Springtown McDonald’s employee arrested in credit card fraud scheme

A Springtown McDonald's employee was arrested for allegedly double-charging customers' credit cards and routing the fraudulent funds to his personal account.

City of Aledo debuts new municipal complex in ribbon-cutting ceremony

The City of Aledo officially opened the Aledo Municipal Complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

Ex-Parker County firefighter arrested for indecent exposure

A former Parker County Emergency Services District No. 1 employee was arrested last week on an indecent exposure charge.

City of Aledo picks Candice Edmondson as new city leader

New Aledo City Manager Candice Edmondson, currently the City Manager of Richland Hills and a Parker County native, was unanimously selected by the City Council and will begin her role in early January.

Thousands attend 'No Kings' protests Dallas-Fort Worth despite rain

The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers.

Educator no longer with Weatherford ISD after video shows restraint of autistic boy

A Weatherford ISD educator resigned after video surfaced showing her physically restraining an 8-year-old special needs student on the ground, an incident the parents were not informed about for months.

Lewisville man sentenced for string of North Texas bank robberies

A Lewisville man was sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison Tuesday for a 2022 bank robbery in Lewisville and for his involvement in a string of other North Texas bank robberies.

Contractor charged with felony theft after allegedly taking $5,000+ for uninstalled garage doors

A contractor, Phillip Wayne Parsons, was charged with felony theft for allegedly taking over $5,100 for garage doors that were never delivered or installed, prompting the Sheriff's Office to issue a public warning about contractor fraud.

Previous convictions enhance charge for contractor accused of keeping $15,000 deposit

A contractor was arrested on a felony theft charge, enhanced by previous convictions, for allegedly taking a $15,000 down payment from a Parker County homeowner for a shop he failed to complete.

Contractor arrested for allegedly stealing a $20K pool deposit in Parker County

A contractor was arrested for felony theft and misappropriation of funds after allegedly taking a $20,000 deposit for a pool without performing any work in Parker County.

Aledo names Carol L. Riddle as its first-ever Chief of Police

Carol L. Riddle has been sworn in as the first-ever chief of police for the City of Aledo, marking a historic launch for the new police department.

"Did you get your package?": Car crashes into Amazon delivery truck

A driver who reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into an Amazon delivery truck in North Texas. A doorbell camera captured video of the crash, as well as the Amazon driver's concern for his customers.

Millsap ISD educators accused of failing to report abuse say they reported months ago

Three Millsap ISD educators say they are shocked to have been indicted on Thursday for failing to report abuse of a student; abuse they claim they brought to administrators' attention months ago.

Parker Co. Grand Jury indicts 4 Millsap ISD educators
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A Parker County Grand Jury has indicted four former Millsap ISD educators, including the ex-superintendent, on charges of failing to report alleged abuse in a special needs classroom.

Grand Jury indicts 4 Millsap ISD educators for alleged failure to report child abuse

A Parker County Grand Jury has indicted four former Millsap ISD educators, including the ex-superintendent, on charges of failing to report alleged abuse in a special needs classroom.