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Azle’s Cody Akers hauls in one of his four touchdowns with a one-handed circus catch. Why is he wearing a different number against Boswell? See Page 4B. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:00am

Hornets ‘Take the Lake’ big time, 41-27

Sure, it was the annual Take the Lake game against archrival Boswell. But it was also for the top spot in District 3-5A. Azle (6-1, 5-0) claimed the No. 1 berth with a convincing 41-27 victory. The...

Hall of Fame inductees for 2018 (l-r) Kate Wright Webb, Lisa Helm, Amy Estes, and Devon Dorris, were recognized before the kickoff of the Oct. 12 Take the Lake game against Boswell.
Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:00am

Four inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

For the fourth time, the Azle school district honored former AISD student-athletes who stood out when here and post-high school. Enshrined Oct. 13 were Devon Dorris, Amy Estes, Lisa Helm, and Kate...

Despite the rain, more than 175 turned out for last weekend’s Good Neighbors Blitz. Photo by Maggie Fraser

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:00am

Good Neighbors Blitz successful

Bad weather didn’t stop Servolution Network and its community partners from fixing up five houses for people and families in need last weekend. While the driving rain and high winds didn’t help...

This class ring sat in Burger’s Lake for nearly three decades after being lost. Earlier this month it was discovered and returned to its owner.

Wed, 10/10/2018 - 12:00am

Azle class ring reunited with owner after nearly 30 years

After nearly 30 years at the bottom of Burger’s Lake, an Azle High School class ring was reunited with its owner last week. Sharon Mahan, co-owner of Burger’s Lake, said she found the ring during the...

Wed, 10/10/2018 - 12:00am

Payton Vaughn proves he has recovered a fumble in the Crowley game. The senior also scored two short rushing touchdowns in AHS’ “power formation.” Boswell comes here Friday. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

TOP HEADLINES

Price for repairs to Azle facilities jumps

09/19/2018 - 5:00am
Waiting out the storms

09/19/2018 - 5:00am
Local teen missing

09/19/2018 - 5:00am
This Week in Azle History

09/19/2018 - 5:00am
‘Tech glitch’ caused 911 outage

09/19/2018 - 5:00am
Neon victory

09/19/2018 - 5:00am
Making Azle pretty

09/05/2018 - 12:00am
Opening night

09/05/2018 - 12:00am
Grapevine topples Azle in football opener, 38-14

09/05/2018 - 12:00am
With non-district over, ladies ready for 7-5A

09/05/2018 - 12:00am
Lady Hornets win 3-1 in Springtown gym

08/29/2018 - 12:00am
New football season’s 1st foe: Grapevine Mustangs

08/29/2018 - 12:00am
Dik-shuh-ner-ee

08/29/2018 - 12:00am
Blaze scorches wedding venue

08/29/2018 - 12:00am
Experts discuss domestic violence

08/29/2018 - 12:00am

NEWS

10/17/2018 - 12:00am

MGP UIL competition rescheduled

Rainy, cold weather cancelled Marching Green Pride’s Oct. 13 Bands of America competition in Waco and forced the rescheduling of a UIL event. The band’s UIL competition has been rescheduled for Monday, Oct. 22 at Joshua High School. After the UIL...

Businesses partner with AISD

APD academy starts Nov. 12

Azle Pink Things, scores of them, cheer vs. Boswell

Fundraiser for Good N.E.W.S nets $7,400

Annexation concerns continue

SPORTS

Cody Akers

10/17/2018 - 12:00am

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

OFFENSIVE DEFENSIVE SPECIAL TEAMS

An impressive tennis outing for Azle High squads

Former AHS golfer excelling at Neb. college

Boyd takes football contest

COLUMNS

10/17/2018 - 12:00am

Latest man on the moon tale a near-epic

The American ingenuity it took to get to the moon was remarkable. President John Kennedy declared in 1962 that we would make it into space and land a man on the lunar orb before the end of the 1960s – a bold claim. Yet, we did it. The story always...

Scares boil down to Nun in Conjuring series

Sometimes this is the best thing in the world

Suit up, prepare for the battle

OBITUARIES

10/17/2018 - 12:00am

Paula “YaYa” Bolling passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2018. Paula was born March 28, 1964. Survivors include her husband, Michael; four children, Charles Gillispie, Cheriba Heliker, Joshua Gillispie, Chris Bolling; nine grandchildren and best friend...

Raymond Edward Beck, Jr.

SFC Robert “Shaft” Martin

Bobby Wayne Harris

Granville “Ronny” Martin

George Earl Henry

Upcoming Events

Azle HS Varsity Volleyball Game

10/23/2018 (All day)
Senior Center Kiowa Casino Trip

10/25/2018 (All day)
Reno Fall Festival

10/27/2018 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm
AHS Anglers Fishing Tournament

11/03/2018 (All day)
Biennial Library Gala set for Nov. 3

11/03/2018 - 6:15pm