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In this issue

  • Farewell to a colleague, co-worker and dear friend

    Thursday, December 19, 2024

    There are two articles in today’s newspaper detailing the retirement of Kim Ware as publisher of the Tri-County Reporter. I instructed our staff to create the articles because I know people in …

  • Classifieds Thursday | December 19, 2024

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

  • Ware retires after 25 years with newspaper

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    AZLE — Longtime newspaper publisher Kim Ware retired from the Tri-County Reporter Dec. 19. Ware has served as publisher for the Azle News and The Springtown Epigraph, which evolved into the …

  • Season's Greetings | December 2024

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

  • Pelican Bay continues growing, allocates funds

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    PELICAN BAY — Pelican Bay City Council addressed issues of security, funding and growth at a Dec. 10 meeting. Council members approved a memorandum of understanding with the Azle ISD …

  • ‘Bay officer receives Lifesaving Award

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    PELICAN BAY — Pelican Bay Police Sgt. Justin Spurgeon was recognized with the city’s Lifesaving Award for going above and beyond in the line of duty. At the start of the Dec. 10 Pelican …

  • Poppin' performance

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024

    Azle High School performed its production of "Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical" Nov. 21-24. Lyla Castro, who played Mary Poppins, stepped into the role perfectly, imitating Poppins' personality …

  • Parker County appoints financial crimes investigator

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024

    PARKER COUNTY — In a Dec. 11 press release, Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier announced the expansion of the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division with the creation of a financial …

  • Porcupine Academy: A year of growth, challenges and successes

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024

    SPRINGTOWN — Now in its second year, Porcupine Academy has faced its fair share of challenges, but the program is finding ways to support students who need a non-traditional approach to …

  • Silver Dollar Classics Car club presents check to Lincoln the Brave

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024

    SPRINGTOWN — The Silver Dollar Classics Car club presented a check to the Lincoln the Brave organization after raising funds from the vintage car show back in November. On Sunday, Dec. 15, …

  • Sports Roundup

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024

    The Azle Hornets and Lady Hornets each had strong showings at the prestigious War Games competition at Frisco Memorial High School recently. The Hornets won the tournament, defeating Southlake …

  • James Bobbit 1974 — 2024

    Monday, December 16, 2024

    James Bobbitt passed away Dec. 12, 2024 after a year-long fight with esophageal cancer. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Flower Mound Family Funeral Home, 3550 Firewheel Drive, …

  • Jean Womack 1932 — 2024

    Monday, December 16, 2024

    Jean Womack was welcomed into heaven by her heavenly Father Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Her beloved husband Bill was also waiting for her in heaven with open arms. Jean passed away on the fifth …

  • Kenneth Burkhalter 1940 — 2024

    Monday, December 16, 2024

    It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth M. Burkhalter. Kenneth passed away Dec. 10, 2024, at the age of 84 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Please see the full …

  • ‘Tis the season

    Monday, December 16, 2024

    Exemplifying the “reason for the season,” the Azle Area Ministerial Alliance gave several monetary gifts during its Dec. 10 …

  • Students earn CNAs

    Monday, December 16, 2024

    AZLE —This year, 32 students completed a certified nursing assistant program, offered by Azle High School, with a 100% pass rate. Students work at the eldercare facility from mid-October …

  • 4 Azle FBLA students 1st in Area, advance to State

    Monday, December 16, 2024

    AZLE — Future Business Leaders of America is the largest business, career and technical student organization in the world. Each year, FBLA helps over 230,000 members prepare for careers in …

  • Azle retirement home uses baby dolls in dementia care, seeks sponsors

    Tuesday, December 3, 2024

    AZLE — Legacy Oaks of Azle, a local senior living community, is partnering with The Grand Baby Project to introduce therapy dolls to its memory care residents and invites families, businesses …