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Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey

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ABOUT THE FILM

Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) gets her standalone film.

In her first film since the making of Suicide Squad, we get to see Quinn adjust to a world without the Joker.

The Springtown, Briar-Reno

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The Springtown, Briar-Reno, and La Junta Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at 211 Spring Valley Court in Springtown at 2:28 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. A motor home had caught fire as its owners were making repairs. The fire was under control within minutes.

Culvert installation downtown

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The closure of FM 51 North Main Street in Springtown has been extended from First Street to Fifth Street as TxDOT construction crews install a 10-foot by 6-foot box culvert to facilitate drainage.

King talks census, growth, and redistricting at Springtown Chamber

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State Rep. Phil King was the guest speaker at the monthly Springtown Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 23 held at the Springtown Senior Center.

King referenced the U.S. Census and how population growth will affect redistricting and taxes for Springtown.

Based on a map from the U.S. Census Bureau, Parker, Wise, Tar-rant, and surrounding counties are estimated to grow in population 26-51 percent—the largest percentage group across Texas.

King pointed out that some of the state’s largest cities, such as Dallas and Houston, are east of the 1-35 corridor.

Parker County Meet and Greet

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Several Parker County candidates gathered at the Springtown Senior Center on Wednesday evening, Feb. 5, for a candidate “Meet and Greet” that was open to the public.

Parker County Asst. District Attorney Jeff Swain (left) speaks to Elizabeth Hunkele at the Parker County Candidate Meet and Greet on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Kelvin Miles (left) speaks to retired Constable Larry Nix.

Precinct 1 Commissioner George Conley (left) chats with Joe Harris, Jr. who is in the race for Precinct 2 Constable.

Filing for elected positions open until Feb. 14

The filing period for the May 2, 2020 Election is open and will end on Feb. 14.

Places 1, 3, and 5 will be on the ballot this May.

Candidate eligibility:

• Must be 18 years of age or older on the first date of the term to be filled at the election

• Must be a citizen of the United States

• Must have not been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgment of a court

• Must have not been finally convicted of a felony from which the persons has not

• Must been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities

City and county candidates up for election

One more has filed for a place on the Spring-town ISD (SISD) Board of Trustees since last week, and three more have filed for places on the Reno City Council.

Since last week, those who have filed for spots on the Reno City Council are Jeff Davis for Place 5 and Granville (Randy) Martin III has filed for Place 1. Shelli Swift previously filed to run for Place 3.

Currently occupying Place 1 is Councilman Harry Harris; Place 3 is held by Councilwoman Kerry Jenkins; and Joe Patterson is Mayor Protem, occupying Place 5 on the council.

Elementary students represent Springtown in UIL competition

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Goshen Creek Elementary School hosted the District Academic UIL meet on Saturday, Jan. 18 with seven students from Springtown who placed.

Elementary schools that participated in the competition were: Baccus Elementary (Granbury); Oakwood Elementary (Granbury); Houston Elementary (Mineral Wells); Travis Elementary (Mineral Wells); McAnally Intermediate (Aledo); and Springtown schools Goshen Creek Elementary, Springtown Elementary, Reno Elementary, and Springtown Intermediate.

37 from Springtown make WC Dean’s List

Thirty-seven students from Springtown who take classes from Weatherford College made the fall 2019 Dean’s List.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled in 12 or more semester hours, have no grade lower than a C, and meet the minimum grade point average. The GPA system is based on a one-to-four rating.

PARKER COUNTY INDICTMENTS

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The Parker County Grand Jury convened on Jan. 23 and indicted four who list addresses in Spring-town.

Jimmy Allen Goyne III, 39, was indicted for forgery using an instrument of paper money, stocks or bonds, postage or revenue stamps, a government record, or an item issued by a state or national government, a third degree felony.

Taylor Onie Ray Jr. 38, was indicted for aggravated robbery, a first degree felony.