Annual chamber banquet arrives Friday
By Christina Derr The Springtown Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet is set to take place this Friday, March 2. The ceremony returns to Oak Knoll Ranch for the third year in a row.
View ArticleSAFETY FIRST: Springtown residents must anchor play equipment
By Christina Derr Residents of Springtown who have play equipment in their yards will now be required to anchor those items to prevent them from causing damage or injuries during incidents of high wind...
View ArticleBig freeze causes headaches
By Christina Derr Icy weather caused a myriad of headaches for Springtown-area residents Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 21-22. The freezing line settled just a few miles east of town leaving trees and...
View ArticleParents get to know SISD at Public Schools Week
Campuses throughout the Springtown Independent School District are currently hosting open houses and other activities in honor of Texas Public Schools Week.
View ArticleAnti-annexation group delivers petition
The group Stop Involuntary Annexation in Parker County filed their 12,000-signature petition with the Parker County Elections Office Monday, March 5.
View ArticleSchool safety: SISD combats threats, rumors
by Christina Derr christina@azlenews.net A Springtown High School student was arrested March 1, after Springtown Police Department Student Resource Officer Foster Marshall and SHS administration...
View ArticleCounty judge ousted, runoff for JP 1
Miles and Liles top vote-getters of 5 JP candidates by Christina Derr christina@azlenews.net Nearly 20,000 Parker County voters turned out to make their voices heard in the March 6 primary election....
View ArticleTrio takes plea deal
Teens damaged over 40 street signs BY CHRISTINA DERR christina@azlenews.net Three of the four Springtown teenagers who were charged with felony criminal mischief last fall accepted plea deals for...
View ArticleConway sisters win in Houston
Springtown sisters Summer (right) and Callie Conway both had great success with their lambs at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior Market Lamb Show March 9.
View ArticleMaking a Blue blue
Lady Porcupine Camryn Slocum forces a Graham Lady Blue out of the baselines for an out during Springtown’s non-district clash March 13.
View ArticleHe’s Pres. Jack now
PCESD1 board member takes state office BY CHRISTINA DERR christina@azlenews.net One of Parker County Emergency Services District 1’s board members has been elected president of the state body that...
View ArticleOptimist pancake supper March 29
The annual Optimist Club Pancake Supper is slated for Thursday, March 29.
View ArticleRPD promotes, welcomes officers at council meeting
Reno Police Department Sgt. Ed Beetler (far left) and Chief of Police Tim Holzschuh congratulate Cpl. Brian Furr (far right) on his recent promotion
View ArticleEgg-citment on tap this weekend
Springtown hunt this Saturday; Reno event March 28 The city of Springtown is again gearing up to hold its annual Easter egg hunt. This year’s event will take place this Saturday, March 24 and will...
View ArticleA state champ!
Lady Porcupine Jazmine Kuper became Springtown’s first-ever powerlifting champion in Waco March 17. She set a new Texas record with her total poundage of 1,130 in three lifts.
View ArticleGilley earns honor
Named Alumnus of the Year by WC By Christina Derr christina@azlenews.net Springtown’s Mike Gilley has been named the 2018 Alumnus of the Year by Weatherford College.
View ArticleEaster Egg Hunt
Sunny weather and the promise of candy brought out large crowds to the Springtown’s annual community egg hunt Saturday, March 24.
View ArticleEgg-static kids abound at hunt
Dozens of children filled Springtown Park in the search for more than 4,000 eggs
View ArticleShowstoppers dance to success
Showstoppers rake in awards in Lewisville, Galveston By Christina Derr christina@azlenews.net The Springtown High School Showstoppers competed March 24-25 at the Showtime Nationals at Moody Gardens in...
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