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SISD board updates COVID-19 policy, approves land purchase

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The Springtown ISD (SISD) Board of Trustees met for a special meeting Monday, Aug. 17.

Court upholds 65-year prison sentence

The Seventh Court of Appeals in Amarillo determined that the 65-year prison sentence of Frank Phillip McNabb, a 59-year-old Lake Worth man, will stand.

Win streak

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Emma Martinez served the final 11 points in the first set of Springtown’s sweep of Dunbar Tuesday. Find the full story on Page 8A. Photo by Grant McGalliard

Reno council approves audit

The Reno City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening via Zoom.

COVID-19 UPDATES

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Information accurate as of Aug. 18. Of the 20 deaths in Parker County, 19 were in or were directly associated with long-term care facilities. Sixteen were from Weatherford and four were from Willow Park.

Clay shoot goes off with a bang

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The Springtown Chamber of Commerce hosted its Ninth Annual Clay Shoot Friday at Fossil Pointe in Decatur.

TxDOT Update

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TxDOT crews prepare to install a storm drainage box at FM 51/N. Main Street and 2 Street as a part of 10x6-foot box culvert that will extend to just north of 5 Street. From there, a 48-inch concrete pipe will run to Pojo Road. Photo by Vanessa Pham

The Tax Collector

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The Movie Man has a soft spot for Shia LaBeouf after being partially raised on his Disney Channel show “Even Stevens” back in the day.

Drowning death in Sanctuary

Parker County Sheriff’s Office and Briar-Reno Fire Department responded to a drowning at a residence in the 1900 block of Ash Creek Drive in Sanctuary over the weekend of August 8. The victim was a 2-year-old boy.

Star readers

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The Springtown Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge wrapped up with awards and winners. The top three winners were: 1st place, Cara Yount (top); 2nd place, Cait Yount (bottom left); and 3rd place, Ella Yount (bottom right). Others who received awards were Briten and Addisen Weber, Jaci Bailey, Juli Maris, and Skyla Medina. “We are so thrilled that we have such wonderful readers!” Library Director Andie D’Avignon said. Photos courtesy Springtown Public Library