The Community News

05/30/2026

Congratulations to the Ladycats on a great season!

The Aledo Ladycats story ended with a sting on May 29 playing in the state final against Barbers Hill. The Ladycats lost by run rule 11-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning, as a Lady Eagles …

05/30/2026

Aledo baseball wins game two against McKinney North 7-6 today, winning the state semifinal series 2-0. The Bearcats will play the winner between Lake Creek and Rouse at 4 p.m. on June 5 at Dell Diamond Field in Round Rock for the 5A Division I state championship.

05/29/2026

SOFTBALL: Aledo lost to Barbers Hill 11-0 by run rule in the fifth inning. The Ladycats gave the community a great season!

BASEBALL: Bearcats 7, McKinney North 6 final score. The Bearcats are going back to state!

Aledo Ladycats are playing their customary pregame hacky sack before the state championship softball against Barbers Hill.

05/29/2026

Aledo baseball wins game one by run-rule in its series against McKinney North 12-2. Game two is scheduled for 5 p.m. on May 29 at Dallas Baptist University in the 5A Division I state semifinals.

05/28/2026

Aledo Ladycat softball gets a send-off and are on their way to the state title game, scheduled for 4 p.m. on May 29 at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin against Barbers Hill.

05/27/2026

Enjoy our 2026 graduation video. The full-color Salute to the Senior Class printed section will be inserted in the May 29 printed edition.

Videography and editing by AJ Kessel.

05/26/2026

LIFE - Student talent on display

Student creativity and talent were on full display at this year’s student art show, which featured an impressive 227 entries from across the county. Participants represented schools including …

05/26/2026

LIFE - Celebrating artists each month

The Weatherford Art Association (WAA) announced the winners of its May Artist of the Month competition, highlighting the creativity and talent of its local artist members. The monthly …

05/26/2026

SOFTBALL - State semifinal win against Melissa

The Aledo Ladycats pulled off an upset in the state semifinal, beating two-time defending state champion Melissa on May 20 at Denton High School. The Ladycats won a close game 5-4 against the …