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Good times at AML
AZLE — “Have you ever dreamed of being able to create your own space? Here’s your chance, in miniature!” April 26, Azle Memorial Library held an event of miniscule …
Azle teams recognized at school board
AZLE — Azle ISD’s board of trustees saw a full house at the most recent meeting at the administration building, April 15. Parents, families and school staff filled the room for more than …
Sports
Tri-County Sports Roundup for March 21
Three members of the Springtown Lady Pines powerlifting team brought home bronze medals after third-place finishes in their respective weight classes at the Class 4A Division State Meet at the …
Four Lady Hornet lifters qualify for state; Lady Pines, Lady Hornets prep for soccer playoffs
Four members of the Azle Lady Hornets will be competing at the Class 5A Division I Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association State Meet this weekend in Frisco. The quartet qualified …
Paradise drag-racing youngster Lane Swift won the 2023 award for Junior Sportsman Champion at the Feb. 3 Ardmore Dragway Racer Appreciation Banquet in Sulphur, Oklahoma.
Local young drag racer named junior sportsman champion
SULPHUR, Okla. — Paradise drag racing youngster Lane Swift keeps coming home with hardware and cash. Lane, 9, won the 2023 award for Junior Sportsman Champion at the Feb. 3 Ardmore Dragway …
Back row, l-r: AHS Colorguard Director Caleb Hunter, Abigail Evans, Phybie Guinn, Karma Cavil, Jayden Evans, Dunessca Gutierrez, Edward Holt, Nevaeh Jackson, Madilyn Sweetser and Debra Oldroyd (staff). Middle row, l-r: Sierra Leal, Evelyn Hymer, Jianna Menefee, Annika Birkeland and Katie Ann Hoyt. Front row, l-r: Bryanna Pender, Captain Gracie Cazares and Sara Gonzales.
Winter Guard takes first in season opener
AZLE — Azle High School’s Varsity Winter Guard won big at the first contest of the season. The school’s varsity team placed first above some 2023 Winter Guard International finalists and North Texas Colorguard Association winners.
AHS sophomore Landrie Lain with her Grand Champion Market Lamb, Panda.
Azle students make strides at stock show
AZLE — The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is a time-honored tradition for cowpokes, ag enthusiasts and spectators alike. For Azle High School students, the event’s competitions offer a …
Education
Chart shows the takeaways from Huckabee’s utilization report.
Little room for growth
SPRINGTOWN — Goshen Creek Elementary School and Springtown Elementary School have surpassed functional capacity, and Springtown Intermediate School is nearing capacity, according to a report …
Springtown High School senior Shelby Davis communicates to kids at Springtown Elementary School to serve them lunch.
Serving up education
SPRINGTOWN — Someday, Springtown High School senior Shelby Davis hopes to open her own restaurant and give people a taste of her take on comfort foods, like pasta and “stuff that your mom …
L-R: 2023 – 2024 Student Body Recording Secretary Luke Petersen (Junior), Student Body Vice President Chloe Hennessy (Junior), Student Body President Melani Rushing(Senior) and Student Council Advisor Mr. Cooke.
AHS students top blood donors in North Texas
AZLE — Azle High School has been recognized by Carter BloodCare as the number one 5A High School in North Texas for 2023 blood donations. This award is for the total number of units collected …
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Tolar High School Rodeo Day 2
Athletes from both Azle and Springtown competed in the Tolar High School Rodeo at the Hood County Reunion Grounds.
Tolar High School Rodeo Day 1
Athletes from both Azle and Springtown competed in the Tolar High School Rodeo at the Hood County Reunion Grounds.  
Congratulations to Barbara Boardman  the grand prize winner in our 2nd Annual Bonnets in Bloom photo contest. Sponsored by Community Waste Disposal
TCR presents the 2nd annual Blue Bonnet photo contest
WINNERS SELECTED WEEKLY All submitted photos to be featured on the   website with winners chosen weekly. Weekly winners will receive a Bluebonnet T-Shirt , their photo featured on social …
Columnist
My opinions on computer gaming and some of my favorite games. I’ve been playing games on the home computer since the days of the Trash 80. I love indie, open-world, unique, puzzle, and resource games. The cake is a lie.
Fun games with real-world physics
Here are a couple of quick-to-play physics games that will keep you entertained for a few of hours. 'Physics games' usually assign physical properties to objects in the game, and the puzzle is learning how to manipulate those physical properties to manipulate the object.
My opinions on computer gaming and some of my favorite games. I’ve been playing games on the home computer since the days of the Trash 80. I love indie, open-world, unique, puzzle, and resource games. The cake is a lie.
We Happy Few
We Happy Few is set in 1964 Britain, in an alternate timeline in which the nation lost the war with Germany. The citizens take a drug they call Joy that keeps them happy and causes memory loss, which is a bonus for many of these people. They have a lot of memories they’d like to suppress. But the drugs just aren’t working as well as they used to.
Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an actor, author, playwright and entertainment producer/promoter.
Which side of the coin does your candidate fall on?
As time has passed, the leaders in education have adjusted and altered curriculums to align with the perceived needs of contemporary society. Two generations ago, a traditional education included a healthy dose of the sciences, civics, mathematics and traditional languages like Latin.
Jennifer Harrison - My opinions on computer gaming and some of my favorite games. I’ve been playing games on the home computer since the days of the Trash 80. I love indie, open-world, unique, puzzle, and resource games. The cake is a lie.
Chuchel
Chuchel, from Amanita Designs, is another lighthearted game from Jaromír Plachý. He started work on Chuchel shortly after finishing Botanicula in 2012.
"Harbor Lights: Stories" by James Lee Burke
It's a hand-to-mouth existence; you never know where your next meal will come from, unless it's from a warden or a trusty. You never truly know who you're sleeping against or where your next ten bucks'll come from. There's no privacy living in the underbelly. You can lose your soul there. And in "Harbor Lights," a new short-story collection by James Lee Burke, you could also lose your life.
Obituaries
Obituaries
Rickey Craig 1950-2024
Rickey Lynn Craig, 73, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Fort Worth. He was born Sept. 8, 1950, to Alvin and Sue Lucille (Ticknor) Craig in Fort Worth. Rickey was raised in …
Jack Baker 1935-2024
Jack Laverne Baker, 89, of Azle, passed away April 20, 2024. Jack was active in his community and a member of the Azle Lions Club. In 2018, he was named Lion of the Year for his work with the …
Vincent Penar 1948-2024
Vincent James Penar passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 75. Vince’s family will host a Celebration of Life at Schrier Park in Portage, Michigan Sunday, May 19, from 2 to 5 …
Emily Magnuson 1952-2024
Emily (Seaberry) Magnuson passed away at home Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Azle at the age of 71. Memorial Service is at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at White’s Azle Chapel. In lieu of …
Sammy Brookshier 1937-2024
Sammy Don Brookshier of Azle, 86, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord April 13, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband and friend who will be deeply missed by all who …
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