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Hornet Football is back!

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azle High’s football team huddles during a timeout at their scrimmage last thursday against Lake dallas. the Hornets begin their season friday night against fort Worth all Saints at 7 p.m. their season friday night against fort Worth all Saints at 7 p.m.

Special Election for Senate District 30

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State Senator Pat Fallon submitted his resignation from the Texas Senate in August after he was chosen by fellow Republicans to take the place of former U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe on the upcoming November ballot.

Snake encounter leaves students rattled

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, paramedics were called out to Silver Creek Elementary in response to a call about a student being bitten by a snake on the playground during recess.

Expanded temporary hours for the library start sept. 28

The Azle Memorial Library will be expanding its temporary hours beginning Sept. 28. The library will be open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

AISD honors former board members, swear in new member

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The Azle Independent School District Board of Trustees opened its meeting on Sept. 21 by honoring the late Sam Merck.

Special election candidate in quarantine after Reno visit

Drew Springer and his wife had been on the campaign trail during the last few weeks in an effort to get out and meet constituents in the short period of time before the special election on Sept. 29.

Donation presented to Alliance for Children

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On Aug. 27, Jace Huse, a seven-year-old with a big heart, held a lemonade stand fundraiser to help raise donations for Alliance for Children, a local nonprofit organization that helps children who have experienced trauma. A total of $1,501 was raised between watermelon and lemonade sales as well as donations through social media. On Sept. 17, Jace, along with Chief Rick Pippins, Officer Ty Tapp, and Lieutenant Bill Russell, visited the Lakeside Alliance for Children location to present the donation to representatives from the organization.

Azle Lions Club honors members

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Three members of the Azle Lions Club have been honored with awards for their service in the community. Rebecca McNutt has been a member of the local chapter since it began 20 years ago. McNutt was awarded the Melvin Jones Award, the highest honor for the organization presented to members who embody humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism.

Community cleans up at Trash Bash

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The Trash Bash is an event held annually by the Tarrant Regional Water District, often with an event in the spring and in the fall. It is a time for volunteers to get out to their area parks and waterways to help gather trash that threatens the natural beauty and wildlife in those areas.

More than $50k raised for local nonprofit organizations

Sept. 19 was North Texas Giving Day, a time for many local organizations to raise much-needed funds to keep doing the important work they do in the community.