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Azle becoming one of the safest cities in Texas

Wed, 01/22/2020 - 12:00am

Azle becoming one of the safest cities in Texas

For the sixth consecutive year, the City of Azle has experienced a significant reduction in serious crime, while becoming one of the safest cities in Texas. Recently being recognized by Dallas...

Reno trash piles up: Dumping a continual problem

This is trash left post-cleanup along North Cardinal Road in Reno; there is usually more when dumped. Photo by Vanessa Pham

Wed, 01/22/2020 - 12:00am

Reno trash piles up: Dumping a continual problem

Reno Lt. Brian Furr, who is also serving as the city’s interim police chief, said that illegal trash dumping has been occurring in Reno for several years, and something needs to be done about it. “It...

Azle Varsity Cheer still most decorated squad

The 2019-2020 Azle Co-Ed Varsity Cheerleading Squad finished second in UIL State Spirit Competition.
Photo By Melissa McPherson

Wed, 01/22/2020 - 12:00am

Azle Varsity Cheer still most decorated squad

Azle Varsity Co-ed cheer squad placed second in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Spirit State Championships on Friday, Jan 17. Since the tournament was created in 2016 Coach Melissa...

Man dies in Reno after hit and run incident

Boyd ISD Assistant Principal Kevin Scott Evans was arrested by Reno Police and charged for intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle.

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 12:00am

Man dies in Reno after hit and run incident

Ernest Doniver Medley, 51, of Springtown, was struck by a drunk driver Wednesday, Jan. 8 about 9:30 p.m. at the 4200 block of E. Hwy. 199 in Reno. Medley died upon impact at the shoulder of the...

Music in the Park to kickoff on May 1

Many residents filled the park, for the annual Music in the Park event held in the summertime. Azle News file photo

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 12:00am

Music in the Park to kickoff on May 1

Azle Special Events Advisory Board has released the lineup for the 2020 Music in the Park. The program starts May 1, and will be every Friday evening in May and June beginning at 8 p.m. This is the...

TOP HEADLINES

AHS auto kids impress again

07/10/2019 - 12:00am
Coming up aces

07/10/2019 - 12:00am
Reno P&Z reviews pools, drainage

07/10/2019 - 12:00am
Making a difference:

07/10/2019 - 12:00am
Azle celebrates the Fourth of July 2019

07/10/2019 - 12:00am
Azle club off to World Series

07/10/2019 - 12:00am
Blasts from the past

06/12/2019 - 12:00am
Do you have any Rin Tin Tin?

06/12/2019 - 12:00am
Honor

05/22/2019 - 5:00am
25 Years Ago...

05/22/2019 - 5:00am
Reno water and road concerns continuing

05/22/2019 - 5:00am
Spring football drills drawing to an end at Azle High

05/22/2019 - 5:00am
Council swears in four

05/22/2019 - 5:00am
On your mark...

04/17/2019 - 5:00am
Azle sees modest sales tax boost

04/17/2019 - 5:00am

NEWS

Willett-Langlinais

01/22/2020 - 12:00am

Willett-Langlinais

Shawny and Debra Willett of Azle announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Brook Willett to Luke Langlinais , son of Julie and Russel Dorsett of Goliad, Texas and Matt and Lisa Langlinais of San Antonio, Texas. The couple...

Fresh Start Series in full swing at the Azle Public Library

Azle Rotary welcomes Terri Barlett with Good N.E.W.S.

Free Tax Prep available for public

Azle ISD Board appreciation month in January

Maggie’s Hair Salon: Quality hair care for the whole family

SPORTS

Hornet hoops earn first district victory

John Jackson shoots the fadeaway jump shot. Photo courtesy of Azle Sports Photography

01/22/2020 - 12:00am

Hornet hoops earn first district victory

It may have taken longer than anybody wanted, but the Azle Hornet basketball team earned their first district victory, after taking down Chisholm Trail 48-40 on Friday, Jan.17 in front of a rowdy home crowd. The old saying “defense leads to offense...

Lady Hornet basketball falls in two tough games

Swim team advances several to regionals

Azle Powerlifting opens season with a slew of victories

COLUMNS

01/01/2020 - 12:00am

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Putting things in perspective

Just after Thanksgiving, I was putting things in perspective of the paradigm of how I view Christmas, and the over commercialism vs. the true meaning of Christmas. I’m reminded on how this time of the year, when we busy ourselves trying to make...

Governor proclaims results in constitutional amendment election

Back home again

This: Do not pet snakes

OBITUARIES

01/22/2020 - 12:00am

Nedra “Jean” Pigg Baker

Nedra “Jean” Pigg Baker died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee at the age of 85. Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth. All were welcome to attend and celebrate...

Norman James Groff

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Barbara Jo Hinsey