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Early voting begins for May 1 election

Early voting begins Monday, April 19 and runs through Tuesday, April 27 for the May 1 general election.

On the ballot, a bond proposal for Springtown Independent School District, the mayor’s position in Reno, and proposition by Parker County Emergency Services District No. 1.

SISD

SISD Board of Trustees approved calling for a $38.5 million bond election to handle growth in the area. Proposed projects include a new elementary school, additional classrooms at the middle and intermediate schools, and an expanded welding shop at the high school.

Home sales surge in 2021, demand outpacing supplies

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Texas housing sales are at an all-time high, a trend expected to continue as Covid-19 vaccines continue and people receive a third stimulus package.

Despite those aids to the economic recovery process, another challenge is facing home buyers - inventory.

On the supply side, inventory levels are critically low and home price growth is up by double digits, according to a Texas Real Estate Research Center report published March 18.

A legacy of bluebonnets

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In 1930, Anna Gilley gazed out at her field of bluebonnets and knew that it was something special. For the last 91 years, that same field in Parker County blooms every spring with a riot of blue blossoms, and the legacy of the Gilley bluebonnets carries on.

SMS academic team earns UIL district champ title

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Springtown Middle School competed in the district academic University Interscholastic League the last few weeks of March, winning a district champion title.

Local Food Pantries

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Man jailed on animal cruelty charges

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Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Weatherford man Sunday, April 4, in connection with an animal cruelty investigation.

Quilter’s guild donates to Habitat recipients

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The Quilter’s Guild of Parker County blessed family members with a quilt during a March 27 dedication ceremony for two new Habitat for Humanity homes in Weatherford.

Community celebrates Springtown Park opening

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A ribbon cutting was held March 25 to celebrate the opening of Springtown Park Rehabilitation and Care Center, located 201 Williams Ward Road.

Six arrested during fugitive investigation Drugs, stolen stimulus checks found

Parker County Sheriff’s Special Crimes Unit (SCU) arrested six people for illegal narcotics following a fugitive investigation Thursday, April 1.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child abuse is one of the country’s most serious public health problems. Last year in Tarrant County alone, 6,203 children were victims of child abuse or neglect.