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Walker back on Springtown school board

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Amy Walker, a long-term school board member who resigned in November, took the oath of office again June 14 during a Springtown Independent School District special meeting.

Fatherhood

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If you told me yesterday that a Kevin Hart movie would’ve hit me right in the feels and made me shed a few tears, I wouldn’t have believed it.

Phil King visits Springtown Optimist Club

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Texas State Rep. Phil King, House District 61, updated club members about current legislature during the club’s June 22 meeting. King, an attorney from Weatherford, has been a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives since 1999. District 61 encompasses Parker and Wise counties. King is pictured with Denise Taylor, Optimist Club president. Photo by Susan McFarland

SMS student selected for Lone Star Leadership Academy

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Abigail Kennedy, a student at Springtown Middle School, got to spend a part of her summer in Austin and San Antonio to participate in the summer 2021 Lone Star Leadership Academy camp. She was selected based on her outstanding academic success, demonstrated leadership ability, involvement in school and community activities, and a nomination from her teacher, Trudy Wells.

Penny named to Upper Iowa University dean’s list

Hogan Penny, a graphic design major from Paradise, has been named to Upper Iowa University’s 2021 spring dean’s list. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a fulltime student.

Williams graduates from Endicott

Kristin Williams, of Springtown, earned a Master of Education, Athletic Administration degree from Endicott College, the first college in the U.S. to require internships of its students.

Ribbon Cutting for CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company

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The Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting June 3 for the CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company, located at 407 Old Springtown Road, Suite 116. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They can be reached at 817-220-6462. CENTURY 21 Judge Fite has served the real estate needs of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex for more than 80 years. The company has grown from one office with eight associates to more than 25 offices and more than 800 associates.

Summer courses for kids

Texas AgriLife Extension is holding a safe sitter course and a cooking class at the Parker County Extension Office in Weatherford, located at 604 North Main Street in Weatherford.

Pass to hunt ducks give duo something to toot about

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While trying to escape the 100-degree heat of a midday archery antelope hunt in Southeastern Colorado, my brother and I decided to check our email in hopes of seeing that we drew for a public hunting opportunity in Texas.

Exceptional food with unbeatable prices

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Once word got out about the exceptional food being served at the two Springtown Taco Time Mexican Grills, people began returning for more.