Thursday, December 12, 2024
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Azle students “make a splash” in poster contest
AZLE — Azle’s utility billing department held its first "Every Drop Counts" poster contest to help spread awareness about the importance of water conservation. The city ultimately …
Students enjoy suckers and wave to a news reporter outside the bus Dec. 5.
Crash course in fun
AZLE — The monotony of a normal school bus ride home was made a little more interesting for Azle students after a minor fender bender with a red 1998 Ford Ranger Splash in the 5200 block of …
Home baked and store-bought treats were served to hospital staff with a gold themed table setting.
Celebrating service
AZLE — Texas Health Azle Auxiliary volunteers rewarded and recognized Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle staff with and annual cookies and tea celebration Dec. 3. The event was …
Sports
Porcupines capture district championship
Folks in Springtown have waited a long time to say this. The Porcupines are sole possessors of the district football championship. The last time those words could be uttered in the north Parker …
Azle High School band director Greg Davis speaks to the band after its last performance of the season.
Marching season ends for Azle
AZLE — After qualifying for the finals at seventh place during the Oct. 26 UIL Area F 5A Marching Band Contest prelims in Birdville, the Azle High School MGP’s marching season came to an …
SHS Volleyball 10-8-2024
The Lady Porcupines didn’t let the past hold them down Tuesday, Oct. 8, when they hosted the Decatur Lady Eagles. Dating to 2014, when the teams began playing on a regular basis (with the …
SHS Football 10-11-2024
Friday, Oct. 11, the Springtown Porcupines football team took on the Fort Worth Eastern Hills Highlanders at Pojo Stadium. The Porcupines beat the Highlanders 35-0.
AHS Football 10-11-2024
On Friday, Oct 11, 2024, the Azle Varsity Boys Football team won their game against Fossil Ridge High School by a score of 54-53.
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Education
Cindy Burt and Cristina Gallagher take the oath of office at school board meeting.
LW ISD board welcomes new members, recognizes students, staff
LAKE WORTH — On Nov. 18, Lake Worth ISD newly-elected school board members Cindy Burt and Cristina Gallagher took the oath of office during a regularly scheduled school board meeting. Burt …
The AHS “Mary Poppins” cast.
AHS drama holds Poppins pop-ins for senior living facilities
AZLE — After months of preparation and countless hours spent rehearsing, Azle High School theater students held their first preview of this year’s presentation, “Mary …
Davis conducts the band and choir for the Veterans Day performance.
AHS bands together for veterans
AZLE — A benefit concert was held at Azle High School the evening of Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The Azle High School Wind Ensemble was joined by the school choir in patriotic tunes such as …
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Lake Run fun
AZLE — The Azle Lake Run has zipped through the community once again. The annual race, presented annually by the Azle Area Ministerial Alliance, was held Saturday, Nov. 2 at Ash Creek Park and …
Columnist
Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an actor, author, playwright and entertainment producer/promoter.
From My Front Porch
I love the state of Texas. I am proud to live here, proud to be a part of a vibrant, friendly community, and proud to do my part to maintain Texas traditions and customs. I have never been …
Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an actor, author, playwright and entertainment producer/promoter.
From My Front Porch
Seems like almost everyone collects something of some sort or another. My wife has a giant container full of old matchbooks she has been collecting for years, though since smoking has declined in …
Newspapers have an important role in maintaining America’s freedom
Newspapers have had an important role in our country since the very inception of our nation. One of the biggest political issues in colonial America was free speech and the right of citizens to speak …
My opinions on computer gaming and some of my favorite games. I’ve been playing games on the home computer since the days of the Trash 80. I love indie, open-world, unique, puzzle, and resource games. The cake is a lie.
Fun games with real-world physics
Here are a couple of quick-to-play physics games that will keep you entertained for a few of hours. 'Physics games' usually assign physical properties to objects in the game, and the puzzle is learning how to manipulate those physical properties to manipulate the object.
My opinions on computer gaming and some of my favorite games. I’ve been playing games on the home computer since the days of the Trash 80. I love indie, open-world, unique, puzzle, and resource games. The cake is a lie.
We Happy Few
We Happy Few is set in 1964 Britain, in an alternate timeline in which the nation lost the war with Germany. The citizens take a drug they call Joy that keeps them happy and causes memory loss, which is a bonus for many of these people. They have a lot of memories they’d like to suppress. But the drugs just aren’t working as well as they used to.
Obituaries
Obituaries
Maxie Louise Fair 1945 — 2024
Dear God, today we give you Maxie Louise Beard Fair, age 79, of Azle, after a brief battle with cancer. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Biggers Funeral Home. A funeral …
Bert Taylor 1937-2024
Bert Trude Reed Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Azle, Texas. Visitation is at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at Alexander's Midway Funeral Home, followed by …
Louise Ann Schulze 1950 — 2024
We remember Louise Ann Schulze, whose spirit departed us Nov. 22, 2024, at the age of 74. She was better known to her friends as Ann as she didn’t care for her birth name. She was born in …
James “Kirk” Edwards 1955 — 2024
James "Kirk" Edwards, a man of immense kindness, patience and devotion, passed away Nov. 26, 2024, surrounded by family. His legacy lives on in the love he gave, the lives he touched, and the values …
Peggy Ruth Carpenter 1942-2024
Our beloved Peggy Ruth Carpenter passed away peacefully at her home in Azle on Saturday, November 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation: 6-8pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024, White's …
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