Springtown Epigraph

Featured

Parker County mourns loss of Sheriff larry Fowler

Sheriff Larry Fowler File photo

Thu, 03/04/2021 - 5:00am

Parker County mourns loss of Sheriff Larry Fowler

After 16 years of service to Parker County, Sheriff Larry Fowler died Saturday, Feb. 27. He was 82.

Springtown’s police chief takes oath, new council member sworn in

Crescencio Salazar being sworn in as police chief by City Secretary Denise Taylor during the Feb. 25 Springtown City Council meeting. Photos courtesy City of Springtown

Thu, 03/04/2021 - 5:00am

Springtown’s police chief takes oath, new council member sworn in

Springtown’s new police chief Crescencio Salazar, who served as interim police chief since Oct. 1, took the oath of office during the Feb. 25 city council meeting. He brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience to the agency, including more than eight years with Springtown Police Department.

Springtown baseball goes 2-2 in kennedale tournament

Springtown High shortstop Cristian Hernandez throws to fi rst base during a tournament game against Alvarado last Thursday afternoon. Photo by Quinton Lilley

Thu, 03/04/2021 - 5:00am

Springtown baseball goes 2-2 in kennedale tournament

Last week, the Springtown baseball team split four games at the Kennedale Tournament after winning their home opener against Graham last Tuesday night.

lady ‘Pines go 4-2 at Stephenville Softball tourney

Springtown High third baseman Shaylee Mann fields a ball before throwing to first at a recent home game. Photo by Quinton Lilley

Thu, 03/04/2021 - 5:00am

Lady ‘Pines go 4-2 at Stephenville Softball Tourney

The Springtown High softball team hit the road for the first time this season as they played in the Stephenville Tournament this past weekend.

Community comes together

Ice and snow blanketed Springtown with freezing temperatures, leaving many people without water or power for several hours. Emergency crews worked around the clock to restore water, power, put out fires and respond to traffic accidents. Photo by Quinton Lilley

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 5:00am

Community comes together

With residents lacking basic necessities in the aftermath of the winter storm, locals took to social media to help each other. This community-wide effort helped people find clean drinking water, food pantries, open restaurants, firewood, rides to work and specific plumbing parts.

TOP HEADLINES

Parker County mourns loss of Sheriff Larry Fowler

03/04/2021 - 5:00am
Springtown’s police chief takes oath, new council member sworn in

03/04/2021 - 5:00am
Springtown baseball goes 2-2 in kennedale tournament

03/04/2021 - 5:00am
Lady ‘Pines go 4-2 at Stephenville Softball Tourney

03/04/2021 - 5:00am
Community comes together

02/25/2021 - 5:00am
SHS softball opens with a bang!

02/25/2021 - 5:00am
Storm’s aftermath problematic

02/25/2021 - 5:00am
SHS boys’ basketball season ends in loss at F.W. Castleberry

02/18/2021 - 5:00am
Governor declares ERCOT reform after thousands without power

02/18/2021 - 5:00am
Crescencio Salazar appointed police chief

02/18/2021 - 5:00am
Lady ‘Pines season ends with losses at Krum and Argyle

02/11/2021 - 5:00am
Springtown boys’ hoops drop road game at No. 3 Argyle

02/11/2021 - 5:00am
First responders vaccination clinic

02/11/2021 - 5:00am
Winchester conviction upheld, will serve two 45-year sentences

02/11/2021 - 5:00am
SMS students selected for all-region band

02/11/2021 - 5:00am

NEWS

Black Balloon day march 6

Joseph Castro (left) with his mother Jessica Castro Photo courtesy of Jessica Castro

03/04/2021 - 5:00am

Black Balloon Day March 6

Joe and Jessica Castro know they are not the only parents grieving the loss of a child to a drug overdose, but at times they feel all alone. Their son, Joseph Castro, died of a fentanyl overdose June 24, 2019. He was 28. Jessica Castro said she was...

Upcoming Food Pantry locations

COVID-19 UPDATE

AARON & JEANNIE BEDFORD

Springtown’s police chief takes oath, new council member sworn in

Assistance available for post-storm relief

SPORTS

lady ‘Pines go 4-2 at Stephenville Softball tourney

Springtown High third baseman Shaylee Mann fields a ball before throwing to first at a recent home game. Photo by Quinton Lilley

03/04/2021 - 5:00am

Lady ‘Pines go 4-2 at Stephenville Softball Tourney

The Springtown High softball team hit the road for the first time this season as they played in the Stephenville Tournament this past weekend. After a blowout victory last Tuesday night at home, the Lady Porcupines went 4-2 in Stephenville’s...

Springtown baseball goes 2-2 in kennedale tournament

SHS softball opens with a bang!

Sawyer and Teague find common ground

Lady ‘Pines dominate in season opener

Springtown wins defensive battle with Graham

OBITUARIES

Fred “Ted” Austin

03/04/2021 - 5:00am

Fred “Ted” Austin

Fred “Ted” Austin, 80, passed away, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at home. He was born July 22, 1940 in Reno to Fred and Cyril “Susie” (Castleberry) Austin. They both preceded him in death along with his brothers, Woody and Don Austin and sister,...

Robert Bolen, Jr.

Jacqueline Bostick Hughes