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The conviction and life sentence a Parker County jury gave a Springtown man last year for molesting a 16-year-old girl was affirmed by a recent appeals court ruling. Brian Lee

Springtown City Manager David Miller (right) runs Stars and Strides Stables Therapeutic Riding Center with wife Teresa and daughter Courtney. The organization annually participates in the Exceptional Rodeo in Parker County. Photo by Adair Duke

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David Miller, Springtown’s city administrator, has a side hustle. He helps wife, Teresa, run the Stars and Strides Stables Therapeutic Riding Center, a resource for special needs individuals, including military

The annual boys’ basketball camp was filled with young athletes who participated in all sorts of drills and competitions at the high school gym. SEE MORE PHOTOS, GROUP SHOTS ON PAGE 9A! Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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Hoops camp antici....pation

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The annual summer camp season always has a huge chunk of Springtown’s young athletes learn and/or sharpen skills, like in basketball (above and below) and softball (left).
Photos by Mark K. Campbell except softball

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As usual, Springtown youth pour into camps

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Porcupine Stadium has once again attracted an elite track meet; a Junior Olympics qualifier arrives June 20-22. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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Porcupine Stadium again the site of huge youth meet

If you have trouble moving around town this weekend or your favorite restaurant is jam-packed, there’s a reason. The United States Amateur Track Federation is retuning to Springtown for its

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‘It’s been a pleasure’

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Good N.E.W.S. is just that for many

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Summerfest draws folks

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Living life ‘bell to bell’

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Bike rally set here Sat.

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Law enforcement agencies team up

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NEWS

Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler tells a tale about a former sheriff during a recent tour of his office. Photo by Nicole Hart

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County sheriff’s a witness to history

He’s been present at some of the major moments in American history. Have you heard of the 1973 protests at Wounded Knee, South Dakota? Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler was there, in his capacity as a U.S. Marshal. Members of the American Indian...

Car accident claims unborn baby

Hoops camp antici....pation

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Youngsters place well in Parker Co. Livestock Show

SPORTS

Photo by Mark K. Campbell The annual football camp always attracts scores of young Porucpines; this year’s camp is July 16-18 at SHS.

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Camps over until July

Two camps remain this summer; both arrive in July. The annual football camp is set for the mornings of July 16-18 on the SHS campus. It costs $50 for the first participant; each child from the same family registering beyond that is half price. The...

Porcupine Stadium again the site of huge youth meet

As usual, Springtown youth pour into camps

Final June camp looms

Five Porcupines named to 8-4A All-District list

One more chance...

OBITUARIES

06/20/2019 - 5:00am

Joel Wallace, Sr.

Joel Warren “Papaw” Wallace, Sr., 81, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Graveside service was at 11 a.m. Saturday at Goshen Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at White’s Funeral Home, Springtown. Joel was born in Columbus, Georgia...

Donald Sessions

Upcoming Events

Football camp

07/16/2019 (All day)
Elite Volleyball Camp

07/29/2019 (All day)