Shawna Ford - Aledo City Council - Place 3

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

Here is a fun opportunity to share ideas for the City of Aledo's Parks Master Plan!

Ride. Explore. Share your ideas. 🚴‍♀️🚴

Join us Saturday, May 16 for our Parks Master Plan Kickoff event at Community Center Park (104 Robinson Court).

Between 10AM and noon, stop by The Pit to share your input with the project team, participate in input-gathering activities, then stick around to enjoy the pump track, trails and native gardens at your own pace.

At noon, we’ll roll out together on a community bike ride to Jakes Burgers (601 FM 1187), where the conversation continues from 12:30–2:00 PM in a casual, come-and-go setting on the patio.

This is the first of several opportunities to be part of the Parks Master Plan process, and we’re kicking things off in one of Aledo’s most loved spaces. All ages welcome.

Can’t make it? Share your input anytime by taking the Parks and Recreation Master Plan survey at https://fni.mysocialpinpoint.com/aledo-comprehensive-plan/aledo-comprehensive-plan-and-parks-master-plan-survey.

Bike Ride route map here:https://www.aledotx.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6511/f/uploads/parks_plan_kick-off_bike_route_map_aerial.pdf

05/04/2026

Aledo Alert: Water Main Break – Service Interruption Notice

UPDATE #2: Crews have completed repairs. Water service has been restored. Some residents may experience intermittent pressure or brief fluctuations as crews complete required state mandated disinfection and system flushing procedures.

UPDATE #1: ETA for restored service is now 6PM.

ORIGINAL: The City of Aledo Public Works Department is working to repair a water main break affecting the area shown on the attached map.

Residents in the impacted area are currently without water service. Crews are on site and actively working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. Water service is expected to be restored within approximately 2 hours.

We understand the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while repairs are completed.

05/04/2026

What a great opportunity!

😎Summer Program Spotlight: Summer Shutterbug Series📸

Summer Shutterbug Series📸 at the Aledo Public Library📚 is designed to inspire, educate, and empower photographers of all levels. Over six engaging weeks, Jun 11 - July 16, participants will explore the art and craft of photography from the ground up — all while gaining hands-on experience with industry professional, seasoned travel photographer, and creator of the Fort Worth Foto Fest, MacKenzie Hughes of Aledo Aperture. This series is designed for high schoolers and adults. Registration is required as space is limited. Sign up by visiting or calling the Aledo Public Library (817-441-6545) starting May 7th. Sign-ups are for the full 6-week commitment.

Each week combines instruction with live demonstrations and guided photowalks, getting you out from behind the classroom and into the real world with camera in hand. Each session builds on the last, giving you practical, real-world tools you can use immediately — from mastering your camera's settings to capturing stunning portraits and landscapes. You'll learn by doing, and you'll see the results for yourself.

Week 1 — Traveling With Your Camera Tips, gear essentials, and how to capture the world around you with confidence.
Week 2 — Camera Settings Demystified Understanding your camera's controls and learning how to use them to their fullest potential — on ALL cameras…even phones!
Week 3 — Composition The art of seeing and framing a great shot, and what separates a good photo from a memorable one.
Week 4 — Environmental Portraits Techniques for capturing people naturally and beautifully within the world around them.
Week 5 — Dramatic Landscapes How to find, frame, and photograph landscapes that are as breathtaking in print as they are in person. Search for the best lighting conditions and how to harness harsh/bright lighting to your advantage.
Week 6 — What To Do With Your Images Editing, printing, sharing, and preserving your work — because great photos deserve a great life after the shutter clicks.

Join us this summer and discover what your camera — and your eye — are truly capable of. Bring your camera and your curiosity!

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

A big THANK YOU to our amazing City of Aledo staff! We appreciate all you do to keep our city running smoothly!

May the Fourth be with you… and with the Force that keeps Aledo running strong.

This Staff Appreciation Week, we’re recognizing the real heroes of the City of Aledo—our team. Day in and day out, they serve our residents, solve challenges, and help shape the future of our community.

No capes. No lightsabers. Just commitment, grit, and pride in the place we call home.

Join us in thanking the Force behind Aledo.

05/01/2026

Connect with Aledo Police Department on Facebook!

🚔 Welcome to the official page of the Aledo Police Department 🚔

We’re proud to serve the Aledo community and are excited to connect with you here. This page will be used to share important updates, safety information, and community news.
Our goal is simple—build trust, stay transparent, and continue working alongside the community to keep Aledo a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.
Aledo PD is now on Facebook! We’re glad you’re here. 👋

04/30/2026

What an honor and a privilege it has been to serve on Aledo City Council for the last several years! Come welcome our newly elected city council members who are stepping up to serve.

The City of Aledo invites the community to a special reception honoring the service of Mayor Pro Tem Shawna Ford and celebrating the election of Council Members Ben Clark, Matt Poston and Melanie Allen.

📆 May 7, 2026
🕛 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Aledo Municipal Complex

Formal remarks recognizing Mayor Pro Tem Ford's service and the swearing-in of the new members will follow in the Council Chambers. We hope to see you there as we celebrate leadership, service and the continued growth of our community.

04/30/2026

Share your thoughts. The City of Aledo Comprehensive Plan survey is open until June 8th.

What should Aledo look like in the years ahead?

That’s exactly what our Comprehensive Plan is here to determine, and we want every Aledo resident to be involved!

Our project partners at Freese and Nichols have just uploaded a helpful presentation to our plan's website that walks you through:
👉 What the Comprehensive Plan is
👉 The timeline for the process
👉 How your input directly shapes the outcome
👉 Ways to get involved along the way

Please take a few minutes to explore the presentation and complete the community survey on the website. Survey topics include vision, housing, land use, transportation, economic development, downtown revitalization and parks and recreation.

🗓️ The survey is open through June 8.

🔗 Visit the Comprehensive Plan website at www.aledotx.gov/compplan to get started.

04/29/2026

United Way seeks disaster relief volunteers
The Parker County United Way of Parker County is organizing volunteers to help staff a disaster relief donation site. Your time can make an immediate impact for families working to recover.
Volunteer roles include:
• Sorting and organizing donated items
• Assisting with distribution to families in need
• Greeting and directing community members
• Helping keep the site running smoothly
Whether you can give a few hours or a full day, every moment matters.
To register, or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/4eh5jIm.

04/29/2026

Neighbors helping neighbors 🧡