Monday, December 9, 2024
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Wapiti’s winter wonderland
AZLE — On Wapiti Drive, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Terry Free invited spectators from across Azle to visit a winter wonderland at 256 Wapiti Drive in the Deer Ridge …
Santa Claus takes a picture with 9-month-old Emberlee Davis and multiple other children during Old-Fashioned Christmas Dec. 9, 2023 in the Springtown Square.
Springtown’s Old-Fashioned Christmas due Dec. 14
SPRINGTOWN — For years now, the City of Springtown has hosted its annual Old-Fashioned Christmas. This cherished event brings the Springtown community together and offers a festive, …
The Harley-Davidson motorcycle Brad Baltzell bought a few months before his daughter, Alyssa, passed away.
Motorcycle ride honors daughter, spreads fentanyl awareness
SPRINGTOWN — Springtown local Brad Baltzell hosted the first annual “Alyssa’s Ride,” part of The Alyssa Project, Saturday, Nov. 30 to honor all those lost to fentanyl and to …
Sports
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.
2024 Azle Home coming
On Oct. 4 the Azle Hornets homecoing game filled the hornet stadium and withy score of 48-43 the Hornets beat the Birdville Hawks.
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 …
Cross Timbers students learn listening through Academy 4
AZLE — Azle schools are making leaps in learning by connecting mentors and mentees. Mentor Jamie Westbrook and fourth grader Max Lombardi spoke and played games at Cross Timbers Elementary …
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
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.
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.
Obituaries
Obituaries
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 …
Evelyn Etta (Nerger) Rayfield Reese 1927-2024
Evelyn Etta (Nerger) Rayfield Reese passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Springtown. Visitation was 10-11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, at White’s Funeral Home in Springtown. Graveside service …
Glenda Sue (Neighbors) Owen 1938-2024
Sue Owen, of Reno, was born May 29, 1938 and passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 at Windsor Court in Weatherford. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Reno, …
Cinda Ann Rhodes-Hopp 1948-2024
Cinda Ann Rhodes-Hopp of Azle was called home to be with our Lord Nov. 11, 2024, at the age of 76. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Ave., …
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