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Legacy Oaks first to vaccinate its residents

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Legacy Oaks of Azle, a local assisted living and retirement community, is among the fi rst to hold a vaccination clinic for its residents. The vaccine clinic took place on Friday, Jan. 8 and served both residents and staff of the community.

Azle manor welcomes new administrator

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Kip Kruger has been hired as the new administrator for Azle Manor. The previous administrator, Kinny Pack, had served in that role for 45 years prior to his retirement last November.

Springer sworn in

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Drew Springer was sworn in by governor greg abbott on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Springer won the special election for State Senate district 30, replacing Pat fallon, who vacated the position to serve in the uS House of representatives for texas’ fourth congressional district. Springer previously served as a member of the texas House of representatives from 2013. Photo courtesy of office of the governor

Azle Arts Association kicks off 2021 season

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The Azle Arts Association is gearing up for their 2021 season. First up will be the production of “Farce of Habit,” written by Jamie Wooten, Jessie Jones, and Nicholas Hope. Scott Nurmela is directing.

School board extends Smith’s contract

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During the Jan. 11 meeting of the Azle Independent School District Board of Trustees, members voted unanimously to approve a five-year contract for Superintendent Todd Smith.

Lane closures coming on SH 199

Drivers should be prepared to slow down and expect delays on State Highway 199 between Azle and Springtown during the next few months for a Texas Department of Transportation project.

The Porch Resale Shop nears completion

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The finals coats of paint are being added, the flooring is being polished, and the lights and shelving are getting installed. The Porch Resale Shop, which benefits the Community Caring Cen-ter in Azle, will be opening its doors in early spring. The new location offers plenty of space for merchandise, a fitting room, and a new shopping area for CCC’s clients. The staff and volunteers expect to begin moving merchandise into the shop at the end of January.

Uncovering the past

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Store fronts on the corner of Northwest Parkway and Roe Street are revealing their former identities as the fascia is being stripped away in preparation for new businesses to come in. Azle Florist is still a local favorite, but who remembers Debanaires or G&G Shop? Photos by Jessica McKinney

Parker County girl battles illness linked to COVID-19

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Peyton Copeland went from having a headache on Christmas Eve to a few days later being in the ICU on a ventilator with a feeding tube.

Golden Parachute Estate & Auction Company

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Golden Parachute opened just nine days before COVID hit the area. Instead of letting the pandemic drive them out of business too soon, they adapted, and nine months later they are still thriving.