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Knee injury inspires rather than dejects Azle Christian athlete

Logan Malewiski keeps his spirits high after a knee injury cost him his senior year of sports. Photo by Jeff Prince

Wed, 01/12/2022 - 12:00am

Knee injury inspires rather than dejects Azle Christian athlete

Azle Christian basketball players were taking practice shots in the gym before a recent game. Standing underneath the basket, retrieving balls and tossing them back to the players was senior Logan...

Azle cheer team catapulting toward state contest

Hornet Muscle members help catch high-flying cheerleaders. Photo by Jeff Prince

Wed, 01/12/2022 - 12:00am

Azle cheer team catapulting toward state contest

Jake Mobley faced a dilemma going into his freshman year at Azle High: Would he stick with band or try out for Hornet Muscle, the co-ed cheer squad? Doing both would be difficult. Being an Azle...

AHS grad has C.O.O.L. job at high school campus

Azle High School C.O.O.L. adviser Kacie Suratt relaxes in her classroom/office at AHS. In her role, she advises students about the myriad aspects of college life as well as other post-high school options. Photo by Don Munsch

Wed, 01/12/2022 - 12:00am

AHS grad has C.O.O.L. job at high school campus

Azle High School students can spend ample time sifting through a maze of admission and scholarship applications, promotional material and financial assistance opportunities trying to determine which...

COVID testing sites in high demand

The line of cars waiting for COVID-19 testing at the Ash Creek Park site was wrapped around the BJ Clark Building first thing Monday morning. Photo by Jessica McKinney

Wed, 01/12/2022 - 12:00am

COVID testing sites in high demand

The anticipated uptick in positive coronavirus cases has come, and area residents are spending a lot of time in line at free COVID-19 testing sites across North Texas. High demand has caused several...

Chamber of Commerce names new executive director

Jennifer Herrington

Wed, 01/12/2022 - 12:00am

Chamber of Commerce names new executive director

The Azle Area Chamber of Commerce will be under new leadership beginning later this month. Jennifer Herrington, a longtime Azle resident, will be taking over as executive director from Shelia Pippins...

TOP HEADLINES

Knee injury inspires rather than dejects Azle Christian athlete

01/12/2022 - 12:00am
Azle cheer team catapulting toward state contest

01/12/2022 - 12:00am
AHS grad has C.O.O.L. job at high school campus

01/12/2022 - 12:00am
COVID testing sites in high demand

01/12/2022 - 12:00am
Chamber of Commerce names new executive director

01/12/2022 - 12:00am
A happy new year in America

01/05/2022 - 12:00am
Changes to disabled veteran license plates began Jan. 1

01/05/2022 - 12:00am
Springtown’s Zane Bell logs plenty of assists on basketball court – and at Brookshire’s

12/29/2021 - 12:00am
Service club memberships need to grow to survive

12/29/2021 - 12:00am
Foreign exchange students getting into the spirit

12/29/2021 - 12:00am
Planning department head discusses report

12/29/2021 - 12:00am
Dear Santa

12/22/2021 - 12:00am
Azle teacher gets national recognition for course

12/22/2021 - 12:00am
This ain’t my first rodeo

12/22/2021 - 12:00am
Crusaders enjoy threegame win streak heading into holidays

12/22/2021 - 12:00am

NEWS

COVID testing sites in high demand

The line of cars waiting for COVID-19 testing at the Ash Creek Park site was wrapped around the BJ Clark Building first thing Monday morning. Photo by Jessica McKinney

01/12/2022 - 12:00am

COVID testing sites in high demand

The anticipated uptick in positive coronavirus cases has come, and area residents are spending a lot of time in line at free COVID-19 testing sites across North Texas. High demand has caused several sites to close early for the day when they run out...

Azle ISD keeping eye on rise of COVID-19 cases

Former educator remembered for kindness, care for others

AHS grad has C.O.O.L. job at high school campus

Azle cheer team catapulting toward state contest

Azle’s Adam Ruelas walks to beat of own drum

SPORTS

Azle wrestlers pin down championship trophy

Elias Ramirez was one of eight Azle wrestlers to win first-place medals over the weekend. Photo by Jeff Prince

01/12/2022 - 12:00am

Azle wrestlers pin down championship trophy

Two giants stood toe-to-toe on the wrestling mat Jan. 8 at the Nest Invitational Boys Invitational Tournament held in the main gym at Azle High School. They crouched in position, hands up, knees bent, while waiting for the referee’s whistle to blow...

Knee injury inspires rather than dejects Azle Christian athlete

District basketball competition arrives for Azle Christian girls

Lady Hornets sting Wichita Falls in hoops district opener

COLUMNS

Turning 30… Again.

12/29/2021 - 12:00am

Turning 30… Again.

There was a significant birthday celebrated just a few days ago. Yeah, that one. The one that changed history. The one that is celebrated around the world. The one that gives meaning to everything. There was also another birthday celebrated the day...

Absent lawmakers stymie special session

Population gains, losses in state detailed, emergency food benefits extended, state to release $5 billion in school federal aid

A Few of Our Local Challenges

OBITUARIES

Kenneth “Grandpa” Brown

01/12/2022 - 12:00am

Kenneth “Grandpa” Brown

Kenneth “Grandpa” Brown went home to Jesus on Friday. Jan.7, 2022 at age 85. Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 at Ash Creek Baptist Church. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at White’s Azle Funeral Home....

Higinio Pena Jr

Kevin Ryan Jessup

Violet Joyce Schaefer

Virginia Ruth Bass

Joy Ann Meadors