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hospital leaders ask community to help slow the spread

For almost 10 months, frontline workers in Azle and across the country have been fighting the spread of the coronavirus in their communities. But with the recent spike following the Thanksgiving holiday, it is an uphill battle with no end in sight.

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Single-vehicle wreck leads to driver’s arrest

On the morning of Friday, Dec. 11, Azle Police Department received a call about a rollover accident outside of the Azle Independent School District’s administration building along eastbound Southeast Parkway.

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voting for senate seat dec. 19

Voting for Senate District 30 runoff is Saturday, Dec.19. The special election between Rep. Drew Springer and Shelley Luther determines who will replace Pat Fallon, who was recently elected to the U.S. House in Texas’ 4th Congressional District.

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eagle mountain Lake parade of Lights ‘one of the largest ever’

This year, Save Eagle Mountain Lake, Inc. was able to put together one of the largest Parade of Lights in the event’s history with 31 entries in the parade. The parade took place Dec. 5, having been postponed from the previous weekend due to the weather.

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Hornets playoff bound

The Azle Hornets are flying high as they head into the UIL Class 5A Division 1 playoffs. Quarterback Chris Lee and Eric Mcalister have proved to be a deadly combination in 2020. Photo by Quinton Lilley

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Teachers, staff at AISD to receive one-time bonus payment

Azle Independent School District’s Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Dec. 3 to discuss and vote on a resolution for a one-time payment for district employees “as an expression of gratitude” for their dedication and commitment to students during the pandemic.