A nationwide event occurred recently involving tens of thousands of North Americans, and the whole thing went mostly unnoticed - literally right over our heads. At precisely 1 p.m. Saturday, …
The struggle for equal treatment for all people continues, but there was a time segregation was once not only the norm in the U.S., but also the law. In many places, African Americans …
Legacy. It’s a word we don’t use much anymore, but it’s something the ancients thought of incessantly. Perhaps it’s something we all should think of more. …
Nothing says Merry Christmas more than a brightly lit home, filled with joy and cheer. Such homes are abundant and have become an annual tradition in the Parker County Heritage Society's (PCHS) …
Aledo High School alum Gatlin Johnson might just have the perfect name for a country music singer and songwriter. A former running back on the Aledo Bearcats football team, Johnson now makes his …
The foundation of combat sports is understanding two things: distance and timing. In mixed martial arts, a fighter’s understanding of those two elements coupled with their ability to manage …
Listening to Don Collins describe his experience with migrants moving westward in the 1930s is like reading a passage from The Grapes of Wrath. This should not be surprising since Collins, 94, …
If you see Davhon Keys lost in thought, he might be contemplating the best way to get around an opponent's offensive line. Or the Aledo Bearcats senior linebacker could be thinking about which …
A building rich with history, fame and architecture, Steve Bolton bought the El Chico Club House in 1979. A single guy at the time, Bolton wanted a property he could work on himself. Starting in …
Grace House Ministries is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in Parker County this month and Executive Director Charley Rickey said the plan is to continue to expand and provide more services to people …
Amanda Lollar still remembers the day in 1988 when she happened upon an injured bat. The Parker County woman was well aware of the negative stereotypes associated with the furry little …
Long before he was leading junior college baseball programs to world series, Jeff Lightfoot was a standout athlete at Weatherford High School. His honors across two sports included being an …
For Bill McAdams, Jr., it's important to tell both sides of a story. The local actor/writer/director decided to write and direct his most recent film based on an incident that reminded him …
Movies aren’t just about visuals. When the message is good, it’s just as important to listen. Such is the case with the latest production from Bill McAdams Jr. and the Aledo Film …
Many people who have hung around Aledo and Annetta for a while have referred to Gay Larson as “Mother Nature.” But Catherine (Cat) Miller and the Parker County Master Gardeners …
On Aug. 5, 1957, American Bandstand, a show catering to teenage baby boomers and featuring popular songs and dances of the time, made its television debut. That was also the day that …
From the time she was a young girl, Hailey Bailey knew she wanted to be in show business. Originally from Fort Worth, Bailey and her family moved to the Willow Park area when she was …
Since 1878 Aledo United Methodist Church has opened its doors open to the community, giving people a safe place to go. The church has grown immensely …
From Pete’s to Jake’s With an anticipated opening in mid-August, Jake’s Burgers is hoping to bring life back into an old building off of FM 1187, a community hot spot during …
If you think going to the Bahamas is going to be a break from the Texas heat, well, sorry. The temperature while the lovely Mrs. Junell and I were there …
Constable Scott Jones has a tagline, and it can be seen in proud silver letters on the back of two of his three constable vehicles for Precinct 4. “Proudly Serving Our Courts and …
By Rick Mauch The Community News Hannah Baker has found the love of her life — theatre. If early results are an indication, she and the stage look to have a long and healthy …
Beatrice Marron took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and let her nostrils absorb the aroma around her. While silence wasn't necessary, those around her nonetheless said nothing in the moment. …
With the “dog” days of summer right around the corner, it is important to remember that our four-legged friends rely on us to help them keep cool. City of Weatherford …
Nov. 29, 2010, was the worst day of Kaye Jordan's life. Her only son, Austin Staggs, a 19-year old private first class in the Army, was killed by an Afghan soldier during his first and …