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Tax time made easy

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Don’t let tax season be a burden for you this year. We understand that filing your taxes can be hard and stressful.

If you dread that task, consider getting professional help from down-home folks who understand you just as well as they understand bookkeeping and tax law.

Turn your taxes over to Hopwood’s.

TRWD to host 28th annual Eagle Mountain Cleanup

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The Tarrant Regional Water District’s (TRWD) 28th annual community clean-up is scheduled for March 21.

The event gives residents a way to help the environment and keep our local lakes and parks protected.

TRWD provides trash bags, gloves and vests for volunteers and hosts a post clean-up celebration at Twin Points Park with lunch, entertainment and prizes. The park is located at 10200 Ten Mile Bridge Road, Fort Worth, TX 76135.

Registration is open until Monday, March 16, and volunteers that pre-register will receive a free t-shirt.

Texas History Month at Legends Museum

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Springtown Legends Museum is recognizing Texas History Month throughout the month of March with special displays, including the debut of a “Texas room” in honor of late museum founder Laurie Moseley.

Museum volunteer Marilyn Fackler said Moseley always wanted the museum to have a Texas room. Now, it’s here.

The room includes replicas of the Alamo, including one made by the Springtown 4-H Club. Also on display are all of the state symbols except for three; the Battle of Gonzalez; Battle of the Alamo; the state seal; and photos and articles of Moseley.

SPRINGTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIRS

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The SMS Black Quills Choir earned excellent ratings for performance and sight reading. Photos courtesy of Aubyn Wood

The SMS Orange Pine Choir received an excellent performance rating and a superior rating for sight reading, earning them a plaque.

The SMS Orange Quills Choir earned excellent ratings for both performance and sight reading.

The SMS Black Quills Choir earned excellent ratings for performance and sight reading.

LOCAL ARRESTS

The following individuals list addresses in Springtown or Poolville and were arrested for felony offenses by various law enforcement agencies from March 1-10.

Jessica N. Chandler, 23, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group one in an amount between one and four grams, a third degree felony; and for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 2 in an amount between four and 400 grams, a second degree felony.

PARKER COUNTY INDICTMENTS

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The Parker County Grand Jury convened on March 5 and indicted four listing addresses in Springtown or Poolville.

Kristin Lee Dempsey, 40, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group one in an amount less than one gram, a state jail felony.

Ross Oliver Pruitt, 19, was indicted for assault of a peace officer or judge, a second degree felony; and theft of property in an amount between $2,500 and $30,000, a state jail felony.

A minor was indicted for burglary of a habitation, a second degree felony.

Springtown Elementary School Open House

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Springtown Elementary School (SES) had its Open House as a part of Texas Public Schools week last week. SES opened its doors to families on Thursday, March 5 and hosted a variety of activities including visits with teachers, a book fair, folk dancing, and Math-a-palooza. Photos courtesy of Springtown Elementary School

The Way Back

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ABOUT THE FILM

The Way Back follows Jack Cunningham (Ben Affleck), a former basketball star, who’s life has been derailed by several traumatic moments. Cunningham attempts to revive himself by reluctantly taking on the head coaching duties at Bishop Hayes; while battling his own demons and drowning his sorrows in alcohol.

I had to do some digging this week, and found out that Affleck himself was in rehab for alcoholism in 2018, and there were many questions as to whether he would be able to film this movie.

Carroll loses appeal

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The indecency with a child conviction and 12-year prison sentence a Parker County jury gave to a former Springtown Police Officer in 2018 was affirmed on appeal in a ruling received by the Parker County District Attorney’s Office this week.

Franklin “Frank” Carroll, 43, was working as a school resource officer at Springtown High School at the time of the offense. The victim testified that during her freshman year, Carroll befriended her and had her come to his office several times a week. When the door to his office was closed, those outside could not see into his office.

Voters casts their ballot in 2020 Primary Elections

Primary Election day has come and gone and ballots have been cast.