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Azle mourns passing of former AJH principal

Don Hufstedler

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am

Azle mourns passing of former AJH principal

Don Hufstedler served as the principal of Azle Junior High for 33 years, a job he loved tremendously. He left his mark among students and staff throughout his years in the Azle Independent School...

Azle city council bids farewell to Jones

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am

Azle city council bids farewell to Jones

Bill Jones served on the Azle city council for 12 years. During the May 4 city council meeting, Mayor Alan Brundrett and fellow councilmembers presented Jones with a plaque, honoring him for his...

Ashwood Park residents are cleaning up after recent rainfall causes flooding

Residents in Ashwood Park had to deal with flooding in their neighborhood after recent storms. Photo courtesy of Joe Gibson

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am

Ashwood Park residents are cleaning up after recent rainfall causes flooding

The storms of April 28 came and went, but many homeowners are still dealing with the aftermath of the heavy rains. Residents in the Azle neighborhood of Ashwood Park, in the area of Park Street, Ash...

Community members gather for National Day of Prayer

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am

Community members gather for National Day of Prayer

Rev. Lee Sipe, senior pastor at First Baptist Church Azle, prays for local non-profit organizations during the National Day of Prayer luncheon held at the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce building May 6...

Azle baseball moves on to area round thanks to win over Lake Dallas

Azle High center fielder Tyler Akers sprints to first base during the Hornets final District 5-5A game against Granbury last Tuesday evening in Weatherford. Photo by Quinton Lilley

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am

Azle baseball moves on to area round thanks to win over Lake Dallas

It’s been nearly two years since the Azle baseball team was in the playoffs and the 2021 squad is making the most of their postseason opportunities. The Hornets opened the playoffs this past weekend...

TOP HEADLINES

Azle mourns passing of former AJH principal

05/12/2021 - 12:00am
Azle city council bids farewell to Jones

05/12/2021 - 12:00am
Ashwood Park residents are cleaning up after recent rainfall causes flooding

05/12/2021 - 12:00am
Community members gather for National Day of Prayer

05/12/2021 - 12:00am
Azle baseball moves on to area round thanks to win over Lake Dallas

05/12/2021 - 12:00am
Stormy weather in Azle

05/05/2021 - 5:00am
Family’s home overturned in storms

05/05/2021 - 5:00am
Lady Hornets’ season ends in bi-district round

05/05/2021 - 5:00am
Azle High baseball is playoff bound

05/05/2021 - 5:00am
Hornet track & field season ends at UIL Regionals

04/28/2021 - 5:00am
Azle baseball clinches playoffs with wins over F.W. Brewer

04/28/2021 - 5:00am
AHS to face No. 9 Justin Northwest in opening round

04/28/2021 - 5:00am
Three AHS students qualify for FBLA nationals

04/28/2021 - 5:00am
Early voting numbers show low turnout for local elections

04/28/2021 - 5:00am
Wildflowers in bloom

04/28/2021 - 5:00am

NEWS

05/12/2021 - 12:00am

Greater Things Gala postponed

The Adult & Teen Challenge Greater Things Gala, originally scheduled for May 27, has been postponed to a later date. Azle News will publish the new date once it has been finalized by organizers. Anyone interested in sponsoring the event, or...

Calendar

Local Food Pantries

Range earns the rank of Eagle Scout

Azle senior center is still waiting to reopen Outdoor fundraiser scheduled for May 21

SPORTS

Congrats to the Azle High baseball team on a stellar season and making it to the area round!!!

05/12/2021 - 12:00am

Congrats to the Azle High baseball team on a stellar season and making it to the area round!!!

The Azle High baseball team won their bi-district playoff series against Lake Dallas this past weekend and will now move on to the area round. The Hornets have had an impressive run of late and are back in the playoffs for the third consecutive...

Azle baseball moves on to area round thanks to win over Lake Dallas

Azle Soccer Camp coming in June

Azle High baseball is playoff bound

COLUMNS

04/21/2021 - 5:00am

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: I am reaching out to you for some information and your stand on the upcoming Asle ISD Bond initiatives. First, we have received two mailers promoting the 3 Bond issues, that appear to be from the Azle ISD system. Were these flyers paid...

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OBITUARIES

Donald “Don” Hufstedler

05/12/2021 - 12:00am

Donald “Don” Hufstedler

Donald “Don” Chester Hufstedler, was born August 14, 1942 to Aileen and Chester Hufstedler in Childress, Texas. He passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Service is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at White’s Azle...

Robert Garry Hicks

Douglas Alan Bender

Kenneth Dean Anderson

Michael Anthony Starkey

Robert Kurt Lemon