Rodeo Association Finals May 29-30 at Cowtown Coliseum. Taking first …

  • Drone show, live music planned for ‘Willow Spark’

    Thursday, June 18

    The City of Willow Park has a fun-filled day planned for the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, including live music, a hot-dog-eating contest, a patriotic dog fashion show, and a drone show. …

  • Supersonic set to make noise this summer

    Thursday, June 18

    The Supersonic Track Club made the transition last summer from the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation to the Amateur Athletic Union with success, qualifying seven athletes to the Junior Olympics. …

  • 7 on 7

    Thursday, June 18

    Despite football season not kicking off for another month and half, all high school football teams are getting some practice in with some form of 7 on 7 this summer. The Aledo Bearcats have …

  • TCA state champion reflects, looks ahead

    Thursday, June 18

    Owen Coates became a track standout because of his love for football. Now, he’s one of the best hurdlers in the state of Texas. And he’s pretty darned good at other events. “I …

  • Wild dominates own meet

    Thursday, June 18

    In the first swim meet of the summer season, the Weatherford Wild dominated the competition at Cherry Park Pool recently. The meet kicked off competition in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation …

  • Sports Briefs for June 19

    Thursday, June 18

    BASEBALL Former Bearcat named all-tournament Former Aledo Bearcat and Weatherford College Coyote Trace Mazon was named to the All-Sun Belt Conference Tournament Team. After his time with …

  • Staffing added for next school year

    Thursday, June 18

    The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the recommendation to add 14 additional staffing positions for the 2026-2027 school year at its June 15 meeting.   The positions will …

  • TCA releases all-district team

    Thursday, June 18

    All-district teams have been released for the Trinity Christian Academy’s high school softball team for this past season. The Lady Eagles competed in the TAPPS Division III district one and …

  • Gains seen in all subjects on STAAR tests

    Thursday, June 18

    Texas high school students showed improvement in every subject in this spring’s end-of-course STAAR exams, the Texas Education Agency reported. The results include assessments …

  • Reedy earns doctorate

    Thursday, June 18

    Jalie Reedy Chick, a 2002 graduate of Aledo High School, recently earned her Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Oklahoma State University. She started her post-high-school journey in …

  • Texas needs independent candidates

    Thursday, June 18

    After a recent meeting in Washington D.C., my wife and I took an extra day for a Potomac River boat ride and tour of George Washington’s Mount Vernon. It was our first time, and it did not …

  • Aledo runners garner TGSCA honors

    Wednesday, June 17

    Senior Molly Garrison and sophomore Addie Fields (grades at time of state competition) have been named Class 5A All-State Track and Field by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. The duo recently …

  • Wilder ready for next chapter

    Wednesday, June 17

    Comedian Jim Carrey once said that life opens up opportunities and “you either take them or stay afraid of taking them.” It’s safe to say that former Weatherford City Council member Heidi …

  • Springtime swim safety

    Wednesday, June 17

    Summer calls for a reminder on swimming safety. “Swimming is a life skill that everyone should have. But there is more to it than just knowing basic swimming skills. It’s about being water …

  • The Back Nine Golf, an indoor golf simulator

    Wednesday, June 17

    The Back Nine Golf, a 24-hour indoor golf facility, opened in Willow Park on March 26 at 270 Willow Bend Dr., Suite 200, with the purpose of “not only improving your game but also [socially],” …

  • Multi-sport complex planned

    Wednesday, June 17

    400 Bailey Ranch Road in Aledo will soon be home to a 43,000-square-foot indoor multi-sport complex. Owner and Aledo resident Ross Elmore said the facility will be “centered around the community …

  • Big Dreams

    Wednesday, June 17

    The Annetta Elementary School Choir performed “Big Dreams, A Musical Review” for family and friends on May 14. The award-winning group, directed by Jeannine Kessinger, teaches the audience to …

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