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Thu, 11/22/2018 - 12:00am

Springtown sees 2 non-district hoops contests

As the Thanksgiving Break arrived, the Spring-town High School basketball teams played in non-district contests. The Lady Porcupines (1-3) hosted Millsap and the contest went back and forth. When the

Dirt work began at the future site of Tractor Supply Nov. 15. The store expects to open in early 2019 and employ 10-15 folks. Photo by Christina Derr

Thu, 11/22/2018 - 12:00am

Work begins on Tractor Supply site

Another business is coming to Springtown. The earliest stages of construction for the new Tractor Supply have begun. The Tennessee-based retailer broke ground on its 3.5-acre site Nov. 15, and

Thu, 11/22/2018 - 12:00am

Autumn arrangement

Thanksgiving-themed decor – like this display at a home on Second Street – can be found all over town. Photo by Christina Derr

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 10:47am

PCSO investigation shows deputy injury caused by malfunction of his backup weapon

An “extensive investigation” into the incident in which a Parker County sheriff’s deputy was shot in the foot while responding to a trespassing call revealed the injury was caused by the deputy’s m

Springtown’s James Wann is basket-bound with the ball during the Porcupines’ season-opening contest against Fort Worth Southwest at the SHS gym. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 5:00am

Boys open with FW S’west

It was cold outside Nov. 13 and the Fort Worth Southwest bus was late, but the Porcupines’ basketball season finally got underway at the SHS gym. The visiting Raiders scored

TOP HEADLINES

Porcupines clinch co-championship

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Man flees, tosses drugs

11/15/2018 - 5:00am
WWII vet honored

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First responders lauded at annual appreciation night

11/15/2018 - 5:00am
Reward offered in shooting of deputy

11/15/2018 - 5:00am
Band takes ninth at state again

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Springtown man remembers WWII

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Ladies clinch playoff berth

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Springtown crushes Decatur Eagles, 75-35

10/25/2018 - 12:00am
Carroll facing PC jury

10/25/2018 - 12:00am
Sound of Springtown marches toward state

10/25/2018 - 12:00am
Murder trial of local couple begins

10/25/2018 - 12:00am
Ladies victors in must-win match

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Porcupines crush Mineral Wells

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Weekend rains quash local events

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NEWS

11/22/2018 - 12:00am

Hay! Fire!

A “mechanical failure” caused a fire in the 900 block of Walnut Creek Drive in Springtown on Saturday, Nov. 17. According to Emergency Services District 1 Fire Chief Stephen Watson, the property owners were bailing hay when a mechanical error caused...

Students help the homeless

Texas job growth record shattered

Suiting up

Sing, sing a song

Deputy injury found to be caused by weapon malfunction

SPORTS

The kicking of Brendan Hall was a key component in the Porcupine season. In the tight bi-district clash against Hereford, the sophomore nailed a long kick to put the game into overtime then made another field goal in the extra period. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

11/22/2018 - 12:00am

Porcupines topped late in bi-district

It was a game that all those who were there will not forget. When the overtime dust had settled in Snyder in the bi-district game between Springtown (8-3) and Hereford (7-4), the Whitefaces had defeated the Porcupines 34-31. It was a game where SHS...

Ladies land 7 on v’ball All-District list

Springtown sees 2 non-district hoops contests

Porcupines clinch co-championship

Hoops girls top Alvord

Football contest over

OBITUARIES

11/22/2018 - 12:00am

Wayne Edward Allison

Wayne Edward Allison, 46, passed away, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Memorial services were held, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 at Lakeside Baptist with burial following at Goshen Cemetery under the direction of Alexander's Midway. Wayne was born Nov. 1, 1972 in...

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