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Aledo resident Sarah Wood is shown with some of the devices that can be used to enjoy eBooks, an Amazon Kindle, an iPad and a smart phone. JUDY SHERIDAN/ALEDO EXTRA PHOTO
The East Parker County Library has eBooks now, and techno-smart patrons will be able to access thousands of books and audiobooks on their personal eReaders.
To sign up for an OverDrive account, patrons will need the 13-digit EPCL account number on the back of their card.
Three downloadable items may be checked out at a time, and patrons can choose a one or two-week checkout period.
ESD No. 3 accepts petition from residents in Annettas, ETJs.
Three days after voters approved the annexation of Aledo’s fire district by Emergency Services District No. 1 on May 11, the board of ESD No. 3 voted to give some residents of Aledo’s fire district a different choice: coverage by ESD No. 3 instead.
Despite stiff opposition from most East Parker County mayors, Parker County voters decided May 11 that the Aledo Volunteer Fire Department district will join Emergency Services District No. 1.
Aledo teen needs heart transplant
Aledo Middle School student Dylan Hancock needs a heart transplant, and volunteers from the Aledo community — some 20 strong — are working hard to make sure he will be able to afford the many related expenses.
Ceremony kicks off construction of RWMH's connection to Interstate 20
The barricades stop southbound traffic on the Ric Williamson Memorial Highway at Ranger Highway. But the pavement continues, stopping just short of Interstate 20.
Fire from storm displaces family
Three family members were displaced due to a house fire in the 100 block of Portales Drive, near Thunder Head Lane, Wednesday night after lightning reportedly struck the roof of the home’s garage, igniting the attic.
Aledo ISD police officer honored
The Weatherford Optimist Club has presented the Law Enforcement Award to Aledo ISD Police Corporal Stephanie Alvarez.
Watkins resigns from Place 4; Hiebert appointed
Aledo City Councilman Randy Watkins has resigned after moving out of the city limits.
Martha Daugherty Beckman, daughter of the City of Aledo’s first mayor, will be on hand to help the city celebrate 50 years of incorporation this Saturday, May 18, during a program beginning at 10 a.m. at the Aledo Community Center, 104 Robinson Court.
Back then: Aledo long-timer Freddy Detherage
Freddy Detherage has spent a lifetime in the Aledo area.
Back then: Aledo long-timer W. H. "Dub" Bearden
W. H. “Dub” Bearden, 83, knows a thing or two about Aledo.
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