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In this issue

  • Man who fired on LW police dies after standoff

    Tuesday, February 4

    LAKE WORTH — On Friday, Jan 30, a man was shot and killed by police officers after firing a weapon at the officers following a chase and hours-long standoff at a Fort Worth home Thursday, …

  • FW church spreads awareness of trafficking in DFW

    Tuesday, February 4

    LAKE WORTH — Human trafficking, a pervasive crime that impacts millions of people worldwide, continues to be a significant issue in Tarrant County and across the DFW metroplex. Lighthouse …

  • Pedestrian critically injured in Springtown hit-and-run; Wfd man charged

    Tuesday, February 4

    SPRINGTOWN — The suspect in a hit-and-run incident that left a pedestrian with critical injuries has been arrested, according to police. The victim in the incident was transported to a …

  • Man airlifted from JPS Azle after falling 30 feet

    Tuesday, February 4

    AZLE — An unidentified man was evacuated from Azle by an air medical helicopter after falling from a tree around noon Jan. 31. According to Azle Fire Department Chief Will Scott, the individual …

  • Springtown ISD approves ‘23-‘24 financial audit

    Tuesday, February 4

    SPRINGTOWN — On Jan. 21, the Springtown Independent School District board of trustees approved the district's financial audit for the 2023-2024 school year, with positive results for the …

  • Springtown Lions Club: A legacy of service and community

    Tuesday, February 4

    SPRINGTOWN — The Springtown Lions Club was founded Dec. 3, 1959, and has been a pillar of service in the community ever since. Jaclyn Taylor is the secretary for the Lions Club and explained …

  • Brundrett won’t seek another term; Goode files for mayor seat

    Tuesday, February 4

    AZLE — Alan Brundrett, Azle’s mayor of nearly 14 years, has announced he will not run for re-election this May. Brundrett has spent 22 years in total serving on the Azle City Council. He …

  • Not taken for ‘granite’

    Monday, February 3

    AZLE — The Azle City Council denied a zoning change request at its Jan. 21 meeting, giving peace of mind to some residents of Gipson Road. A representative of Stone Creek Tx Investments …

  • Smiling through the pain

    Monday, February 3

    AZLE — An unidentified student injured his elbow in a match during a Jan. 31 district wrestling meet held at Azle High School and was transported off campus via ambulance. Around noon Friday, …

  • Popcorn Players conclude “Anybody Out There?”

    Monday, February 3

    AZLE — Azle’s Popcorn Players Theater finished it first show of 2025, with the final performance of “Anybody Out There?” occurring Sunday, Feb. 2. The farcical comedy was …

  • Night to Shine arrives Feb. 7

    Monday, February 3

    AZLE — It’s time to get those dancing shoes out and get ready for Azle’s Night to Shine. Azle’s third annual special needs prom will take place at the Church at Azle, 1801 S. …

  • Margaret A. "Peggy" Helm 1951 — 2025

    Monday, February 3

    Margaret “Peggy” Anne Helm passed away Friday morning, Jan. 24, 2025. A Celebration of Life memorial service was at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at First Methodist Church of Azle, 200 …

  • Clarence Vincent Simpson 1937 — 2025

    Monday, February 3

    Clarence Vincent Simpson, known to all as “Larry,” was born Feb. 26, 1937, in Bellaire, Ohio, and passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. He spent his last 54 years in Texas, and the …

  • ‘The Cold Case Foundation: How a Team of Experts Solves Murders and Missing Persons Cases’

    Monday, February 3

    And there you were, at a dead end. Your GPS sent you there, didn’t it? Or it looked like an interesting road, an adventure in the middle of an otherwise normal day but it simply … …

  • Deaf Smith: Rancher, Ranger, scout, San Jacinto hero

    Monday, February 3

    EDITOR’S NOTE: The story of Deaf Smith is told by his great-great-great-great-grandson Christopher Hull. He is a member of the Ephraim Daggett Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas in …

  • Azle swimmers compete at regionals

    Monday, February 3

    Eight members of the Lady Hornets will be competing this weekend at the Class 5A Region II Swim Meet in Mansfield. Karla Rodriguez is competing in three events, while Kayley Brekel is in two. …

  • Lake Worth soccer becomes one family under coach Robert Alvarez

    Monday, February 3

    Lake Worth ISD made a change this past summer to hire Robert Alvarez as boys and girls high school soccer coach. This will be his first season as head coach for both girls and boys as he switches his …

  • The tree that stands watch at the Alamo

    Monday, February 3

    This past weekend I traveled to San Antonio to take in an event I had long wanted to attend. Since the event was Friday night, there was a concern about my working Friday and still managing to get to …