Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Reno residents and officials packed Reno Elementary School’s cafeteria to hear information from Parker County Judge Pat Deen, Precinct 1 Commissioner George Conley, and Sheriff Russ Authier.
To be Reno or not to be Reno
RENO — After a brief hiatus, the disincorporation movement has returned to Reno. In 2022, former Reno Mayor Eric Hunter collected what he thought was enough petition signatures to trigger …
Springtown Mayor Greg Hood takes a photo with Mary Harms after proclaiming Sept. 21, 2024, as Mary Harms Day in the city and gave Harms the key to the city during the Wild West Festival.
Longtime Wild West Festival coordinator receives special honor
SPRINGTOWN — Wild West Festival mainstay Mary Harms received the key to the city from Mayor Greg Hood last Saturday and intends to start using it immediately. “I’m going to …
Joshua Brandes
Man dies in motorcycle crash south of Springtown
SPRINGTOWN — A first responder died just south of Springtown Oct. 1 following a collision on Farm-to-Market Road 51. Yesterday afternoon, Springtown Police officers responded to reports of …
Sports
Lake Worth High School athletic director Nyja Rushing and senior Daniela Pio.
Lake Worth high school sports medicine program sees massive growth in numbers
Athletic director and student talk about growth and goals within program
Springtown Football Vs Graham 9-6-2024
On Friday, Sep 6, 2024, the Springtown Varsity Boys Football team won their Springtown High School game against Graham  High School by a score of 35-21.
Springtown Vs Brewer 9-10-2024
On Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024, the Springtown Varsity Girls Volleyball team won their Springtown High School match against brewer High School by a score of 3-1.
Lake worth Football Vs Brock 9-6-2024
The Lake Worth Bullfrogs took on the Brock Eagles on Sep. 6 at Lake worth high school.  
Azle Tennis Vs Granbury 9-10-2024
The  Azle Hornets took on the Granbury High School pirates in a district doubles tennis match Sept. 10 at the Granbury High School tennis courts.
Education
An instructor speaks with attendees of a similar workshop concerning creeks and streams last spring.
Library to hold water quality workshop
AZLE — For those wanting to learn more about water quality in Azle, free resources are soon to come. Last week, TRWD sprayed for weeds near Eagle Mountain Dam, prompting one citizen to …
Principal Nate Driver with Klaire Carlson, Dylan Maines and Azle Optimist Club President Tyler Harden.
Azle Optimist Club showcases September students
AZLE — At a Sept. 20 meeting, the Optimist Club of Azle recognized two Azle High School seniors, Dylan Maines and Klaire Carlson, as its Young Texan and Young Texanne for the month of …
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Azle High School Football 09-06-2024
The Azle Hornets took on the Weatherford Kangaroos Sept. 6 at Hornet Stadium in Azle. The Hornets beat the Kangaroos 51 to 28.
McNutt shows off a coyote skull and asks questions of kids in attendance.
Wild times at Azle Memorial Library
AZLE — Over the summer, Azle kids learned all about the animals that call North Texas home. Terri McNutt, conservation educator for the Texas Wildlife Association, visited the Azle Memorial …
Columnist
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.
Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an actor, author, playwright and entertainment producer/promoter.
Which side of the coin does your candidate fall on?
As time has passed, the leaders in education have adjusted and altered curriculums to align with the perceived needs of contemporary society. Two generations ago, a traditional education included a healthy dose of the sciences, civics, mathematics and traditional languages like Latin.
Jennifer Harrison - 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.
Chuchel
Chuchel, from Amanita Designs, is another lighthearted game from Jaromír Plachý. He started work on Chuchel shortly after finishing Botanicula in 2012.
Obituaries
Obituaries
Rita Virginia Davis 1949-2024
The community has lost a joyful light. Rita Davis never failed to meet someone she couldn't make smile and will be dearly missed. She was the first US born in her family and lived in Azle for all of …
Sharon Loue Vickers 1/11/1950 - 8/29/2024
Sharon Loue Vickers of Azle, Texas passed away at home on August 29, 2024. She was 74 years old. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 11th, 1950 to Sybil Jenkins. Sharon was married to her …
Jim Bob Fain 1963-2024
Jim Bob Fain, 61, of Springtown, passed away Sept. 26, 2024, after battling complications from a stroke and heart failure.
Louis Dwight “Bouncer” Clark 1947-2024
Louis Dwight “Bouncer” Clark, of Azle, passed away Sept. 20, 2024 at the age of 77.
John Myers 1954-2024
We lost a very special man Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, John Joseph Myers. The family will hold a private celebration of life.
Around the web
From trauma to turnout: Inside David Hogg's $8M bid to elect young progressives
 The 74 examines Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg's PAC to reshape America by electing more Gen Z and millennial progressives.
How Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations
Votebeat examines a campaign led by True the Vote that targeted tens of thousands of Texans over their eligibility to vote.
Germs, pollution and allergens can be spread around your house by an ordinary HVAC system.
Prepare Your Place for the Next Pandemic
(NAPSI)—While more than 1.1 million Americans lost their lives due to COVID-19, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, emerging HVAC technology is now available to protect homes …
Don’t just age, age better: 5 longevity tips for healthier aging
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Do your donations make a difference? Here's how to find out which charities have the most impact.
Nonprofit Finder examined data from GiveWell to see what charities offer donors the most bang for their buck.