Hello Weatherford! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Massive Aledo housing plans, James and the Giant Peach, and sensory storytime + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Major development proposal: Aledo 240, a 238.53-acre project near Aledo, filed with Fort Worth on June 8, would add 650 single-family homes, 1,500 multifamily units and 1,000 townhomes north of I-20 -- see the Aledo project plans.
New research hub takes shape: TCU announced the Roach Institute for Athlete Engineering after a $10 million gift from Fort Worth’s Roach Foundation. Vice Provost Reuben Burch will lead, and Jim Weinstein was named director -- explore the new institute.
Defense keeps him valuable: Evan Carter’s elite glove kept him in the Rangers’ plans despite a quiet bat, as defense and speed won out during recent roster reshuffling affecting the outfield -- see Carter’s glove impact.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your backyard daydream spot: Need a quick reset without leaving town, Chandor Gardens is your slow-walk, deep-breath, phone-on-silent kind of place, with winding paths, shaded nooks, and just enough scenic corners to make even a Tuesday feel like a mini getaway.
Playtime, sorted: Locally owned Grand Adventure packs Parker County’s largest family entertainment center into one easy stop, with a 9-turn go-kart track, 18-hole mini golf with waterfalls, a prize-happy arcade and fresh hot food, perfect for burning off energy and earning instant hero points with the fam.
Evening energy boost: Under the lights at Soldier Spring Park, rally friends for a casual game on the ball fields, rotate to the tennis or pickleball courts, then take a breather by the Veterans Memorial. It’s the low-effort, high-morale midweek reset your Weatherford routine has been hinting at.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦖 Dino Bo (K-5th) @ Weatherford Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:30 AM – Give the K-5 crowd a legit excuse to roar. It’s carnivores vs herbivores, with how the hunters chased, how the salad eaters stayed off the menu, and hands-on time with real dinosaur fossils. You supervise, they learn, everyone sleeps well.
📖 Storytime: Sensations @ Weatherford Public Library | Thursday (6/25) at 10:30 AM – Storytime is going full sensory, inviting the small humans to see, touch, and hear their way through play, no shushing required. Expect textures to squish, sounds to chase, and imaginations to stretch, while the adults enjoy the rare joy of sanctioned chaos.
🖍 Sensory Fine Motor Class June 25 @ Hope's Ventures | Thursday (6/25) at 1:00 PM – Finally, a class where getting messy counts as enrichment. The kids or grandkids dive into water play, potting plants, simple food prep, slime, dough, and crafts, all indoors and out. You supervise, they hone fine motor skills, your kitchen stays clean, everyone sleeps well.
🏫 Homeschool Resource Fair @ Weatherford Public Library | Thursday (6/25) at 2:00 PM – If your kitchen table doubles as a classroom, this Homeschool Resource Fair is your treasure map. Meet local vendors with co-ops, hybrid options, private lessons, sports, classes, and actually useful discounts. Finally, socialization is a booth, not your aunt’s opinion.
🛍 Weatherford First Monday Trade Days 2026 @ Heritage Park | Friday (6/26) at 9:00 AM – If you know, you know: the weekend before the first Monday means Trade Days at Heritage Park, a tradition since 1858. Shop vendors for unique finds, local flavors, and prime people-watching, with free admission and parking. July scoots for Spark in the Park, because priorities.
🧽 Whs Wrestling Car Wash @ Weatherford Ninth Grade Campus | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – If your car looks like it just wrestled a dust storm, the WHS crew hosts its annual summer car wash fundraiser for donations. They know holds, they know hoses, and every scrub helps the boys and girls gear up for next season.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Weatherford report Weather forecastToday — High: 96°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear. Low around 75, with temperatures rising to around 77 overnight. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 97°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 0%
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