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September 18, 2026

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In this issue

  • Sports Briefs for Sep. 18

    Thursday, September 17

    Area runners among state leaders...

  • Commissioners hear update on transportation projects

    Thursday, September 17

    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 …

  • Dedicated community servants

    Thursday, September 17

    As the Aledo Bearcats take the field Friday night I will be passing the gavel as the president of the National Newspaper Association Foundation to Jeanne Straus of Chester, New York. It has been …

  • In Style

    Thursday, September 17

    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 …

  • Hejny has record-tying debut with CSU

    Wednesday, September 16

    Hauss Hejny’s long awaited first complete game as a starting college quarterback was one for the record books. The former Aledo Bearcat threw five touchdowns in his debut with the …

  • Bearcats take on Granbury in district opener

    Wednesday, September 16

    The Aledo Bearcats finished off non-district play last week with their first win of the season against Euless Trinity. That win was aided by strong offensive and defensive play. District play …

  • Ladycats sweep Arlington Bowie

    Wednesday, September 16

    The Aledo Ladycats swept Arlington Bowie on Tuesday, Sept. 15, with set scores of 25-10, 27-17, 25-15. Outside hitter Kaelee Berkley led the team in kills with 16, while libero Karsyn Evans led …

  • Aledo ISD wins first-ever THSADA Class 5A Texas Cup in athletics

    Wednesday, September 16

    The Texas High School Athletic Directors Association recently honored Aledo ISD with the Texas Cup for the district’s 2025-26 sports seasons. The award, in its first year, recognizes the top …

  • ‘One thing’

    Wednesday, September 16

    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 …

  • Senate GOP opens wallet for Paxton’s campaign

    Wednesday, September 16

    The Senate Republican leadership is pouring tens of millions of dollars into the U.S. Senate campaign of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is locked in a tight race with …

  • Lady Roos dominate Arlington Lamar at home

    Wednesday, September 16

    The Weatherford Lady Roos had another sweeping victory at home Tuesday, Sept. 15, against Arlington Lamar. The Lady Roos won 3-0 and played one of their cleanest matches from start to finish of …

  • Roos open district at Martin

    Wednesday, September 16

    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 …

  • Roos face 0-2 Paschal on short week

    Wednesday, September 16

    The Weatherford Kangaroos are scheduled to play their final non-district game on the road at Paschal one day earlier on Thursday, Sept. 10. The Panthers …

  • Gonzalez family named Thanksgiving Trot recipients

    Wednesday, September 16

    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, …

  • Rocky Mountain High

    Wednesday, September 16

    It wasn’t just lyrics in a song when John Denver sang “Rocky Mountain High.” He was expressing the magical feeling people experience when they fall in love with …

  • Cleta Ann ‘Granny’ Mize

    Wednesday, September 16

    Cleta Ann Mize was born May 13, 1932, in McAlester, Oklahoma, and passed away on Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 94. Cleta grew up in a small farmhouse as the only girl among seven brothers. Life …

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