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Steve Lasater showed that he can conquer any fear. Photos provided by Sharon Bina

Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:00am

Uplifting:

It was an idea that started over a decade ago, one that Sharon Bina just couldn’t let go of. As the wife of a skydiving instructor, Bina had witnessed firsthand the empowerment that jumping from a...

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The annual Azle Sting Fling Festival was filled with sunshine and crowds of people. Folks enjoyed live music, a classic car show, and tons of vendors. There were bounce houses and games for kids. It was a full day of family fun and entertainment.
Photo by Nicole Hart

Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:00am

Sting Fling ‘19 draws a crowd

The Texas heat didn’t stop crowds from coming out and enjoying the 2019 Sting Fling on Main Street in Azle Saturday. To start the day, 400 runners of all ages ran the 1K Color Fling. Warm-ups...

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Officers Brock Royal (left) and Atilano Arreola were both sworn in by Mayor Alan Brundrett on Sept. 3. Photo by Nicole Hart

Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:00am

Two new officers sworn in to APD

Two new officers were sworn in during the Sept. 3 Azle City Council meeting. Brock Royal and Atilano Arreola took the oath to “Preserve, Protect, and Defend.” Chief Rick Pippins also announced ...

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Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:00am

Dazzling the crowd

KenLeigh Spivey and her fellow Azle Dazzlers entertained the crowd in Wichita Falls at halftime of the Hornets’ win over Rider. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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Superintendent Tanya Anderson speaks at the chamber luncheon on Sept. 3. Photo by Nicole Hart

Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:00am

ISD officials pitch bond proposal to chamber

Three ISD administrators addressed the Chamber of Commerce at its September luncheon. Tanya Anderson, Azle superintendent was the guest speaker. Todd Smith, assistant superintendent and Matt Adams,...

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Honor

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NEWS

09/18/2019 - 12:00am

Various local law enforcement agencies arrested the following individuals who listed addresses in Azle on felony and/or DWI charges between Sept. 9-15. Danny Wayne Coleman, 46, was arrested Sept. 10 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a...

Skeletal remains discovered in Parker County: Identity sought

2019 Azle High School Homecoming Parade

Grandparents Day Lunch at Cross Timbers Elementary

Texans set togive

Sting Fling ‘19 draws a crowd

SPORTS

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Jacob Lee rushed 12 times in Granbury for 225 yards — including touchdown runs of 98, 96 and 19 yards. Photo Submitted

09/18/2019 - 12:00am

Hornets score early, late to scuttle Pirates, 51-20

The Azle Hornets (2-1) started strong and finished stronger in a 51-20 win at Granbury Friday night in their district 3-5A opener. In between, the Pirates gave them a few things to work on. “We weren’t consistent, but we’ve got good players,” head...

Sub-varsity Hornets sweep

Breshears takes first

COLUMNS

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06/12/2019 - 12:00am

This: Do not pet snakes

I heard about copperhead snakes for the first time when I was about 10 years old. The babysitter I loved, Mrs. Prickett, would sometimes entertain me with stories from her past. One day, she shared the saga of her run-in with a copperhead. She had...

How to make Chip and Joanna Gaines flee

The weekly challenge

A (sometimes) funny character in a bad movie

OBITUARIES

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09/18/2019 - 12:00am

Quinton Wyndell O’Donald

Quinton “Wyn” Wyndell O’Donald, 41, went home to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at White’s Azle Chapel, Azle. Interment: Azleland Cemetery. Visitation was from 6...

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