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Springtown police capture fugitive from Arizona

Dylan Dutton Courtesy PCSO

Thu, 01/20/2022 - 12:00am

Springtown police capture fugitive from Arizona

A fugitive from Arizona was found and arrested Tuesday in Springtown.

Thu, 01/20/2022 - 12:00am

Walnut Creek SUD gets update on new radio transmitters

The Walnut Creek Special Utility District board meeting on Monday proceeded with much less tension than the December board meeting.

A tale of two chiefs: Briar-Reno Fire Department chiefs retire

Retiring chief Shannon Smithers, right, on the scene. Smithers’ last day with the Briar-Reno Fire Department was on Jan. 6. Courtesy of the Briar-Reno Fire Department Facebook page

Thu, 01/20/2022 - 12:00am

A tale of two chiefs: Briar-Reno Fire Department chiefs retire

After several years of leading the Briar-Reno Fire Department, two chiefs are stepping down from their roles.

Just breathe

Springtown Elementary fourth grader Zaylee Moody closes her eyes and sits quietly at her desk during a meditation in Aimee Wood’s class in November. Photo by Madelyn Edwards

Thu, 01/13/2022 - 12:00am

Aimee Wood’s fourth grade class at Springtown Elementary School opened with meditation on a Monday in November.

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Ashtyn Rogers sustained a brain injury from a serious wreck in late December. Her family and friends are raising money for her hospital bills and other expenses on GoFundMe. Courtesy photo

Thu, 01/13/2022 - 12:00am

Community pulls together for Springtown young woman injured in a wreck

Lexi Hardwick and Ann Attaway described their mutual friend Ashtyn Rogers’ persistence as one of her defining attributes. The couple is counting on this quality to help their friend recover from a serious car wreck that resulted in a coma.

TOP HEADLINES

Springtown police capture fugitive from Arizona

01/20/2022 - 12:00am
Walnut Creek SUD gets update on new radio transmitters

01/20/2022 - 12:00am
A tale of two chiefs: Briar-Reno Fire Department chiefs retire

01/20/2022 - 12:00am
Just breathe

01/13/2022 - 12:00am
Community pulls together for Springtown young woman injured in a wreck

01/13/2022 - 12:00am
Springtown girls wallop Lake Worth in district clash

01/06/2022 - 5:00am
Springtown basketball boys back on district track

01/06/2022 - 5:00am
Springtown wrestlers seek individuality, personal growth

01/06/2022 - 5:00am
Springtown woman injured in rollover

01/06/2022 - 5:00am
Infused in history

01/06/2022 - 5:00am
Springtown girls fall to top 5 team

12/30/2021 - 5:00am
Springtown cheerleaders ready to shine at contests

12/30/2021 - 5:00am
Outreach of Hope: Springtown Center of Hope provides holiday festivities for families in need

12/30/2021 - 5:00am
Springtown council OKs pandemic relief plan

12/30/2021 - 5:00am
Crappie fishing is hot in the winter

12/30/2021 - 5:00am

NEWS

Blood centers facing critical need

Tiffany Shaw donated blood on Monday, April 6 2020, at the Azle Ministerial Alliance Blood drive hosted by Future, Hope and Healing Center at First United Methodist Church. Each pint of blood donated can save up to three lives. File photo

01/20/2022 - 12:00am

Blood centers facing critical need

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected life in many ways, from schools to businesses to hospitals to other entities people may not immediately think about. Blood centers, for example, have struggled. The pandemic has triggered a shortage of blood...

Reno subdivision ordinances

Springtown ISD needs special education teachers

Jennifer Stephens Tax Service, Inc.

Hyde Media Group names two vice presidents

An experience that may make your child sing

SPORTS

Springtown powerlifters overcome inexperience with exuberance, pizza

Yair Hernandez attempts a squat.

01/20/2022 - 12:00am

Springtown powerlifters overcome inexperience with exuberance, pizza

Springtown hosted its first powerlifting meet of the season to determine how the fresh-faced Porcupines match up against stiff competition. The result? Not bad. On Thursday, the 4A Porcupines took on two larger 5A teams – Azle and Brewer – and...

Springtown basketball girls hope to storm Castleberry

Each fishing trip a new lesson

North Texas legend ensconced in the hearts of former sports editor, lovely bride

Springtown celebrates football glory, Lockard MVP

Springtown places 4th at Nest Boys Invitational Wrestling Tournament

OBITUARIES

Gloria Garcia

01/20/2022 - 12:00am

Gloria Garcia, 82, a retired ESL instructional assistant for Fort Worth ISD and Springtown ISD, peacefully joined her dear Louis in Heaven on Monday, January 10, 2022. Her service will be held 12 pm Friday, Jan. 21, at Mount Olivet Chapel in Fort...

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