While a total solar eclipse is an exciting experience for humans, many scientists and members of the public are preparing to capture how animals will react to the rare event. During previous …

Fort Worth — The Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History are partnering for a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse experience. Both venues will offer eclipse viewing …

AUSTIN – Katie Parker still gets nervous just crossing the street. Eight years ago, a careless driver plowed into her and her dog, Riley, while they were out for a jog. Parker was hit with such …

Cool Mornings, Warm Afternoons It’s that time of the year when you need to be prepared for both cool weather and sunny hot weather. Launching in the a.m. and running down the lake can be …

SPRINGTOWN — Cyclists, rejoice! Motorists, beware! Bicycle riders will be taking over Parker County roads during the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual All-American Bicycle Boo …

Springtown folks are invited to run with the doggies at the city animal shelter’s first annual 5K run.The dog-friendly 5K run on April 22 will be followed up with a silent auction fundraiser …

HOOD OUTDOORS     As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. A Granbury resident of more than 35 years, he has been fishing all of his life, and …

ON FISHING Popular Squaw Creek Park has reopened for boating, fishing enthusiasts MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. He has …

White-tailed deer season is about to start, with bow hunting opening on Oct. 1 and rifle on Nov. 5. While hunters are preparing their gear and deciding on the best spots to hunt this season, Texas …

Planning has started for Reno’s fall festival this year. The festival will be held from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 29 in a parking lot west of Reno Elementary School at 172 W. Reno Road. Candy donations are …

ON FISHING Observing boat traffic can help you make better fishing decisions MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. He has been a …

((((((((MW edit         ON FISHING   Rain, cooler temperatures have increased the action on our area lakes   MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing …

Families finally got to enjoy some time at the new Central Park Splash Pad over Labor Day weekend. Azle city council members and the mayor attended a grand opening ceremony on Sept. 3, welcoming the …

Luckily, the second half of August was a little more comfortable. We can appreciate this early cooling, but I am sure there is more summer to return. With this fair weather, we have had a few wind …

For a lot of people, dropping an item in the lake — cell phone, wallet, keys, watch — means you’ll never see it again. But Ryan Prigmore has changed that with his business, Blue Diver Search …

Out on the lake all day fishing a tournament, in the heat at work or participating in other outdoor activities in this brutal Texas heat can cause overheating of your body. Too much heat stress can …

After story time and a brief lesson on plants, several young children finally had time get their hands on some dirt. Last week, the children and their parents marched out of the Parker County …

Springtown golf tourney set to raise money for education STAFF REPORTS The 28th Annual Springtown Education Foundation Golf Tournament is at 8 a.m. June 10 at Cross Timbers Golf Course in …

ON FISHING MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. He has been fishing all of his life, and has been a licensed guide since 1998. …

The Azle Area Chamber of Commerce held its 17th annual golf tournament on May 13 at Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle. There were 26 teams and 100 golfers that came out to the tournament, …