Crystal Brown cbrown@weatherforddemocrat.com Community leaders of East Parker County walked out of a 12-hour mediation late last week effectively ending a five-year dispute over the ownership and water rates of the Deer Creek and Dyegard water systems.

Court-ordered mediation between the cities of Willow Park, Annetta, Annetta South, Hudson Oaks, Aledo, and the Parker County Utility District began at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov.

Editor's note: This is the third in a series of stories showing the various sides of the Deer Creek and Dyegard water system issues in East Parker County.

Editor's note: This is the second in a series of stories showing the various sides of the Deer Creek and Dyegard water system issues in East Parker County.

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of stories showing the various sides of the Deer Creek and Dyegard water system issues in East Parker County.

Sara Ortega sortega@weatherforddemocrat.com Aledo City Council met Thursday night to hear a new design concept for FM 1187 downtown and options for water and sewer rate increases.

Larry Jay Mcquien, 55, of Aledo was struck and killed while riding his bicycle on the north service road of Interstate 20 Saturday.

Texas Lutheran University will host an exhibit by American contemporary artist Steve Brudniak, Thursday Sept.

The City Council trimmed expenses Tuesday night after financial statements revealed the city-operated Easton Gas System is more than $1,100 in the red.

Chelsea L. McGowan cmcgowan@weatherforddemocrat.com While it might seem to some that 16 months is a long time to campaign for office, Mason Wallis said he feels he probably should have started his quest for a commissioner's seat much sooner.