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Wreck kills teen mother BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN A 15-year-old girl who was the mother of a 3-month-old infant was killed Sunday evening, July 12 in a three-car accident in the 10100 block of Jacksboro Highway. According to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Offi ce, Sarah Elaine Blaze Fortenberry was pronounced deceased at the scene at 7:35 p.m. Cpl. Tracey Knight of the Fort Worth Police Department said patrol offi cers were dispatched to the acci- The 15-year-old mother of a 3-month-old infant was killed in a violent crash on Jacksboro Highway at its intersection with Nine Mile dent in the eastbound lanes of Jacks- Bridge Road Sunday evening, July 12. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman boro Highway at Nine Mile Bridge Fortenberry was ejected from the sult of the accident, Knight said. they were re-directed through a neighlight, Knight said. Road at 7:20 p.m. car. Eastbound traffi c on Jacksboroborhood and back to Nine Mile, where A white pickup pulling a trailer was Fortenberry was a passenger in a No one inside either pickup was se- Highway was rerouted to Tenderfoot they had to fi gure out for themselves black 1989 Honda Accord driven by eastbound on Jacksboro Highway Trail; many motorists assumed they how to continue to their destination. the 18-year-old father of her infant, when the Honda entered the intersec- riously injured. The driver of the Honda and the could take Nine Mile Bridge Road The highway was closed for several tion. who was also in the car. infant received minor injuries but are hours as Fort Worth accident investiback to the Jacksboro Highway to It struck the Honda on the passenThe Honda was traveling southwest gators gathered evidence, photos, and continue east toward Lake Worth. through the crossover toward Nine ger’s side, pushing it into a red Chevy expected to recover. No arrests have been made as a reAs they approached the highway, measurements. Mile Bridge Road when it ran the red Avalanche.
MGP directors take Burleson positions BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN The dynamic team that revived Azle High School’s Marching Green Pride, returning it to state contender status in four short years, has announced its departure from Azle. Band director Shawn Murphy, his wife and assistant director Kim Murphy, and percussion director Richard Kearns, have accepted positions at Burleson Centennial High School. Centennial was built in 2010 as a result of growth in the Burleson ISD, joining longtime Azle rival Burleson High to provide secondary education in that district. Kearns’ wife, Stacie Kearns, a kindergarten teacher at Walnut Creek Elementary, has accepted a similar position within the Burleson ISD, as well. The announcement came late Thursday evening, July 9. Because Azle ISD’s administrative offi ces are closed on Fridays in June and July, ISD offi cials say they arrived at work Monday morning, July 13 to fi nd that word had traveled fast about open positions in
Azle. “Azle is a great place to be, and there is already a lot of interest in these positions,” Tanya Anderson, assistant superintendent of curriculum and human resources, said, adding that “we are certainly going to miss the Murphys and the Kearnses, and we wish them Shawn Murphy the very best. Outgoing band director “Azle has always had a stellar reputation in band, and they (Murphy and Kearns) really continued in that tradition,” Anderson said. “But we feel short of amazing. We are truly gratevery confi dent we’ll fi nd the rightful for all the hard work and dedication people to fi ll those positions in time to from our students and parents in makkick off the (fall football) season.” ing this a world class band program. Anderson said those who have ex“Four years ago we were called to pressed interest early include individ- revive the Azle band program and take uals from within the Azle ISD as well it to the next level. We were glad we as people outside the district. made this decision and hope that you have enjoyed the past four years as The announcement much as we have. Sometimes things In an email to students, parents, sup- happen unexpectedly and we have porters and friends, Shawn Murphy, now been challenged to improve the speaking on behalf of his team, made Burleson Centennial HS Band prothe announcement “with heavy hearts. gram. “Our time in Azle has been nothing “We hope you will give the new di-
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rectors the same respect and effort that you have given us. We know there are directors out there that are better than us and can take the Azle MGP even further! We wish nothing but the best for the MGP and we will be watching from a distance hoping for greatness. “We wish to thank the Azle community and ISD administration for their support, and know the best days for the Azle Band are ahead. We will miss you all!” Murphy’s memoirs Shawn Murphy says the group was never looking to leave Azle; Burleson actively recruited them. “It was so tough to decide to move on. We’ve made so many good friends, made so many great memories,” he said. “We all really love Azle – we love the town, the community, the ISD... we have nothing but fond memories and great relationships here.” Recounting some of his fondest memories with the MGP, Murphy recalled his fi rst year as band director
here in 2011. “The band had received a Division II at Region before we got here, so the priority was just to get back to Division I status,” he said. “We qualifi ed to Area, but making Area Finals was a long shot. Then we won the prelims and went on to compete in the state marching contest – it really was a miracle! “I was on the other side, and I found out we’d made it to state, but I couldn’t get to our side in time to tell them myself,” Murphy continued. “So when our name was called, I was watching the band from the stands on the opposite side. “To see their reaction – it was priceless. When we did it again two years later, it was no less special,” he said. “I’ll remember those moments for the rest of my life.” Murphy said he, Mrs. Murphy and Mr. Kearns taught band students things they’d never done before – PLEASE SEE BAND, PAGE 4A.
Just a little weed? Special Crimes Unit discovers marijuana growing south of Azle SCU investigators gained access An Azle area man was arrested July 9 by members of the Weatherford- to the container after Woodruff gave them the keys. Parker County Special Inside, they disCrimes Unit (SCU) in covered 36 marijuana connection with a mariplants. juana growing operation. SCU investigators SCU investigators reported the operation served a search warrant included plants in variat the residence of Travis ous stages of growth Brant Woodruff, 51, in and sizes, and was the 100 block of Woodequipped with artifi cial vale Drive, in the Shanlighting, irrigation, and gri La addition south of climate control. Azle. Woodruff is charged On the west side of with possession of the residence, SCU investigators and Parker Travis Brent Woodruff marijuana 4 ounces to 5 pounds. County Sheriff’s depuHe posted $7,500 ties located a large, padbond and was released locked, metal shipping SCU investigators discovered a marijuana growing operation in a shipping container at the home of container typically used as a portable from the Parker County jail the following day. Travis Brent Woodruff who lives south of Azle. Photo courtesy Parker County Sheriff’s Offi ce storage building.
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Azle Police Dept. adds online crime tool Citizens can see where crimes occur, send tips anonymously BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN
Want to know what crimes are occurring in your neighborhood? Maybe you’ve seen something a little suspicious, but worried the police might not think it’s important? Now there’s an app for that. The Azle Police Department has partnered with BAIR Analytics, Inc. to provide a new way for the public to stay informed about crime in Azle. It’s an online crime map
called RAIDS Online (www. raidsonline.com) that maps and analyzes crime data, alerts Azle citizens about crimes in their area, and allows the Azle PD to quickly alert the public about crimes as they occur. Whether you access RAIDS Online with your computer or use the free iPhone app – RAIDS Online Mobile, available on the App Store – you can now view a map or grid that shows all crimes in the area. Citizens can also sign up
for neighborhood watch reports that automatically email a breakdown of recent crime activity, and they can submit an anonymous tip about a crime directly to the Azle PD. RAIDS Online automatically syncs with the Azle PD’s records system to keep crime information updated online and in the app. It cleans and geocodes the crime data, then displays all of the incidents on a map, grid and analytics dashboard, along
with some basic information about the incidents, including the type of crime, location type, block-level address, date, and time the crime occurred. “This is another tool for combating crime that’s simple to use but powerful enough to allow both the department as well as our citizens to visualize where and when crime is occurring in Azle,” Azle Chief of Police Rick Pippins said. “The program has basic predictive analysis tools that will
help police predict where and when crime will likely occur so that resources may be more accurately focused.” Typically, agencies can spend thousands of dollars annually through other crime mapping providers, but BAIR Analytics offers RAIDS Online and the RAIDS Online Mobile app as a free service to any law enforcement agency that wishes to participate. RAIDS Online is ad-free and BAIR Analytics does not sell
the data to third party vendors, thus the agency – in this case, the Azle Police Department – remains in complete control over its data. “We wanted to do something to help law enforcement in these tough economic times,” said Sean Bair, who founded of BAIR (Behavioral Analysis & Intelligence Resources) Analytics. “We’re excited to partner with the Azle Police Department to provide this free service for their public.”
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It was Heroes Day at the Central Library July 9. Nell Strickland (upper left) turned in disposal plastic bags for a reusable one. Making the trade during Heroes Day July 9 at the Azle Memorial Library was Michael Graham of Code Enforcement. A helicopter landing in Central Park thrilled kids and adults. Azle Police Officer Loren Hearn (left) lets a young lady see a patrol car up close. Photos by Misty Shaw and Mark K. Campbell
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT BY SUE TURNIPSEED The heat of summer is in full swing, so the B. J. Clark Community Center is a good place for those over 60 years old to gather and enjoy the
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NEWS DIGEST Chinatown band at MIP July 17 Next band up at the Central Park amphitheater for the weekly Music in the Park series is Chinatown – a band that plays a variety of Top 40 and dance songs. They play Friday, July 17. Admission is free for the 8-10 p.m. concert. Free bottled water is available. Bring chairs, blankets, and coolers – but no alcohol or smoking/vaping. The park is located at 263 West Main Street.
Second Town Hall arrives July 21 The Azle city council will hold a second Town Hall meeting Tuesday, July 21. Citizens can ask questions, voice opinions, and submit concerns. The meeting begins with a brief presentation of past, present, and future projects and issues. Council, city management, and department heads will be present to address questions and concerns. The meeting runs from 6-9 p.m. at Forte Junior High School, 479 Sandy Beach Road.
Spay/neuter, vaccine clinic July 21 The Azle Animal Shelter Humane Association is offering a low-cost spay and neuter program, as well as
a vaccination clinic, on Tuesday, July 21 at the Old Azle Library (next to City Hall), 609 Southeast Parkway. Low-cost vaccinations will be available on a walkin basis from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and surgical procedures will be scheduled by appointment only. For more information, call 866-310-7387 or 940566-5551, or visit azleanimalshelter.org.
AHS Swim Team meeting Aug. 6 Azle High School swim coach Steven Griffi n will conduct a meeting Thursday, Aug. 6 at the AHS cafeteria. He will meet with hopefuls and pass out information about the squad and high school swimming. Parents and athletes can contact him at sgriffi n@ azleisd.net or by calling 817-992-4145.
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Band directors exit after taking MGP to new heights ■ BAND, FROM PAGE ONE.
some thought they were a little unorthodox – but he was so impressed with the trust the students and their parents placed in them. “The kids just believed in us, and believed in each other. They worked so hard, and they achieved so much,” he said. “We were at a little 3A school in Palestine when Azle took a chance on us. We were so thankful and grateful, and we wanted to honor that by making the MGP the best band we could.” Without the hard work, dedication and trust from the students, their parents, the ISD and the community, Murphy insists it never would have – never could have – happened. He pointed to two other highly successful band programs in Azle: the Indoor Drumline and the Color/Winterguard. Under the direction of Richard Kearns, the Indoor Drumline went from no program whatsoever to a World Class
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been to us,” he said. Kearns: it’s bittersweet Richard Kearns says he can teach his students how to hold the sticks, how to stand, how to move, and how to look. But he is most proud of who his students are, and of their collective heart. “It really struck me who these kids are when we were in Dayton this year,” Kearns said, describing two incidents that occurred during World Championship competition. “Boswell is real close to Azle on the map, and they were also real close in competition – we traded scores, they’d win one, we’d win the next one. They are real rivals,” Kearns said. “The day of prelims in Dayton it was a really rainy day, but the rain held off until after our performance.” Boswell’s time slot was later, and after Azle had loaded its equipment and the truck was leaving, they happened to be pulling away from the arena
when they noticed that the Bo- ton – came out of the arena after swell drumline was waiting to its performance to fold its tarps. High winds were making it enter for its performance – and the bottom dropped out of the diffi cult, and the Hannah folks were struggling to keep up with sky. “It just started pouring rain, the tarps. The Azle and it was litDrumline kids erally moments saw what was from their pergoing on and formance,” jumped into Kearns said. action again. “It was just the Next thing you coolest thing to knew, the tarps see our kids inwere folded stantly grab all Richard Kearns and the two our tarps – they ran over to the Former AHS band director drumlines were sharing hugs Boswell drumand taking line and literally canopied them, covering all group photos. “Those are some of my proudtheir instruments, encouraging est moments, and I sure hope them and drying them off. “It was a sign that it’s big- they’re not forgotten just because ger than the competition – that we’re leaving,” Kearns said. “It’s ‘you’re from where we’re that team atmosphere, the attifrom’ – I just thought it was tude of helping others. I was so proud of our kids, our group – awesome,” Kearns said. The very next day, the drum- not just because of how well they line from Hannah High School performed or how good they in Brownsville – one of just three looked, but for how they acted Texas teams competing in Day- and how they were perceived.”
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Kearns was very transparent about how diffi cult making the decision to leave Azle has been: “There were tears shed in our family.” But a deciding factor for them is the fact that his father is actually a minister at the First Christian Church of Burleson. “In fact, our daughter will be going to the daycare at my dad’s church,” Kearns explained. “It’s great that I’ll see him almost every day, but it’s such a wonderful opportunity for him to spend time with his granddaughter as she grows up – he loves her so much.” Still, he says, it’s hard to leave the friends and community his family has been such a part of for four years, adding “there’s nothing we don’t love about Azle.” Quoting a line from Dave Matthews’ song “Best of What’s Around,” Kearns recited: Turns out (it’s) not where, but who you’re with that matters... Kearns says Azle will always matter to him.
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Follow The Flag ‘15 bigger than ever BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN
Azle’s annual Christian, patriotic celebration of Independence Day, Follow The Flag, once again topped past records as thousands poured into Central Park on July 4. Glyn Murphy, pastor of Lighthouse Harbor Church and a member of the steering committee for the event, said the event raised more money than in any year since he’s been involved. Those funds go to the Azle Ministerial Alliance for its Roland Earl Memorial Scholarship. This year’s recipients of that scholarship are Sarah Wynns and Noel Brownback, both
2015 Azle High School graduates. A highlight of the event came when retired AHS principal, current city council member, and volunteer Rouel Rothenberger was presented with the fourth annual Lou Shaffer Award by Murphy, a past recipient himself. “We asked Rouel to lead the pledge of allegiance at the event, and he did a fi ne job of it, and then stepped to the back of the stage until after the award was presented, per our plan,” Murphy said. “Of course, Lew and Sandy Shaffer – who founded Follow The Flag, nurtured it and then ‘gifted’ it to the AMA – were
there to help present the award, and Rouel really was surprised when we announced his name – everyone kept it a surprised!” Corey Wynns, pastor of Crossing Fellowship, chaired the event and Nate Simmons, vice president at Pinnacle Bank, rounded out the committee. “The Azle Police Department did an outstanding job with traffi c control, security and communications, and I commend them,” Murphy said. “Chief Pippins likes to plan for things, and Det. Sgt. Kevin Rogers did an outstanding job leading the team.” Murphy also had high praise for the Azle Fire Department, who handled fi rst aid as well
as a couple of minor medical situations, and Briar-Reno Volunteer Fire Department, who helped with the pyrotechnics and provided fi re protection at the fireworks site. Speaking of fi reworks, Murphy said the AMA purchased 30 percent more fi reworks this year than last year, and said the show really was an extravaganza. “As usual, Stoney Stonebraker brought us a great show. The fi reworks were spectacular, and then there was a pause, and then the fi reworks just fi lled the sky,” Murphy said. “But it turns out, that wasn’t the fi nale – it was just about midway through the show, and
the fi nale was really something else.” Event organizers tried to place water strategically throughout the park due to the heat, and snow cones were very popular, as expected. Another new, but popular item this year was cotton candy provided by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Murphy said. Wynns served as emcee for the event, which had more vendors than in years past. “Follow The Flag just keeps growing – I haven’t heard any offi cial estimates, but it sure looked like more people were Erin Neal sang the Nationthere this year than last year,” al Anthem at Follow The Flag. Photo courtesy Gracie Wynns Murphy said.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Obituaries Lisa Buffi ngto
Faye Jennings
Aimee Christine Williams
2015
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1975-2015
out, go for a swim and love one another deeply without ceasing. Lisa will forever be in our hearts. She was the daughter of Colleen and Shorty (Clifton) McDonald of Graham, Texas. Lisa loved life and family and was always quick to spoil and brag about her precious grandchildren. She was drawn to water like a fi sh, if there was a body of water Lisa was in it either for a swim, fl oat trip or boat ride. Founder and owner of Ship to Shore Boat Cleaning in Azle, Texas, Lisa had a heart for her customers and their boats. Lisa Lisa Buffi ngton a lovingwill be dearly missed by all. Survivors include husmother, wife and memaw went to be with the Lord on Monday, band Jack Buffi ngton of Azle; July 6, 2015 at 54 years of age. daughter and son-in-law Staci A funeral was held at 2 p.m. and Greg Pippin of WeathFriday, July 10, 2015 at Gal- erford, Texas; brother, Clifbreaith Pickard, interment fol- ton McDonald of Fort Worth; lowed at Dicey Cemetery. Visi- grandchildren, Kasey Woods tation was held from 6-8 p.m., and Madie Pippin of WeatherThursday in the Galbreaith ford; numerous nieces nephews Pickard Funeral Chapel. Gal- and extended family. breaith Pickard is in charge of arrangements. The Azle News, In honor of our wife, mothJuly 15, 2015 Edition er and memaw take your boat
Cody Westbrook 1992-2015 Cody Westbrook son of Kenny Echols and grandson of Guy Echols of Azle, died June 22, 2015 in a truck accident while on leave from the Army. Papa says thanks for your service Cody Allen! The Azle News, July 15, 2015 Edition
Faye Jennings, 98, loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2015 at Ash Creek Baptist Church in Azle. Faye was born in Pecan Gap, Texas to Albert and Lorena McDaniel Jan. 28, 1917. She was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church in Odessa for 45 years. Faye has been a member of Ash Creek Baptist Church for several years. After 98 1/2 years Faye was tired of her body hold-
ing her back, she would like for you all to know her work here is done. She has accepted a new assignment that guarantees awesome benefi ts. After taking care of so many for so long, she has decided to take some time for herself. She requests that we celebrate her life and not mourn her passing. By now she has dropped a hook and loving up some grandkids that went before her. Faye requests that you all remember....if you sew on Sunday God will make you take each stitch out with your nose on Monday. A special thanks to aunt Peggy Baty, Beth Clark, Jill Baty and Azle Manor for taking such awesome care of her. Faye was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; a daughter; one sister; one brother; and four grandchildren. Survivors include sons, Bill Robinson and wife, Molly, and Clayton Robinson and wife, Jeanette; daughters, Joy Hart and husband, James and Peggy Baty; brother, Joe McDaniel; 94 grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren.
Aimee Christine Williams was born January 9, 1975 at 2:59 a.m. in Cheverly, Maryland. She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 3, 2015 in Anniston, Alabama with her family by her side. She spent her early years in Maryland and Virginia, her favorite time being summers spent on the beach. In late 1984, the family moved to the Azle, Springtown area of Texas. Her daughter Andrea was born in 1991, daughter Erica was born in 1995. She remained in the area until moving to Florida in early 2000. The Azle News, While in Florida, she went on July 15, 2015 Edition to attend FMU College, graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice in 2005. She was so proud of that degree, earning it during a diffi cult time in
her life. She went on to work at Ruiz Protective Service where she met her future wife Rachael. After moving to Alabama she worked in Loss Prevention, working her way up to manager. After becoming disabled, Aimee enjoyed her role as housewife and stay-athome Mom. Although her body fi nally gave up on her, Aimee has moved on to a place without disease and pain, still being loved and greatly missed by family and many friends. Survivors include wife, Rachael, their two babies Peanut and Gizmo, in-laws Daddy and Brenda; daughter, Andrea; grandchildren, Evan, Logan and Alanna; daughter, Erica and unborn grandson Lucas; mom Becky Huffer; sisters, Mary, Tabitha and Pam; two beautiful nieces and handsome nephew; grandmother, Jane; uncles, Robert, Dwaine, and Phillip; aunts, Pam and Sandy; best friend, Sha McNeeley, and many family, friends and co-workers who loved her dearly. She will be missed by many and has left a lifetime legacy of bravery and endurance for all to follow.
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1941-2015 Ann Adkins passed away July 1, 2015 at age 73. She was born on Dec. 19, 1941 in Seymour, Texas. Survivors include husband, Johnny of Azle; sons, Grant of Richland Hills, Mark and wife Shawna of North Richland
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Bobby Lewis Murphree 1930-2015
Bobby Lewis Murphree, 85, of Azle, Texas went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on June 11, 2015. A funeral was held on Monday, June 15, at Cornerstone
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Church in Azle with Pastor James Crawford officiating and burial was at Ash Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandsons. Bobby was born March 7, 1930 in Hubbard County, Texas and moved to La Junta with his family around 1934. He graduated Azle High School in 1947, joined the Coast Guard and served six years in Honolulu, the Marshall Islands, Corpus Christi and St. Petersburg, Florida. He worked at General Dynamics until retirement in 1993. He was an avid gardener, farmer and great storyteller. Bobby was preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Laura Maxine Murphree; sons, Bobby Jr. and Walton Murphree, his brothers, Hoyt, Marcus, and Rufus Murphree, sisters, Nodie Griggs and Betty Smith, and
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parents Bessie Beck and Eli Murphree. Survivors include daughters, Sharron Murphree, of Azle, Lydia Mann and husband Loy, of Newark, Loretta Simmons and husband Allen Williams of Fort Worth; son, Phillip Murphree; sisters, Mildred Wood, Dottie Hill and Emagene Cooper; grandchildren, Greg and Amber Martinez, Matthew Martinez, Natalie and John Taylor, Clint and Lindsay Murphree, Nick and Stephanie Murphree, Miranda Murphree, Kendal Mann, Jason and Emma Simmons, and Schyler and Cody Parker; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Bobby was a wonderful Dad and Pappaw and will be sorely missed.
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Najera earns honor
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Azle's Simon Najera claimed a rare award at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference at Louisville, Kentucky. Najera, a student at Texas State Tech College-Waco, earned a Skill Point Certifi cate in automotive refi nishing technology.
Azle Masonic Lodge #601 installed new offi cers in a ceremony Saturday, July 11. The Lodge will celebrate 131 years in December. Pictured are: (l-r) Chuck Harrison, Ray White, Tim Hall, Steve Todd, Ed Johnson, Claude Conwell, W. M. Shane Vaughn, 2015-2016 leader of the lodge, Sam Horseman, Chad Gilley, Don Beckman, Jack Dillard, James Silva, and Stan Laxton. Photo courtesy Darlia Hobbs
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Bummer: When your lifelong heroes let you down
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When pressed to find a gift for a witon’t you hate it when one of your heroes ty person, I fall back on his collection ends up being a jerk – of pieces printed in The New Yorker; you cannot go wrong with either Withor worse? I grew up a huge out Feathers or Side Effects. Even though he “marCincinnati ried his daughter,” I did Reds fan – my Iowa Park not lose my love for his Little League team was books or movies. But he’s the Reds – and modeled certainly tainted. my style of play after Pete Cosby was a major part Rose. of my childhood. Then came his gambling When we needed a break scandal and that star was from playing baseball alforever tarnished. most every waking minI loved two comedians ute back in the 1960’s, we for as long as I can rememwould plop down in front ber: Woody Allen and Bill Cosby. ON YOUR of my parents gigantic TV/ radio/stereo concoction – it Allen made movies in MARK was as big as a small car the 1970’s that I still watch to this day. He’s a great Mark K. Campbell and the main piece of living room furniture – and writer and his routines recorded in the 1960’s are very funny I’d drop the needle on one of his albums: Wonderfulness or 200 M.P.H. time capsules.
or the classic To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With. And, oh, man, did we laugh! Buck, buck. Fat Albert. Weird Harold. Good, clean fun. As an adult hosting parties in the late 1970’s, the door prize was always Disco Bill, a comic music record of his I played so often that lines from it became ingrained into my family’s vernacular. His TV shows were must-see programs, suitable for all. Then came the terrible allegations. While I can still admire Rose’s skills and Allen’s talent, this Cosby thing is different. If the allegations prove true – and it sure looks like it – then he’s a monster; one of my heroes is a monster. He deserves every flogging – publicly and judiciously – he gets. There’s nothing worse than finding out your hero is flat-out evil. Mark K. Campbell is the News editor and he listened to Disco Bill just the other day.
Just let the blowhards bluster!
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Letter to the editor Confederate flag removal won’t change anything To the Editor: The Confederate flag, although it is a symbol of slavery is also a symbol of the Civil War, the great battle to unify our country. Over half a million men died in that war.
That flag is a part of our history. It’s ironic that a flag that is such a memento of our fight against intolerance is itself subject to such bitter intolerance. If that flag is removed everywhere it will make absolutely no improvement in any black person’s life. We should preserve and teach our history so we don’t make the same mistakes again. Curt Lampkin Azle
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or some unknown (to me) ing to intimidate them into surrender reason, I woke up this in 701 B.C. morning thinking about Isaiah 35:21 records this interesting a confrontation from 36 response: “But the people remained years ago. silent and said nothing in reply, beIt was the summer af- cause the king had commanded, ‘Do ter my junior year in high school. The not answer him.’” school district always hired several When our children were small, high school and college students as we tried to teach them to use words, summer employees to help with the rather than hitting, to resolve disagreeextra groundskeeping and ments. It would really be maintenance that went into nice if we could get people preparing all the campuses to learn that lesson. for the new school year. However, words are On this particular day, a not always the best soluloud-mouthed bully (one tion. Sometimes the war of the college students) of words is what escalates was offering to beat me into violent behavior. Even up (his language was more if violence does not ensue, colorful) because I looked much damage can be done at him wrong. He actually through the attempt to get held a grudge against me in the last word. And somefor something that is not times, we justify our unrelevant to this story, but LIFE MATTERS gracious words and smug the excuse that he used attitudes with the incredthat day was that I looked Gerry Lewis ibly mature response of at him wrong. He had been “They started it!” a major football stud during his high It is unfortunate that we often think school days and was a couple of years our battles must be fought with words, older than me. rather than trust in God and prayer. At age 17 at 6 feet, 1 inch and about Ephesians 4:29 says, “Do not let any 140 pounds (the approximate current unwholesome talk come out of your weight of my right leg at age 53), I was mouths, but only what is helpful for not the picture of macho man strength. building others up according to their The truth of the matter was that he needs, that it may benefit those who probably could have snapped me like listen.” a twig. Since he was looking for an exOur lives matter so much to God cuse, any excuse, to give me a fat lip, that He wants us to use our words to I chose to keep quiet and let him rant. build up both those to whom we speak I don't know whatever became of that and those who simply hear us speak. guy, but I know what became of me. What situations are you dealing Sometimes the best way to handle a with now that might best be addressed blowhard is to just let him bluster. by silence? That's how the king (Hezekiah) of Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of misJudah told his representatives to re- sions for the Harvest Baptist Association, which spond to the representative of the king is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at of Assyria (Sennacherib) who was trywww.drgerrylewis.com.
Chickasaw descendant tells of scouts, soldiers, sheriffs
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ast week's column about Western writer Elmer Kelton's use of the land as a character came from my trip to the Western Writers of America convention in Lubbock. Also informative was a conversation at a WWA outdoor buffet at the Ranching Heritage Center where I met Towana Spivey and his wife. I asked Spivey, a descendant of Chickasaws who arrived in Indian Territory in 1837, about the “U.S.S.” on his blue, billed cap. Instead of crossed swords or crossed rifles, the cap had crossed arrows. Spivey said that the “U.S.S.” meant “United States Scouts.” There were Native American scouts in the U.S. Army. I knew that the Army used Indian scouts because my Master's thesis was on Colonel Ranald Slidell Mackenzie, and he used Tonkawa scouts in his expeditions into the Texas Panhandle while he sought Comanche and Kiowa. I learned from Spivey that in the 19th century, the Indians became soldiers as well. He is researching a book
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he is tentatively calling Native American Soldiers, Scouts, Marshalls and Police. From information Spivey later sent me, I learned that the U.S. Secretary of War in 1891 provided for the experimental creation of Native American Troop L units existing in the 1st through the 8th Cavalry and some infantry units as well. These Native soldiers of Troop L were scattered across the West. What seems strange about the experiment is George Armstrong Custer's old 7th Cavalry unit that was wiped out at the Little Big Horn in June 1876, less than 20 years later contained Native Americans. At least the Indians weren't Sioux and Cheyenne in Troop L, but Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache soldiers, because the 7th Cavalry was stationed at Fort Sill, and those were the tribes available there. In 1894 some Chiricahua Apache prisoners who had been held in Florida were transferred to Fort Sill. Even they were allowed to become soldiers in the U.S. Army. This meant that Native Americans who technically were
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Prisoners of War also were in the army as soldiers, carrying weapons, wearing uniforms and receiving a monthly salary. Geronimo was one of the members of Troop L of the PAGES FROM 7th Cavalry! The experiWESTERN ment of the HISTORY reservation InJ’Nell L. Pate dians becoming soldiers ended in 1897. When their Troop L units were disbanded, the Native soldiers were allowed to transfer to the already-existing U.S. Scouts. The scouts were not considered “regular army” as the Troop L soldiers had been, but “attached” units. The army paid their salaries and provided their weapons; in addition, they got extra pay if they furnished their own horses. Publisher Kim Ware
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Besides the army units made up of Native Americans, Indian agencies in the West had “Indian Police” who came under the jurisdiction of the civilian Indian agents. Indian Police were at the Battle of Wounded Knee in December 1890 in South Dakota. After 1892 the Department of the Interior had trouble keeping agents on the reservations, so the President authorized military officers as Indian agents. This meant that the Indian Police at the agencies often were under the jurisdiction of the military and thus were considered a military unit. Also, in Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory federal judges held jurisdiction over Deputy U.S. Marshals, and numerous tribe members became marshals. These came from Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee, Seminole, Creek, Kiowa, Comanche, Cheyenne, etc. Tribal members often became local sheriffs or deputy sheriffs in areas where many Indians lived. They knew the people and their customs and could keep the peace better than whites. Earlier in the 19th century, the Five
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Civilized Tribes (Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek and Seminole) had what they called “Lighthorse Police” who were selected for their honesty and integrity. They served as a one man police, judge and even executioner if needed. Spivey had two Chickasaw ancestors who served as Lighthorse Police. He is retired after having served since 1982 as director/curator at the Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum in Lawton, Oklahoma. He is the author of several books on frontier history, and has been a history consultant on numerous movies. When the Western History Association met in Oklahoma City in 2007, I took their sponsored bus tour to Fort Sill. I remember now that Towana Spivey met our bus and conducted the tour. I KNEW his name sounded familiar when I met him again in Lubbock!
Retired history professor J’Nell Pate of Azle hasauthoredseveralbooks,manyofwhich are on sale in the lobby of the Azle News.
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handle restituState settles with Farmers tion to consumTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton ers. Notices on July 6 announced the approval of about the settlea settlement with Farmers Insurance ment will be Group that he said would return $84.4 mailed within million to policyholders. tions. 60 days to peoThe settlement stems from a 2002 The state’s chief fi nancial offi cercase fi led by the Texas Attorney Genple who may explained that every year for the past eral’s Offi ce and the Texas Departbe eligible for a three decades the state has issued a ment of Insurance. refund, accordTax Revenue Anticipation Note to ing to the Offi ce Paxton said that according to state deal with “periodic mismatches” investigators Farmers deceived conof the Attorney STATE between revenues and expenditures sumers and engaged in discriminatory General. during the fi scal year and “anticipat- practices for a period of fi ve years that CAPITAL ed mismatches” that result from the in some cases had consumers paySales tax revHIGHLIGHTS state’s providing nearly 50 percent of ing excessive amounts for premiums enue decreases its payments to local school districts while having their coverage reduced Comptroller Ed Sterling Hegar in the fi rst three months of the fi scal without their knowledge. on July 8 year. “People in Texas and across the said his offi ce would send cities, counAccording to the Offi ce of the country need to have confi dence in the ties, transit systems and special purComptroller, the state will not issue companies they depend on to insure pose taxing districts their July local a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note for their homes, health and property,” sales tax allocations totaling $609.8 fi scal 2016 “as a result of strong fund Paxton said. “Any company that over- million, an amount representing an inbalances, sound fi scal management charges and deceives its customers crease of 1.2 percent compared to July and conservative budgeting.” out of their hard-earned money must 2014. And, Texas will fully repay its cur- be held accountable and I’m pleased Hegar also said state sales tax revrent Tax Revenue Anticipation Note that Texas consumers will fi nally have enue in June was $2.2 billion, down ($5.4 billion borrowed last year to closure in this case.” 1.4 percent compared to June 2014. bridge budget gaps) on Aug. 31, the “This slight decline was expected Under the court order, a settlement last day of the current fiscal year. administrator has been assigned to due to the slowdown in the oil and gas exas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on July 7 announced his decision not to go the usual route to insure that Texas meets its budgetary obliga-
mining sector, and is in line with the biennial revenue estimate presented in January,” Hegar said. “Receipts from the construction, information, restaurant and services sectors continued to grow, however, which is a testament to Texas' diverse and dynamic economy.” This marks the fi rst decline in state sales tax revenue following 62 consecutive months of growth. RRC offers toll-free number Texas Railroad Commission on July 6 publicized (844) 773-0305, its new toll-free telephone number for citizens to report emergencies to the oil and gas industry-regulating agency. In announcing the toll-free number, the agency also stressed the importance of calling 911 fi rst in any emergency situation. Commission staff are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer emergency calls related to oil and gas exploration and production, intrastate pipelines and alternative fuels, including propane, said David Porter, chair of the commission. “The new toll-free emergency line
at the Commission is intended to provide additional support and make contact with our staff more streamlined and effi cient, both during an event, and as part of any subsequent investigation,” Porter said. Court rules on flag plate The U.S. Supreme Court last month ruled 5-4 in favor of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles in a case brought by the Texas Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans. Plaintiffs sued over the agency’s decision not to adopt a license plate bearing an image of the Confederate battle flag. Justice Breyer, in writing the majority opinion of the court, said, “Just as Texas cannot require Sons of Confederate Veterans to convey the State’s ideological message . . . Sons of Confederate Veterans cannot force Texas to include a Confederate battle fl ag on its specialty license plates.” Veteran state reporter and legislative analyst Ed Sterling is member services director for the Texas Press Association, whose 518 member newspapers have combined circulation of 3.7 million.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The fl ip-fl oppin conservatives want it both ways Editor: How ironic that the Azle News published a letter from my favorite hatemonger (July 8, “Gay marriage OK highlights USA’s lost moral compass”) right next to a “Life Matters” column regarding an end to rudeness in public and private discourse. Hilarious. I can relate somewhat to the writer’s opinion of his contempt of the Supreme Court – albeit for different reasons. I hated that a group of fi ve appointed judges, following a national election, halted the voting count in a state that had already removed thousands of legal voters from its register. In my opinion, true Solomon wisdom would have ruled that, if a state can’t get it together, all of their votes – including electoral – should be thrown out, negating their votes and motivating that state to get it together for the next go-round.
When then Chief [William] Renquist was hoping his new robe with its gold stripes would be ready for a presidential impeachment, I found that to be vain at best. But when it was revealed (postmortem) that he was a longtime dependant on pain killers, it was even weirder. When Clarence Thomas’ wife earned about $325,000 in one year lobbying against the Affordable Care Act, not only did he refuse to recuse himself from the vote, but he also failed to report her earnings on their tax returns because he “didn’t know he had to.” He was able to amend his return – a courtesy not extended to Al Capone. By the time the second ACA vote came up, Thomas again didn’t recuse himself although his wife had by then received over three quarters of a million bucks in her anti-ACA efforts. Not a word was heard from the right wing nor from the “liberal press.” I also agree with the writer’s opinion of the state of our nation – again, not for the same reasons. We take off our hats to pledge allegiance then demand our government defend our border and then think our
government is planning to round us up, transport us by railcar, then throw us into Walmart prison camps. We yell at President Obama to plug up a BP oil spill hole in the ocean, and, then, three weeks after it is plugged, yell at him again to allow the renewal of drilling in the same area. [Cliven] Bundy has his right to not pay over $1 million in grazing fees because, well, “liberty” – yet we vote for politicians that deny a city like Denton to ban fracking. [Rick] Santorum based his opinions on his Roman Catholic faith until he inherited a Pope that states opinions contrary to his own on global warming, poverty, human respect, or forgiveness. Lastly, please stop speaking for all “real” Christians. I am nothing like you, save for being covered by my Savior’s blood. Scripturally, only the Lord can judge the living and the dead and He says that only his Father knows when the end will come – so give that a rest, too. Kathy Rhodes Azle
Church led by ‘shape-shifter Jesus’ who loves all Dear Editor: Some progressive Biblical scholars believe that “God has created and is creating.” While the Bible offers history, wisdom, and hope for some, being written by a variety of authors, scripture contradicts itself when a reader picks, chooses, and takes words out of context. Taken overall, however, some of us believe the theme of the Bible is about economic justice and love. Using religion, or God, to frighten, punish, or mock people is not progressive. In fact, many people have left organized religion because of such condemnation and hopelessness. We each interpret God to be as we want: To a horse, God likely looks like a horse. So to man, God may seem to be male, a father fi gure. Unfortunately, a person who fears a god of punishment will likely become an advocate for punishing others – and him/ herself, through guilt, hatred, and fear. Of course, that individual will feel
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By MARK K. CAMPBELL Robert Seals said, “It was an incredible moment.” He’s a winner. See the video at http://youtu. Ken Seals, an incoming be/h5QUvfSdhxQ. eighth grader at Azle Junior The QB competition capped High School, turned in another the summer for the youngster. exceptional performance at an Earlier, he was the starting elite quarterback camp. quarterback on Team USA in For the first time ever, Seals a game played in Canton. Over won back-to-back champion15,000 athletes were considships at the National Football ered for the teams. Academies QB Duel CompetiHe might represent Team tion in Canton, Ohio. USA in an Interantional Bowl In 2014, he won the title easily. against Canada; Seals will This time around, it took a near know next month. miracle – and Seals pulled it off. For sure he will play in the Everything came down to the Brett Cooper Academic Allfinal throw on the final day, a American National Bowl in throw that had a high degree of January 2016. His selection difficulty. was based on his 4.0 GPA with In the gauntlet competition, all honors classes. Sixty players Seals trailed by eight points. To were chosen out of 30,000. win, he would have to have a Seals competed against high perfect outing, something that schoolers in a Nike-Dallas had not been done by any quarCowboys QB Elite 11 competiterback of any age, his father tion at Valley Ranch. Robert Seals said. He will direct a 7-on-7 footThe young Seals hit every ball team at the Lone Star 7-ontarget and reached his final toss. 7 Championship at AT&T StaIt would be a tough one; he dium. had to run to one end of a goal Seals won the local NFL post, throw the ball across the Punt, Pass, and Kick event and field, split the uprights, then hit is headed to that regional event. a target on the other side. That’s quite a resume for an He did just that. eighth grader. Seals will direct The 2.5 points boosted him the AJH Hornets during this fall. past the leader by 1.5 points Then...who knows what he’ll and Seals had another title. The annoucer said, “That kid Ken Seals repeated as the top QB at competition in be capable of at AHS in the au- Ken Seals was the starting quarterback for Team USA tumn of 2016? Ohio, a feat that was a first. is cool as ice.” in Canton, Ohio.
Two AHS wrestlers part of Team Texas A pair of Lady Hornet wrestlers are off to North Dakota to see some of the best mat athletes in America. Reigning state UIL champion Lauren Dale and Hali Davis are both key members of Team Texas, an elite squad coached by AHS’ Monica Allen and bound for North Dakota – an
annual trek for years for talented Azle athletes. To earn a berth on Team Texas, a top three finish is required at a state freestyle tournament. It’s trip number three for Dale and she says things are different up north. “It’s really hard competition, but it’s really a lot of fun.”
She noted that she’s a yearround wrestler and that the nationals make her better. “I think that’s what helped me win state this year, from going to Fargo for two years,” she said. Some of the girls she competed against at UIL state are teammates on Team Texas now. Davis has been wrestling for seven years. At state last February, she earned a bronze medal as a freshman. A first-timer at nationals, she knows “it’ll be pretty tough. But it’ll be good experience. Team Texas left Wednesday July 15 for the long bus ride to Fargo for the weekend tourney, the Asics Vaughn Cadet/Junior National.
The Azle 8-and-under Rookie Rippers finished second in a Waxahachie tournament. The squad: (front, l-r) Nickolas Rabalais, Ethan Hadaway, Keaton Buchanan, Keagan Flynn, Jack Coffey, Leavy Owens; (middle) Jaden McPherson, Josh Carver, Kaden Vaughan, Grayson Chancellor; (back) coaches Tony Carver, Brandon Vaughan, Shane Buchanan, John Hadaway. Not pictured: Christopher Voelkel, Kasen Cox, and coach Jamie Voelkel.
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Lady Hornets Hali Davis (left) and Lauren Dale are part of the exclusive Team Texas squad led by Azle High School coach Monica Allen. Photo by Mark K. Campbell
V’ball camp at AHS July 20-23 A volleyball camp directed by Azle coaches is set for July 20-23 in three sessions. Fees are $20, $60, and $65 for the three sets. Azle coaches will instruct a 3-session girls basketball camp July 27-30. The three sets cost $25, $65, and $70. A two-session youth football camp arrives Aug. 3-6.
I – grades 2-6, 8:30-10:30 a.m., $65 II – grades 7-9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $65 Registration forms are available online at azleisd.net then click on High School then Athletics; the Summer Camps tab is on the left. For more information, call the AD office at 817-2701725.
Veteran coaches Julie Green and Hollie Hutson, the latter recently chosen as the girls coordinator/head volleyball coach at Colleyville Heritage, put Lady Hornets through some intensive drills at the annual Elite Volleyball Camp. Next up is another volleyball camp instructed by Azle coaches, a three session gathering for differing age groups July 20-23. Then comes a girls basketball camp followed by the Hornet Football Camp. Photos by Mark K. Campbell
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Minions: Mellow yellow fellows say hello again The fi rst Despicable Me (2010, Movie Man No. 885, a 7) was mighty good even without those strange gibberishuttering yellow beings devoted to Gru running around everywhere. It was the critters that took off in popularity, however, and the public still can’t get enough.
No. 4 all time]) – have put the 2015 domestic take into the rarest of air. And there are still some big movies on the horizon: Ant-Man (next week); Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (July 31); the next James Bond movie Spectre (Nov. 6), the fi nale to theHunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (Nov. 20); another Pixar movie, About the film The Good Dinosaur (Nov. 27); Minions is a cinematic kin to and a little movie called Star the Penguins of the Madagascar Wars: Episode VII – The Force movies. The creatures and pen- Awakens (Dec. 18). guin were not part of the central plot of their fi lms, but they The plot (spoilers) caught eyes. Minions have evolved However, while Penguins of through time, initially teeny deMadagascar (2014, MM #1115, voted critters following micro7 [the Movie Man liked it way scopic beasties then dinosaurs, more than most people]) did not cave men, the Dark Ages, and perform nearly as well as ex- the Napoleonic Era until they perts expected at $83.3 million, find themselves alone. Minions has exceeded already That’s when they build their high expectations. own civilization in a giant cave. The movie just missed being But Minion Kevin with cohorts the biggest weekend ever for Bob and one-eyed Stuart head an animated movie. At $115.2 out to fi nd a new villain to folmillion, Minions passed all but low. They venture to VillainShrek the Third (2007, MM Con in Orlando in 1968, catch#178, 6) which took in $121.6 ing a ride from New York City million its first weekend. with the evil but happy Nelson Animated movies can do well family – with parents voiced internationally, too. Twenty-two by Michael Keaton and Allison movies have made at least $1 bil- Janney – who stop to rob a bank lion worldwide and two are car- along the way. toons: Frozen (No. 8, $1,274.2 In Orlando, the Minions imbillion [MM #1064, 7]) and Toy press the ultimate villain, ScarStory 3 (No. 16, $1,063.2 billion lett Overkill (Sandra Bullock) [2010, MM #882, 8]). The next highest animated movie on the list is The Lion King (1994, MM #30, 8); at $987.5 million, it’s the movie closest to $1 billion internaFRI. 7/17 - THUR. 7/23/15 tionally but just falling short. Ant-Man 2D/3D PG-13 Two clicks down at No. 25 Trainwreck R is Despicable Me 2 (2013, Minions 2D/3D PG MM #1043, 8) which raked in R The Gallows $970.8 million. Self/less PG-13 The success of Minions Terminator Genisys PG-13 means that the chances of 2015 Magic Mike XXL R being the biggest moneymak- Max PG ing year in the history of cin- Inside Out 2D/3D PG ema stayed on course. PG-13 Jurassic World Early surprises – especially Furious 7 (MM #1133, 5) which made $351 million in America (and an incredible $1,160.6 billion elsewhere [it’s
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Too hot to handle Never leave kids, pets in a vehicle unattended during the blazing Texas summer Fortunately, local instances of kids or pets left in hot cars are few and far between. “Every once in a while we’ll get a call, usually about the pets more than anything,” said Lt. Curtis Stone of the Springtown Police Department. “Very rarely do we get one with a kid, and it’s usually not in the summer. “It’s more of a concern just leaving a child unattended. Thankfully, we haven’t had too many in the hot months when it would actually be a health problem for them.” The penalties for leaving a child or a pet unattended can be steep. Depending on the circumstance, Stone said criminal charges can range from endanHeatstroke is no joke In 2014 there were four con- germent or injury to a child to fi rmed child vehicular heat- animal cruelty, respectively. “It can defi nitely be considstroke deaths in Texas – all of which occurred when the out- ered child endangerment, and side temperature was under 100 we have fi led that in the past,” degrees, according to informa- said Stone. “It can jump up to tion complied by the Depart- injury to a child” if medical isment of Meteorology & Cli- sues result from heat exposure. Most often, when local ofmate Science at San Jose State University (www.noheatstroke. fi cers respond to a call about an animal locked in a car, it’s org).
rarely an emergency – but it is a wake-up call for the owners. “Luckily we haven’t faced any of those situations where there’s been injury to an animal” from the heat, Stone said. “They’re usually just in the car for a few minutes and the owner has come out of the store by the time we get there.” Don’t forget Fido! Unfortunately, a few minutes is all it takes for the temperature to unsafely escalate inside a vehicle, even with the windows cracked. Local animal advocates are urging owners to be conscious of that dangerous fact when deciding whether to bring their pets along for a ride. “Overheating kills, that’s the bottom line,” said Rhonda Braudis of the Azle Animal Shelter Humane Association. “Typically people think they’re just going to run in for a few minutes, but what they don’t Think twice before taking your pet for a ride on a hot summer’s day – the heat can realize is that even with the be deadly. Photo courtesy Nina Cornelison windows down, it takes only a few minutes for an animal to ter when people have stopped vehicle? overheat -- within ten minutes, they can be dead. Lt. Stone said contacting the “I mean, do you want to sit in after they lost their dog who in the hot car with the windows was riding in the back of their authorities is the best recourse; however, taking immediate accracked for ten minutes when pickup – it happens. “If it’s against the law or not tion is understandable if it’s it’s 102 outside?” Braudis addsafe for humans, it’s probably a clearly an emergency involving ed. She also asked pickup truck wise choice to assume it’s not a child. “If they see a kid that looks drivers to take precautions with safe for your pet.” like it’s been in there a while animals riding in the back. or is in distress – it would be “Don’t let your dog travel What you can do So, what can a concerned cit- hard to prosecute someone for unsecured in an open truck bed – they can’t hold on,” said izen do to help when they see a Braudis. “I’ve been at the shel- child or animal left alone in a PLEASE SEE DOG-GONE, PAGE 2B.
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BY MISTY SHAW The heat is on this summer, and though it should go without saying, there are a few people out there who may need a friendly reminder – NEVER leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle, especially on a hot day. Tragedy can strike in a matter of minutes, even if someone is “just running inside the store for a moment.” It’s also important to note that it is illegal to leave children under the age of 13 alone in a vehicle. Animals, too, need to be attended when they’re out and about with their owners.
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criminal mischief for trying to help a kid who’s in trouble,” Lt. Stone said. “If the kid is unresponsive or unconscious, do what you have to do to get them out of there.” However, when a dog or other animal is seen in distress, observers need to quickly contact the authorities and refrain from taking matters into their own hands in order to avoid facing any civil liability or other charges. “Springtown is small enough
that we can respond to those calls pretty quickly – either we can get there, or the fire department – somebody can come help with an animal,” said Lt. Stone. It’s easy to condemn parents or caregivers for forgetting a child in a vehicle, but the sad reality is that it happens, and raising awareness is one way to help avoid such tragedies. National campaigns such as the “Never Left in a Hot Car” movement aim to increase that awareness: “#Neverleft encourages parents and caregivers who put their children in the back
seat – especially infants and toddlers in car seats – to take off their left shoes and put it in the back before they drive off. “When you reach your destination, even if you are distracted, you will notice you’re not wearing a shoe and be reminded that it’s with your child.” Braudis is also hoping to raise awareness among local pet owners. “I know people love their pets and they don’t do these things on purpose,” she said. “Education and outreach is the key to prevention – it’s about even with windows cracked or down, it’s always too hot intexas to leave a child or making people aware.” Photo by Misty Shaw pet inside a vehicle.
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Texas sees first sales tax decline in 62 months BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN For the fi rst time in more than fi ve years, taxing entities in the state of Texas saw a decline in the amount of sales tax collected during the month of June as compared to the previous year. Still, several local cities and entities remain ahead of last year’s dispersal. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue in June was $2.2 billion, down 1.4 percent compared to June 2014. “This slight decline was expected due to the slowdown in the oil and gas mining sector, and is in line with the biennial revenue estimate presented in January,” Hegar said. “Receipts from the construction, information, restaurant and services sectors continued to grow, however, which is a testament to Texas’ diverse and dynamic economy.” The Comptroller’s offi ce will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts their July local sales tax allocations totaling $609.8 million, which represents an increase of 1.2 percent compared to July 2014. The July sales tax fi gures represent monthly sales made in May by businesses that report tax quarterly. Locally, the city of Springtown and Azle’s two special purpose districts maintained both a monthly increase as well as an annualized increase.
was being credited to the wrong entity,” Lemin said. “When they (Comptroller’s offi ce) fi nd those, they correct them.” Lemin continued, “(July’s) actual current period collection is $177,058 versus (July 2014’s) current period collection of $174,578. So this month’s actual sales tax collections were up $1.42 percent over July 2014. The audit adjustments usually hit in smaller numbers, but we occasionally see the larger numbers like last July. “So while our payment was down, collections are still up over last year.” The city’s year-to-date revenue of $1,283,236 is up 4.12 percent compared to $1,232,410 through July 2014. Similarly, Parker County’s July revenue of $539,940 is 10.27 percent less than its July 2014 revenue of $601,776. But the county remains up 8.04 percent with year-to-date revenue of $4,407,097 compared with $4,079,135 through July 2014. The city of Reno saw a tiny decrease – 0.16 percent – with July revenue of $7,241 compared with $7,254 for July 2014. But its year-to-date revenue is up 31.05 percent, with $59,042 through July compared with $45,050 through July 2014. The city of Sanctuary’s July revenue is $976 is down 19.74 percent compared to July 2014 revenue of $1,216. But it’s still up 24.37 percent through July
Springtown’s July check for $87,506 is 14.64 percent more than the $76,328 it received in July 2014; year-to-date, the city has recorded revenue of $603,893, 19.42 percent more than in 2014, when it collected $505,648 through July. Azle’s Crime Control and Prevention District earned $34,112 for July, 0.31 percent more than in July 2014, when it received $34,005. Through July, the District has recorded $245,370 compared with $28,469 through July 2014 – a 7.39 percent increase. The Azle Municipal Development District earned $34,121 in July, 4.47 percent more than its July 2014 revenue of $32,658. Through July, the District has received $256,555, a 17.51 percent increase from $218,310 through July 2014. All other local taxing entities saw either a decline in their monthly revenue while maintaining positive year-to-date revenue, or vice versa. For example, the city of Azle recorded a 4.36 percent decline with $175,030 for July, compared to $183,026 in July 2014. However, Azle City Manager Craig Lemin said that in July 2014, in addition to regular collections, the city received an additional audit collection payment of $8,988, which infl ated the July payment. “Typically, an audit collection payment is the result of someone who wasn’t paying or the money
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817-523-5477 GRACE BAPTIST CORNERSTONE APOSTOLIC 3 miles N. of Springtown on Hwy. CHURCH 51 1801 FM 730 N., Azle across from Radio Tower 817-400-0612 HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH HARVEST TIME APOSTOLIC 3577 FM 51 N., Weatherford 1 Block N. FM 2048 in Keeter 817-564-3946 817-433-8220 HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1227 Old Cottondale Road, FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Springtown, 817-220-7177 114 Porter Drive, Azle LAJUNTA BAPTIST 817-237-4903 5207 E. Hwy. 199, LaJunta FELLOWSHIP OF LAKE WORTH 817-221-3989 4024 Dakota Trail, Lake Worth IGLESIA BAUTISTA 817-237-9433 Nueva Jerusalen NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 6640 Midway Rd., Springtown 810 Goshen Rd, Springtown 432-208-9670 817-523-4462 INDIAN OAKS PRIMITIVE OUTREACH OF LOVE BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 199 W. at FM 2257, Azle 3229 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth 817-221-2983 / 817-221-5760 817-237-8441 BAPTIST LAKE WORTH BAPTIST ASH CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 4445 Hodgkins, Lake Worth 300 South Stewart, Azle 817-237-4163 817-444-3219 LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST AGNES INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 6409 FM 730 S., Azle 350 Agnes N., Springtown 817-444-4311 817-523-7271 METROPOLITAN BAPTIST BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST 6051 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 408 S. Ash St., Springtown 817-237-2201 817-220-4238 MIDWAY BAPTIST AZLE AVENUE BAPTIST 4110 E. Hwy. 199, Springtown 2901 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-221-LOVE 817- 626-5556 NEW HOPE BAPTIST BRIAR FIRST BAPTIST 782 New Hope Rd., Reno area West of FM 730 N. at sign, Briar 817-221-2184 817- 444-3484 NORTHWEST BAPTIST BROOKSHIRE BAPTIST 5500 Boat Club Rd., Lake Worth 114 Brookshire Ave., Azle 817-237-6063 or 817-270-8476 817-237-0892 SILVER CREEK BAPTIST CALVARY HEIGHTS BAPTIST 730 S. & Veal Station Rd., Azle 1 block off Hwy. 199, 817-444-2325 east of David’s Patio, NEW BEGINNINGS BAPTIST Springtown, 817-221-2241 CHURCH CENTRAL BAPTIST 3605 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 4290 Old Agnes Road - 817-594817-707-2741 5918 PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHRISTWAY BAPTIST FM 2048 and CR 4677, Boyd 7673 West Hwy. 199, Agnes 940-433-5477 817-220-9133 or 817-220-3581 PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA 301 S. Stewart, Azle CLEAR FORK BAPTIST 817-523-0074 Corner of FM 730 & Ragle Rd., Weatherford, 817-594-1154 SPRINGTOWN BAPTIST TEMPLE COTTONWOOD CREEK 201 J. E. Woody Rd., Springtown BAPTIST 10905 Jacksboro Hwy., Fort Worth 817-523-0376 817-238-8269 817- 237-8113 UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 3451 Sarra Lane, Springtown EAGLE MOUNTAIN BAPTIST 817-613-1441 8780 Eagle Mtn. Circle, Azle 817-237-4135 WALNUT CREEK BAPTIST FAITH BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP 220 W. Reno Rd. in Reno 817-221-2110 1411 Carter Road, Springtown 817-220-5828 WEST PARKWAY BAPTIST 836 NW Parkway, Azle FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST 817-444-3752 CHURCH 171 Green Branch Road, WeathBIBLE erford COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOW817-454-4582 SHIP FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF 1405 Reynolds Rd., Reno AZLE 817-444-7117 1017 Boyd Road CROSSING FELLOWSHIP 817-444-4828 1177 Southeast Parkway, Azle FIRST BAPTIST CASTLE HILLS 817-381-5888 · 817-381-5808 401 Beverly Rd., Azle NORTHWEST BIBLE CHURCH 817-237-3891 5025 Jacksboro Hwy., Fort Worth FIRST BAPTIST LAKE WORTH 817-624-2111 700 Charbonneau Tr., SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH west side of Effie Morris Elementary 591 S. Reno Rd., Springtown 817-237-2624 817-221-3444 FIRST BAPTIST LAKESIDE CATHOLIC 8801 Jacksboro Hwy., Lakeside HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC 817-237-8113 800 Highcrest Dr., Azle FIRST BAPTIST BRIAR 817-444-3063 6 miles N. of Azle on FM 730 CHRISTIAN 817-444-3484 FIRST BAPTIST COTTONDALE THE CHURCH AT AZLE 1 block N. of FM 2123, Cottondale 1801 S. Stewart, Azle 817-444-9973 940-433-5539 AZLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FIRST BAPTIST PEASTER 35 West Forty Estates., Azle FM 920 in Peaster 817-688-3339 817-596-8805 GREATER VISION FELLOWSHIP FIRST BAPTIST POOLVILLE 1801 S. Stewart St., Azle 1 block W. of FM 920, Poolville 817-825-0485 817-594-3916 FIRST BAPTIST SPRINGTOWN THE ABBEY CHURCH 10400 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 5th & Main Street, Springtown 817-238-1404 817-523-7011 VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST 801 Friendship Rd., 9½ miles S. of 737 Boyd Rd., Azle 817-444-LOVE Springtown off Hwy. 51 S. CHURCH OF CHRIST 817-594-5940 or 817-599-4917 AZLE CHURCH of CHRIST FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST 336 NW Parkway 5th & Main in Springtown
817-444-3268 BRIAR CHURCH of CHRIST 109 W.N. Woody Rd. (½ block west of FM 730 N. in Briar) 817-444-7102 MIDWAY CHURCH of CHRIST 6400 Midway Rd. 817-221-2107 NEWSOME MOUND ROAD CHURCH of CHRIST 1460 Newsome Mound Rd. 817-677-3290 NORTHWEST CHURCH of CHRIST 6059 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-237-1205 POOLVILLE CHURCH of CHRIST West of FM 920 in Poolville 817-594-4182 SOUTHSIDE CHURCH of CHRIST 130 W. Bradshaw Lane, Springtown 817-221-2799 SPRINGTOWN CHURCH of CHRIST Just west of Hwy. 51 North 817-523-4419 TRI-COUNTY CHURCH of CHRIST 525 Hwy. 199 W., Springtown 817-538-8209
CHURCH OF GOD
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH of GOD 4800 East Hwy. 199, Suite 7 Springtown, 817-677-3208 CHURCH OF GOD of LAKESIDE 9500 Confederate Park Rd. (FM 1886) 817-237-5500 or 817-237-7837
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST AZLE CHRISTIAN 117 Church St., Azle 817-444-3527 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN 1602 S. Main St., Weatherford 817-594-3043 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 4th & Main, Paradise
EPISCOPAL
ST. ANNE’S ANGLICAN EPISCOPAL 6055 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-237-1888 PROVIDENCE REFORMED EPISCOPAL 405 Bowie Dr., Weatherford 817-596-7476 ST. ELISABETH EPISCOPAL 5910 Black Oak Lane, River Oaks 817-739-0504
GOSPEL
CENTRAL FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 3009 Delaware Tr., Lake Worth 817-237-7919
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 212 Pearson Lane, Azle 817-221-2242
LUTHERAN
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN (MISSOURI SYNOD) 1313 SE Parkway, Azle 817-237-4822 HOPE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 4795 Hwy. 199, Reno 817-221-HOPE
METHODIST
BOYD UNITED METHODIST FM 730 North in Boyd 940-433-5334 EAGLE MT. UNITED METHODIST 7955 Reed Rd., Azle 817-444-0226 FIRST UNITED METHODIST 200 Church St., Azle 817-444-3323 LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 7200 Robertson Rd., Fort Worth 817-237-2758 SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST 2200 Church Rd., Azle 817-444-1382 FIRST UNITED METHODIST Hwy. 51 N & 3rd Street, Springtown 817-523-7874 GARVIN UNITED METHODIST
3 miles West of Boyd on C.R. 4699 POOLVILLE UNITED METHODIST 1 block W. of FM 920 (behind Poolville Post Office) 817-599-3601
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS (THE MORMONS)
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1010 Timberoaks, Azle 817-237-5075
PENTECOSTAL
GRACE CHAPEL UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 3508 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth 817- 237-4844
PRESBYTERIAN
GRACE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 606 Mockingbird Lane, Weatherford 817-594-2744 ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FORT WORTH Meeting at Northwest YMCA 5315 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth 817-989-9800
CONVENANT ORTHODOX JOHN KNOX PRESBYTERIAN 4350 River Oaks Blvd, River Oaks 817-642-9265
OTHER
BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3131 E. Hwy 199, Spt 817-677-2300 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2233 Hwy 199 East, Springtown 817-221-LIFE (5433) FAMILY CHURCH 9 miles S. of Springtown on Hwy. 51 817-599-7655 GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 2964 W. Hwy 114, Paradise 940-969-2427 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown 817-221-2551 POWERHOUSE OF PRAISE CHURCH 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-319-7364 BRANDED CROSS COWBOY CHURCH 3282 FM 2048, Boyd 76023 940-636-9158 SECRET PLACE MINISTRIES 112 Optimist Rd., Springtown 682-229-1433 GOSPEL GATHERING FELLOWSHIP 7315 Silver Creek Rd at Flatrock Rd, Azle 817-313-1793 LIGHTHOUSE HARBOR CHURCH 1960 Long Circle, Pelican Bay 817-444-3547 NEW LIGHTED WAY 624 Harbor Dr. Circle, Azle 817-444-1577 NORTHWEST TEMPLE OF PRAISE 6781 Jacksboro Hwy., Lake Worth PRECIOUS FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH 8601 Hwy. 199 @ Vance Godbey’s THE HOUSE OF PRAYER 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown 817-221-2551
REAL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP 202 Pearson Lane, Azle 817-677-5963 SOULS HARBOR 11701 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 817-726-2065 WESTERN HARVEST FELLOWSHIP CENTER 6577 Old Springtown Rd., Weatherford 817-523-2855 or 817-995-9087 SHEPHERD’S HEART CHURCH 14435 FM 730 N • Azle 940-577-1954
HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH
Lic. #4346 & #6537
1227 Old Cottondale • 817-220-7177
“Caring about what Jesus cares about... You!”
Garrett’s ngtown i r p S Drug
“Serving Springtown Since 1977” NORTH SIDE OF SQUARE 817-523-7227 www.SpringtownDrug.com Metro 817-220-7927
113 Denver Trail • Azle 817-444-3249 Fax 817-444-3275 www.eaglecrestvilla.com STUDIO - 1 bath , 350 sq. ft. ONE BEDROOM - 1 bath, 450 sq. ft TWO BEDROOM - 1 bath, 642 sq. ft.
Clarks Precision Machine & Tool
CPMT
636 Profit St., Azle, Tx
45 Years of Quality ISO 9001:2001 Compliant Check us out on our web site www.clarksmachine.com
Phone 817-444-2533 B.J. Clark bjc@clarksmachine.com
Azle Vision Source
Specializing in Family Eyecare Therapeutic Optometrist
Dr. Michael D. Conte
817-444-1717
Commercial & Residential
CLEANERS Brookshire’s Shopping Center
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AZLE
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“Everyone otta know an Auto Pro”
Auto, Diesel, RV, Equipment
Experienced & Competitive Prices Azle, TX ASE Certified www.djhuffmaninc.com Repair & Installation Landscaping Sod/Hydromulching
Drains Rock & Stonework Landscape Lighting
601 B NW Pkwy • Azle
489 Hwy. 199 Springtown 817-220-2499
THE RANCH COWBOY COUNTRY CHURCH 14600 FM 730 North, Azle (Briar) 817-909-5627
Clay Stanton
817-228-3410
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817-270-0544 • 817-379-0545
Compliments of a’s arc&iAUTOMOTIVE GTIRE SHOP Rural Gas Supply “Celebrating 15 years serving Azle area”
11480 FM 730 S 2 miles south of Azle
817-444-1301
Se habla espanol Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Sat. 9-3
• New & Used Tires • State Inspections • Roadside Assistance • U-Haul Rentals
Joe Rider
PROPANE
140 W. MAIN ST.
817-444-4613
“In business since 1946”
Our family serving your family since 1908
Propane, Inc.
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817-270-3340 Cliff’s AUTO SERVICE CENTER
302 Palo Pinto 1088 E. Hwy 199 Weatherford Springtown 817-594-3888 817-220-5959 Left to Right: Richard Woodman, Jim Cleaver, Andy Browning, Jillian Johnston, Anita White, Bob White, Kari Drake, Bruce Duncan & Robert Sheffield
Full Service Funeral Home Cremation Services • Pre-Need Plans Azle • Springtown • Mineral Wells • Weatherford 817-444-3211 • www.whitesfuneral.com
“Not Just a Tire Store” Complete Automotive, Light Truck & Diesel “We are making drivers smile”
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Ad Classifi cation 1. Air Condition/Heating 2. ......................Antiques 3.................... Appliances 4..........Appliance Repair 5.....................Arts/Crafts 6............. Asphalt Paving 7........................ Auctions 8................ Autos, Trucks 9..... Auto Repair Service 10.........Backhoe Service 11............. Boats, Motors 12...............Bookkeeping 13..................... Business Opportunity 14........ Campers/Trailers 15...........Carports/Patios 16...... Equipment Repair 17............ Carpet Service 18 ......................Catering 19...............Cement Work 20.................Ceramic tile 21................... Child Care 22................... Cosmetics 23...Computers/Services
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24................... Electrician 25............... Equipment & Tool Rental 26 ................. Excavating 27............. Exterminating 28 ........ Farm Equipment 29 ...................... Fencing 30 .................... Firewood 31 .............................Free 32 ...................... For Sale 33 .................... Furniture 34.............. Garage Sales 35 ......... Garden/Mowing Service 36........................ Hauling 37...............................Hay 38.............Health/Fitness 39 ............... Help Wanted 40 ...Home Improvement 41 ..........House Leveling 42.......... House Cleaning 43.................. Income Tax 44....... Janitorial Service 45................. Job Wanted
Appliances
Moving Sale 30” Frigidaire LP Gas Range $200.00. Craftsman washer and dryer $100.00. 817-237-9502.
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Autos, Trucks
1999 GMC Pickup, extended cab, 2016 inspection and tags. $5,000 cash. 817-908-2211.
Bishop’s Wise Car
& Truck Co.
101 Southeast Parkway • Azle
817-444-5074 BAD CREDIT OK BUY HERE PAY HERE
WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET
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Boats, Motors
Electrician
USA A BETTER ELECTRICAL SOLUTION, INC. Commercial, Residential, Industrial NO JOB TOO SMALL Emergency Service Service & Repairs Licensed & Insured TECL 20822 817-849-1534
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Excavating
F&D SERVICES. Gravel Driveways, Excavation, Demolition, Trees, Brush, etc. Free Estimates. 817-2581140 or 817-789-0492.
ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Tanks • House Pads • Clearing Also .. Sand • Top Soil • Gravel
817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215
Auto Repair Service
BLUE COLLAR GARAGE Classic Car Repair Buy/Sell Classic Cars From the Driveway To the Highway 817-996-7887
46........... Looking to Buy 47.............. Lost & Found 48 Maintenance/Repairs 49... Masonry/Stonework 50 Mobile Home Service 51................ Motorcycles 52.........................Movers 53.. Musical Instruments 54........... Music Lessons 55.............Miscellaneous 56........................ Notices 57........... Pets, Livestock 58..............Piano Service 59................Pool Service 60................Professional Services 61...................... Personal 62.....................Plumbing 63...............Public Notice 64............... Photography 65........................Printing 66........................Roofi ng 67.................... Recycling 68........................Storage
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HALL'S
Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938
☺ All types materials delivered ☺
Excavation—Final Grade—Demolition We Shape the World to Fit Your Needs! You have a Friend in the Business!
Cliff Hall
Older boat 140 Mercruiser in board/ out board $1,900. Lake ready 817-994-5316.
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Campers & Trailers
(817)221-2681
For Sale 1990 Rexhall 31 ft. motorhome. Just overhauled. Johnny 817-444-3147.
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• Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing
Bobcat & Tractor Service • Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing
817-991-9430
Kiley Chesney Construction Dirt & Concrete Work
• SITE PREPARATION• GRAVEL ROADS • LOT CLEARING• PARKING LOTS • LEVELING • DEMOLITION • FINAL GRADE • STOCK TANKS • LAND EROSION
Dump Truck Hauling
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Child Care
Field Trips! ARK Christian Learning Center is Now Enrolling ‘Focus Weeks’ Summer Program, K-6, as well as Pre-K, Abeka accredited curriculum. 6A-6:30P. All 3 meals and snacks included. Drop-off and pick-up at all Azle schools and Reno. 817-237-3711 or 817-9945228.
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Electrician
BULLDAWG ELECTRIC CO. All types of electrical services and MH hook-ups. Free Estimates. 817-675-4921 www.bulldawgelectric.com. TECL#25253.
817-919-3696
Top Soil Rough Landscaping Rock Work
J.A.M. Concrete 817-480-8841
Up to 16 words, first insertion:
Combo (Azle & Springtown) Only $8.00! Over 16 words, add 20 cents per word • Discounted rates for additional insertions available if no weeks are skipped and words do not change • Boxed display ads also available (All ads must be paid in advance unless you have previously established credit)
1951 International Harvester Farmall Cub, needs TLC. Has blade, good paint job. $3,300 firm. 817-677-3975.
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Fencing
KILEY CHESNEY CONSTRUCTION All Types Fences - Tractor Work 817-846-6645 BOBBY’S FENCE. All types, free estimates, over 23 years experience 817-444-3213. RAY’S FENCE CO. Free Estimates, 817-444-2146, raysfencecompany@ aol.com. All types fences and metal buildings built and repaired. Portable welding. 817-444-6461. RESIDENTIAL FENCE REPAIR 30 Years Experience Affordable Pricing Call Pat 817-676-2171
Saul SalinaS
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Free
Cute, young donkey. Free to good home. 817-834-5659. “Free to good home.” Darling kittens - 2 black, 2 gray - 6 weeks old. (817)220-5117.
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For Sale
Cabinet Shop going out of business. 817-681-0280. FOR SALE: 4 PVC pipe patio chairs with cushions. Very good quality, $60 for all 4 (covers included). 817444-6677. 16 ft lowboy trailer w/new 4,500 lb winch, $800; Toro riding mower, 2 years old, like new, $600; one new push mower, $60; Snapper push mower/bagger, $60; new 40 foot aluminum ladder, $40. 817-721-7547.
Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways
38 years serving Azle & Springtown
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Farm Equipment
Hal Freeman - Owner
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Garage Sales
CHRISTMAS IN JULY! FridaySunday, 9A-5P, 101 Ash Creek Drive W., BOOTH #4.
FOR SALE: Mitsubishi MTE 2000 garden tractor with 4 wheel drive, 25 HP diesel, 4 speed PTO and box blade. $3,950. 817-2237061.
Sell It In The Classifieds!
Combination Estate & Garage Sale Friday & Saturday, 17th & 18th, 8A-5P 1100 Oak Country Estates, Weatherford, between Azle and Springtown. Too many items to mention. Things like a welder, table saw, tools, etc. Household items such as dishes, pots & pans, clothes, etc. You name it, we have it! Come one come all! Moving Sale July 17th-19th, 9A-6P, 520 Thomas Road, Springtown. Furniture, baby clothes, other misc.
Advertising Works!
Most ads require payment in advance, but we do accept VISA, MASTERCARD OR DISCOVER by phone.
Reach more than 8,000 households with combo advertising in the Azle News and the Springtown Epigraph.
Nobody does it better!
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Downsizing Sale. Mechanical tools, wood working saws, household items, large tarp to cover hay. 253 Cedar Creek Court off of 730. July 22nd-25th, July 29th-1st, 9am-5pm.
MANDO’S TREE SERVICE. Take downs, trimming, lot clearing, haul offs. Senior Discounts. Save Big Money! Call 817-808-2873. 20 year expert.
Mando’s Tree Service
GARAGE SALE - 849 IMOGENE CT. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 8 AM UNTIL? CHAIN LINK FENCE GATES, STORM DOOR, MISCELLANEOUS. GIRLS CLOTHES UP TO 3T, SOME BOYS AND MENS CLOTHING. LOTS OF WOMEN’S GENTLY USED LARGE AND X-LARGE CLOTHES (SOME NEW). EVERYTHING MUST GO.
FREE ESTIMATES. Mowing, weed eating, scrap haul off, property clean up. Call Brett 817-881-2357.
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7/17-7/19 Starts 9:00am No earlier. Womens clothes XS and others, tools, yard, exercise equip, records, antiques. 345 Lochridge. Friday & Saturday, July 17&18, 8A-5P, 817 James Street. Baby & children’s Clothes/shoes - TONS. Toys, Baby items, Photography studio items, Frames, Furniture, Household items, Misc. - HUGE BACKYARD SALE. Huge Back Yard Sale! Saturday Only 128 Chisolm Trail Ct off of Walnut Creek Springtown Housewares, artwork, some tools/small equipment, TONS of boy clothes NB to 12 months, baby necessities and lots of toys. Priced to sell ALL MUST GO! Estate Sale Thurs-Sat 8-4 212 Spruce Cir., Azle, 76020. House, garage, patio full 4 generations. Adults only -cash only. Emerald Dazzlers are having a garage sale at the Country Cottage 216 W Main Azle Tx. Saturday 7/18 from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Lots of furniture, electronics, toys, and clothes! We accept cash and credit cards*** Huge Sale! Multiple Families. 290 Thomas Len 730 S. ThursdaySunday. Furniture, collectibles, new Barbies, household items, knickknacks, toys & baby stuff. Too much to list. Check out pictures on Facebook. 50 cents, two $5 tables. Lots of shade! Little Leaf Court West, 76135. Thursday-Saturday 8a-3p. 30+ tables, baby, children’s clothing, toys, billboard tarps, furniture, too much to list. Friday-Saturday at 676 Harbour Drive North, in Azle. Multi Family Garage Sale FridaySunday 8-4 820 Jackson Trl, Azle. Women’s clothing, Toddler toys & stuffed animals, bicycles & miscellaneous household items.
Yard Sale at 825 Gilliland Rd., Springtown. Starting Thursday the 16th. For more information call 817220-0210. YARD SALE 2791 Holbrook Rd., Springtown. July 17 & 18. 8 a.m. Collectibles, glassware, furniture. 3 Family Yard Sale Saturday only 7A5P. 7930 South FM 51, Boyd (north of Springtown). Azle Yard Sale FRIDAY July 17 @ 7am; Hunting Gear, Compound Hunting Bow, 2004 KTM 125, 2009 Ronix 2009 Wakeboard, Yamaha F325 Guitar, Tripod w/dish for RV; Panasonic 22” TV w/stand; Rue 21 Jeans, Victoria’s Secret items, Azle T’s, quality Jr Clothes; Desktop Computer, Vintage Items, Frames, Jewelry, Much More; Azlewood, in Cul-de-sac @ 401 Windwood Court.
Take Downs, Trimming, Lot Clearing, Haul Offs
Senior Discounts Save Big Money!
Call 817-808-2873 20 year experT
Irrigation Repair
K&T GREEN WORKS. Hydromulch, Landscaping, Irrigation Installation & Repairs, Drainage/French Drains and Dirt Work. Free Estimates. Contact us at 817-994-8233. License #0008871.
Licensed Professional Services include Wire & Valve locates, Pipe repair, Head adjust or replace, System Design
BRBT Mowing & Landscape. Free estimates. Call about our summer special. Hedges, mowing, landscape, tree trimming. 682-2291891. Lawn Care Time? Call Scott at BEST MAN LAWN CARE 817-629-6755.
817-845-6965
Chad's Tree Service
FREE TES ESTIMA
Trimming • Removals - Stump Grinding Systemic Feeding • Brush Chipping • Cable Bracing
817-221-2201 • 817-246-5943 Insured for your protection
Firefighter Tractor
&
Tree Service
All work is done by off duty professional firefighters
Tree Removal & Trimming · Brush Hog · Box Blade Front Loader · Tiller · Truck & Trailer for Hauling RNA Lawn Services
Summer has Arrived! I would love to be your personal yard expert.
817-304-3677
Jon Reed, Owner Call, Text 817-291-3955 or Email jonny5206@yahoo.com
ALL STAR Lawn Care
Free Instant Quotes
• Lawn Care • Landscaping Tommy Rapp • Tree Service • Retaining Walls • Sod Installations
817-629-1156
405 Maplewood St., Azle. 8a-8p Thursday-Monday. Furniture and miscellaneous items. Big Yard Sale 8A-7P Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 12420 Deeds Court, Azle. Four wheelers, furniture, pool table, fishing, hunting, too much to mention.
817-237-2852
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: MONDAY BY 5:00 P.M.
Garage Sales
Farm Equipment
Freeman Construction
Driveways • House Slabs • Garages • Add-ons Small Land Clean-ups • Gravel Driveways Kiley Chesney, Owner Springtown, TX • Mobile 817-846-6645
All Types of Concrete, Building Pads, Driveway, Patios, Walk Jim McKiel 30 yrs. exp.
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940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754
Cement Work
Allen Chesney Concrete All Types of Concrete Work Residential - Commercial Foundations, driveways, sand, gravel, demolition, haul-off, retaining walls 817-271-4541
69................ Sand/Gravel 70................Septic Tanks 71..... Sewing/Alterations 72.............Sewer Service 73......................TV/Radio 74........... Tractor Service 75.................. Upholstery 76....... Vacuum Cleaners 77........................ Wanted 78.................Well Drilling 79....................... Welding 80.............. Lots/Acreage 81.................. Business & Commercial Property 82.......... Resort Property 83.......... Houses for Sale 84............. Mobile Homes for Rent 85............. Mobile Homes for Sale 86.... Mobile Home/RV Lots 87...........Rent Furnished 88....... Rent Unfurnished 89 .......... Wanted to Rent
All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch
TOM'S BOBCAT SERVICE 444-5069
2010 North Trail RV, 30’ RLSS, low tow miles, excellent condition, $22,500. 817-523-7981. Must sellhealth reasons.
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MCNEELY’S DEMOLITION & CLEANUP SERVICE Tear Down, Removal, Haul Off, Storage Buildings, Fences Free Estimates 817-996-7887 Scrap Metal Removal. Trash & brush hauled, household appliances, autos, lawn mowers, A/C units. 817374-2571.
037 Serving the Metroplex Since 1975 Family Owned• FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED SUMMER DISCOUNT 10% OFF Residential • CommeRCial tRee Removal • topping pRuning • Feeding
817- 220-1141 817-444-9574
STUMP GRINDING Don’t dig it! Grind it! 1 or 100 - We can do it. $65 minimum
817-237-5592
RNA Lawn Services
Summer has Arrived! I would love to be your personal yard expert.
817-304-3677
Hauling
Unwanted debris removed at a reasonable rate. Call Tom 817-4488578.
Hay
TRIPLE K SERVICES, LLC Custom Cutting & Baling Light Tractor Work Insured Hay for Sale 817-401-6306 CLOSEOUT SATURDAY Hay Sale Fertilized Coastal Horse Quality 4x5 Round Bales $65 each Discount for 20 or more 817-221-3320 Fertilized Coastal round bales. Will deliver Springtown/Azle area. 940389-1936. Highly fertilized Coastal Hay, priced from $40 to $70 per round bale. 817220-7413. Cow hay for sale. Square bales, first cutting, $7 each. Springtown area. 817-296-3145.
INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE SATURDAY ONLY Dishes, Pictures, Furniture, Cast Iron 9 miles west of 199/51 on 199, left on Poolville Cutoff
INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE SATURDAY ONLY Dishes, Pictures, Furniture, Cast Iron 9 miles west of 199/51 on 199, left on Poolville Cutoff
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
817-403-2992 901 Emily Trail • Azle, Texas 76020
Fertilized coastal hay, round bales, no weeds. Reno. 817-475-2313. Fertilized, weed killed Horse Quality Coastal Round Bales, $65, Delivery available at additional cost, Bulk discounts available, located in Springtown, 817-776-1508.
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LVN & CNA needed for Lake Worth Nursing Home. 817-237-7184. NOW HIRING: 2 Openings at group homes located in Azle. 1 parttime & 1 full-time position. Both positions require working weekends. Must have clean criminal & driving records. Training will be provided. Please text or call 817-443-2494, Monday-Friday, 9A-5P. NOW HIRING: Two Experienced Line Cooks, due to increased business. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at SHINOLA’S TEXAS CAFE, Springtown. HIRING 2 LADIES FOR HOUSE CLEANING. Will NOT work every day. Available Monday thru Friday. Schedule issued each Friday. Pocket money for Mom or kids. $60-$100+ a week. 817-237-9848, leave message for a call back. Experienced Carpet Cleaning Technician needed. Call Victor at 817-437-3183. **Licensed Plumber Needed** Double L Plumbing looking for Plumber. Need current license, good driving record, be able to pass criminal background check, have own hand tools, clean and neat appearance, motivated attitude. Remodel, new construction and able to do service work. Willing to pay top dollar for the right guy. Call 817444-3100 for interview. Laborers with a good driver’s license wanted. 817-444-6516 or 817-6570704. Drivers: Immediate Openings! Sign-On Bonus! Excellent Pay, Paid Holidays, Vacation! OTR Dry Van & Flatbed at Penske Logistics! CDL-A, 2 years experience. 1-855-9759321. Experienced Carpet Cleaning Tech needed immediately. Some experience necessary. 817-6961981. Wanted Carpenter’s helper. Based in Springtown, working all over metroplex. Transportation and hand tools required. 817-691-6617. Please leave name, number, brief message. Drivers Wanted! Local Work! Home Daily, Stability, Benefits CDL-A, 1 year Experience, Great Driving Record. Sunsetlogistics.com 817676-8487; 817-589-1455 or 888215-4285. Salon Station for lease. 1107 Boyd Rd., Azle. Contact Vicki 817-6296434. Springtown ISD is accepting applications for Bus Drivers and Monitors. Training available. Contact Jodee Gilbert-Uhlman 817-2201418. Drivers/Owner Ops! Local work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDL-A, 1 year experience, Great Driving Record. Sunsetlogistics.com. 817-589-1455 or 888-215-4285. Eagle Crest Villa now accepting applications for Personal Care Attendants. Shift is 3P-11P. Wages dependent upon experience. Apply in person at 113 Denver Trail, Azle.
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THE CITY OF AZLE is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: FULLTIME STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER, $11.40-$13.20 per hour DOQ. Under general supervision, maintains and repairs streets, alleys and storm sewers. Performs other related work as required. FULLTIME PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER, $11.40-$13.20 per hour DOQ. Under general supervision, performs grounds maintenance work for the parks system and related work as required. Further details and qualifications/ requirements can be found at www. cityofazle.org. Apply in person at Azle City Hall, 613 SE Parkway or download an application at the link above. No phone calls please. The City of Azle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mature, responsible Help wanted for lawn care. 817-353-8987. PARTS RUNNER/SHOP HELP. GOOD DRIVING RECORD. Driving knowledge of metroplex a must. Apply at 14025 US Hwy 287, Fort Worth, Texas 76179 or call 817-846-6730. WANTED: Responsible young individual (prefer high school graduate) for Apprentice position in small plumbing company. Clean background required. 817-219-0503. Experience Fitters Steel fab company needs structural fitters with stair and rail experience. Must be able to work from prints. Ability to TIG weld a plus. Paid health insurance, holidays and vacation. Call Lee 817 763 8223. American Dream Flag & Banner is now hiring responsible individuals to help with banner & sign production and installations. Part-time to full-time. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to lift 80 lbs. Background and references will be checked. Please apply at 4200 E. Hwy. 199, Springtown. 817-2215490. Stewart Street Cafe now hiring waitresses. Apply after 3pm at 117 S.Stweart Street. Night time Bartenders needed for weekends at Honky Tonk Woman. Apply in person at 11509 FM 730 N. Azle 817-444-6569.
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Keith Hays Construction Company. All types cement work, carpentry, roofing and metal buildings. 817-220-7201
ROBERT’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. I do additions, kitchen & bathroom remodel, ceramic tile, foundation repair, painting, pressure washing, roofing, fencing and decks. Call for Free quote. 817-964-2562. AZLE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. No job too big; no job too small. 30 years experience. Contact Doug Batey 817-361-2361. LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small! Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927. PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION. TILE: Bathroom Shower, Floors; PAINTING: Interior, Exterior, Tape & Bed, Texture, Popcorn Ceiling; Stain Porches, Stain Fence; ROOFING & More! FREE ESTIMATES. 817-9447658. PAINTING, REMODELING, CARPENTRY. Home Improvement Special: $100 off any job of $1,000 or more. Painting, carpentry, sheetrock, storage buildings, porch covers, decks. 36 years experience. Call Bill Rosser now for a Free Estimate. 817-374-2566; 866374-3559. www.billrosserpainting. com. NOW ACCEPTING VISA & MASTERCARD. Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567. WILLIE SIMON TILE & WOOD. Shower, Tub Surround & Backsplashes. 817-366-4555. DEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Carpentry, cement, rock, granite, tile, painting, siding, insulation, kitchen/ bath, roof/gutters, powerwashing, decks. SUMMER SPECIAL: 20% Off w/this Ad! 817-629-9608. HANDYMAN SERVICE No Job Too Small Mobile Homes Welcome Ceiling Fans, Sheetrock, Painting, All Home Repairs 817-401-0415
We Cater to You “Texas sTyle” Gary L. BosweLL “Handyman” elvislynn75@yahoo.com
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ACROSS 1 TX radio feature: “A Page From Baseball’s ____” 5 fever & shivering 6 to join metal parts 7 this TX Phyllis was Beatrice on “Vega$” (init.) 8 TXism: “a ___ dog don’t get no biscuits” 9 unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park: “Isle __ ____” 15 better than a minus grade 16 rock than can make beautiful & durable TX kitchen counters 19 TX Rodriguez sang “You Always Come Back to _______ Me” 21 caregiver 22 weight lifter’s help 27 TX Vikki Carr album: “____ Hombres” 28 this restriction was intended to clean up the Comal and Guadalupe (2 wds.) 29 TX Dan Rather book: “The ______ Never Blinks 30 Ranger or Astro pitcher injury: “_______ cuff” 32 Jason Witten pos. 33 Jim Hogg was the first _____-____ governor of TX 36 decorate the X-mas tree 37 San Antonio shoe manufacturer
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NEWFANGLED CLEANING. Old-Fashioned Cleaning DONE BY OWNER ONLY! Residential cleaning, clean-outs, move-ins & make-ready. 25+ years experience. Call or text Beth 817-361-2182 for more information. Jmb Cleaning Co Free Estimates Offer Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Monthly services Call today Stacy Rowan (940)-399-8179.
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Slab Leaks
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ROOFING & REPAIRS. Free Estimates, all work guaranteed, 30 yrs experience. Call Ray Carpenter 7 days a week 817-690-1925.
Robert Burge
Roofing & Remodeling Residential 817-344-8465 Commercial
New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting
Lost & Found
MISSING from Allison Rd area in Springtown. RED HEELER, MALE, DOCKED TAIL. Dug out of yard on the 4th due to fear of fireworks. If you have seen him or know someone who has, please call 817456-3686. Needs meds for partial kidney function.
Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling
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Your Hunt For Quality Is Over
T.R.D. Construction, LLC No Positions Available at this Time
Chrysler Certified Technicians Competitive pay and benefits.
Karl Klement Properties, Inc. 4 Maintenance Laborer’s Needed Must be dependable & have valid TXDL For consideration of all positions apply to:
Jodi Dusek, H/R Director
605 N. Business 287, Suite 102, Decatur, Texas jdusek@klementford.com
940-627-6362
We offer paid holidays, vacation & training.
Home Improvement • General Contractor • New Construction Additions Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Architectural Planning and Design “No Job Too Small or Too Large” Tommy Russell, Sr. • 817-444-6505 or 817-291-6364 • Fax: 817-444-2206 P.O. Box 224 • Azle • trdconst.llc@hotmail.com AZLEREMODELING.COM
Devin’s Handyman Service • Carpentry • Cement • Rock • Granite • Tile • Painting • Siding
• Insulation SUMMER • Kitchen/ SPECIAL Bath 20% OFF • Roof & with Gutters this ad! • Powerwashing • Decks
Call Devin at 817-629-9608 PLACE AN AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! 817-270-3340
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SUMMER IS HERE! Is your pool ready? If not, call GANNON SWIMMING POOL SERVICE 817230-3838.
060 Professional Services LONE STARR STEAMER PROFESSIONAL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING. Basic Package: 3 rooms and a hall, $89. Call 817-361-2361.
ROOFING & METAL BUILDINGS 817-220-1794 817-304-4224 Tired of always replacing your roof? Call us for a metal roof quote.
We’ll be here after the storm.
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FOR SALE: .15 acre lot in Azle (1908 Gale Drive). Has electric, city sewage, gravel driveway and includes gas lease royalties. 817237-5118. WANTED: Looking to rent/lease 2080 acres with or without buildings. Call Kevin 817-262-0621.
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426 E HWY 199 • SpringtoWn Hail in This Area Has Caused Damage that Cannot Be Seen From the Ground.
S h o p L o c a l - D o n ’t g e t s c a m m e d by out of town roofers. P l e a s e G i ve U s a C a l l fo r a Fr e e R o o f I n s p e c t i o n . Storm, 817-523-4137 HereHereBeforeLongTheAfter.
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Seal Coating, Pot Hole Repairs, Crack Filling 817-907-7410 • 817-221-2125
Quality Family Business Since 1938 CALL Cliff Hall
(817)221-2681 We go the extra mile to ensure you get more for your $. On House Pads, Driveways, Lot Clearing & Tractor Work, Etc.
Classified Ads 817-270-3340
Pre-Engineered Weld-Ups Barns/Shops Chad Shearer-817-696-7173 Zach Wright-817-475-5455
WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.
Metal Building Erectors
2 & 3 BR mobile homes for rent, Springtown and Azle ISD, no pets. 817-980-3066.
1 BR 1 BA, gorgeous lake view, $850/mo. 817-980-4070. 3-2 duplex for lease, Azle ISD, $750/ month, $500/deposit (817)909-5160. 1 bedroom apartment for rent, $400/ mo. $250 deposit. 817-444-0090. 1620 Newsome Mound Road, 2b-1ba, 2 car carport. Don’t judge this book by its cover. The outside painting will be finished now that it’s stopped raining. Totally remodeled 2 years ago. Gas range, above stove microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator w/ice maker, pet friendly. $875/ mo. Very energy efficient. Quiet neighborhood. I supply lawn service and trash. 817-902-5142. PELICAN BAY: 1536 CORAL CUT OFF 3-2-1 $725/$400 Dep. 1848 CORAL RD. 3-1-1 $695/$400 Dep. Gene Thompson & Associates 817-2464646 gtatx.com Hablamos Espanol. 3-2 Country Setting, 1,400 sq. ft., 2 story on ½ acre, AISD, no smoking. $1,000/mo. $850 deposit. 817-9050919. 3-2-2 in Azlewood, $1,025/mo. $850 deposit, $35 application fee. 817444-0205.
AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS
4-2 DW, over 2,000 sf, on 1+ acre, storage building, CH/A, $950/mo. plus deposit. Dogs allowed. 817602-9519.
See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122
085 Mobile Homes for Sale We buy used mobile homes with clear titles. K&P Homes, Inc. 817-677-3446. Owner Finance with no credit check for a 3/2 on 4+ acres in the country. 817-994-3730. RichardWhiteTX@yahoo.com.
086 Mobile Home/RV Lots PELICAN BAY: Mobile Home Lot for rent 1708 Gale Dr $155 Mo. $50 Dep. Gene Thompson & Associates 817-2464646 gtatx.com Hablamos Espanol.
AZLE OAKS
APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712
1 & 2 Bedroom Unfurnished Rent based on income. TDD:
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RV Spaces by Day, Week or We now have Pull-Throughs! Month • • • • •
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Duplex Homes For Lease 2 & 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bath • 1 Car Garage Stewart Bend Court, off South Stewart Street close to Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle
(817) 444-2362
www.stewartbend.com SHADY CREEK APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedrooms • W/D Connections • Swimming Pool • Water/Trash Service Furnished
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3-2 duplex, appliances, very clean, close to school, no pets, $850/mo. 817-444-3636.
Units starting at $450/mo.; trailer spot for $250/mo., background fee required. 817-221-3112.
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Ray’s Roofs & Repairs
Great building for lease in industrial area in Azle. Building is 2,400 sq. ft. (1,200 office/1,200 shop), has bathrooms, A/C and heat and plenty of parking. Great building for any business. $1,300/mo. $1,300 deposit. For information call 817360-3627.
Beautiful home on 1 acre. 4 bedroom 3½ bath, saltwater pool and hot tub. 1,200 sq. ft. shop with room for 4 or more cars. Custom upgrades throughout. Please call Diana McDowell at Citiwide Properties 682-554-3740.
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40x50 building for rent 3 miles west of Springtown 817-713-7495. Redwood Village Main Street. 2 Suites Available! 650 sq ft for $675 or 850 sq ft for $880 per month. ADA restrooms, kitchenettes, covered parking. Trash & Water bill paid! Month-to-Month OK! Tim 817360-3627.
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pua victim. He mani to dant grooming e of a year GENTRY her over the cours l conversaBY NATALIE who lated ly sexua Springtown man sex- regard increasing contact as acceptA 32-year-old to ry ical phys Janua and in early pleaded guilty an eighth-grade girl tion ” 28. able. n said Senn was arrested in Noually assaulting sentences Jan. Swai senreceived maximum er 2013. Senn, Jr. was who William Bruce for two charges of vemb g her testimony, the girl – teens Durin in a shelter for tenced to 20 yearsa child and 10 years currently living rumors and bullyof ssion of is sexual assault faced counts of posse – said that she ing in school each for three y. the asgraph after porno child saults. ge Acco rdin g ngtown oran She said gigantic Spri by Paula Campbell to Assistant was Photo a remarkable, she Parker CounFeb. 3: After highlighted rful sunset capped the day. called names ty district atstial wonders colo Jeff and was told Wintertime cele the west at dawn, this SMAN torney,STUT could moon settled into she AHn, Senn Swai programs RLA NO andbest have stopped room playsthe BY CA ts forwas ditionaltap for the assaults anddadof the More sea oriumfrien are on dit if she had t Fieldstepfain the au at Hornegirl’s anted. ed w en m op ther. to roa gh School. her n audir est Even l d fir h ius “ Cmp Azle Hi the AHS ca year, sits minor own mother lineup on the schootol adult st Since 90-91 look itely be a new c- ent of blamed her protemo their will defin Council after the election. 19 n the in the has onlyforsee 43rd filed to run for City the Ju-em replac for the sex(Place 7) have ct board of trustees. Reno stered voters may vote in e the TRY torium tes, liktion,” Regi ion at City ual assault, s on the distri are available durNATALIE GEN District apidated, elect BY da place cil rdicial t. up Coun oppo d ets City of dil soon have the air Craig the girl told and carpe , me Candidate pack period and can be Reno early voting perioon Judge beco Area voters will will represent them drapes ts have rts to rep the Hall during the 5 and entire filing told who the judge. for pa Tows ed on now, As sea en us held this ing the up at the SISD Administration from April 27 through May tunity to decide t be was to bu ons lts “I e, be electi d Feb. ty of Senn ne. bent picke r sh. ap“Adu 5th Street until they’ve in bette caion Day, May 9. d, and in a varie ver, most incum on go time ting are Office at 301 Eastperiod for the district Elect e planning to file an appli a ply enced scare whole spring. So far, howe ng unopposed. of seaprey others rowsdon’t Thos , Jr. was sent of an the it’s sim tary Rahm runni Early voting Senn Secre ren. are er, 27. e City child few dates lat ct Bruc st candi ult am conta a. 5. fir can al assa , Willi se years“The time I was is April 27-May mation, contact Dar- tion s at 817-221-2500 or at rahm de. harm for the sexu coming All the upgra 28 y be Jan. ol praying he jor her ondistre mass, For more infor secretary to superin- Burn n notx.com. 6 scho th-grade girl. e e those for a ma ks lik as- Springtow n City will hold elections 195 burns@cityofre ington, all 15 -2 01 eigh is located at girl said of the on the lene Penn ction coordinator, at 817Springtow It loo forpain, the 20 Reno City Hall Azle. would stop,” therred just before and places 2 and 4 e tendent/ele of the other thingseting occu Road in manipulation for Mayor and in tim me d by your 700. In- court can’t saults that nth birthday. Ad- West Reno you 5cause 220-1 SISD le an that cil. the n. filed ar. Az at Coun this fiftee Ja ns ton ye Clay the thing the SD heard evi- after her his closing arguments, File applicatio located at 301 East child s foisr some of atee As of Feb. 4 Tom , AIcourt During Tr an ictThe During Sanctuary ook. on sentence ith run for Mayor. on the ministration Office Distr of us will tuary will hold oloverl ed the child for Swain requested that Tows able sen- application to dd Sm Board ent nor Scho groom The City of Sanc9 when Alderman for a place t. youTo allow ard e that tions Candidate filing28 and runs through 5th Stree to bo n.” ng to the maximum depend ofdenc Opera election on May5 and are up. tion catio mereuagratifi n Jan. ssi ed that Senn Senn for the offenses. 1, 3, and testifi ir ble Director d your s of ballot bega the sit - course of tence r the16, au girl, t is the Places filing period for the 2015 elecReno as a long serie ed Feb. 27. d fonow ballo and the ened cil the 27 to happ Coun aske over explaine andThe April es The “This groom r to adher begins close The Reno City challenger has filed well., Senn and upgr eb. 27. petition grew Early voting Swain said. “He , as2013 t mation call ea s for In memberse bid mber tion is Jan. 28-F ng to m on themballo a choices,” et Field be had 5. For more infor only race wher . rnSepte a year. seeki ea ats8172015 cohe ssion,sando-she told to pursu an drtary argu- ends May Anyodneits d to Hohad this girl.” office sexcutwice e during closing room 817-220-4834. er dis the girl tsman may to run for n asSecre au.dit theioCity veale ct at Eric Hunter (Plac 2013 conta ditorium sai ah Stu At one point ber d earliin Octo of the run for office court n. ns, recan im aginfor d Ancatio While incumbent posed,dDavi ar rla No appli teacher rehab wife anCa Applications to ay. ht him texting ments, the girl left the to hear the by Smith aro caug 016 ar Kerun Hall at 102 East 4) is currently unop und aSenn boy’s 221-6 ’s holid Photo for a place on the balRich “Mr. to be tort of afor . icatio having sex in tears; but she returned orhas picked up at City ns ristmas , discu filed ch be ct ow ssing pa tuCh 2) centereder the mu re e Appl e sh m s. vative Di - about thes victim drew Street. d to City of Sanc with wa beco just too siosn(Plac him a Stoke a water us decision. rium ov the Senn Second inno ng for lot may be maile Azle. steLynd ng, onted re her and umlin r again ed, is as- n said. judge’s S Perc Mayo dr rpeticonfr court records acone runni is Swai “But with re ,” texts ng, ca of the of 2,-pno According to fast n of AH ary, P.O. Box 125, ropri concurrently seatiinapp iling -up call andatethebeen rectio , members partAs of theFeb ce the sentences a wake ng, ld done – dtheceili have ow r the di er will serve are as in the he t shouare “To e, unde m. In the sh stees. gotgeanoth ad, damagein“Tha isbees veral but d tru gy an tolinste ing Fr forsehim, Drumlin victim, and ch ain fly ith the or it, m d cting bestos lls Sm do S an In ,” e, kept conta AH es eady s, paintwith alr her. in the bestohad School and wa phon door kit w district l ne the as tually(th e sex le High e Air Jan. 29of most, in tal of a defen ic case remove even class ahts htingwas e The Az Th ), ins lig “This move the show Up In the surpris out thethe new lig ing and g. To owns d new floor of flyin en as 2A. s chos seats an GE PA Care wawhile Spa 10 ES, Lawn GRAD ar SEE UP Xtreme ess of the Ye of the Year. PLEASE ess LL Busin autifica MPBE a red the the New Busintook the Be K. CA s ve . wn wa Co RK do ard er BY MA ks ventured Azle Area Azle Deprovement Awchosen as the s of fol 55th nIm Year Scores . 31 for the e Awards Ba tion & Schlueter wa dor of the ds Jan bassa ded as Frien d Cat carpet r of Commerc r’s Am t, an lau nded ou t Chambe ladies were ireen Dixon Chambe igh and two were ha r: Sh be quet. w of honors award, the Br am Ch ayor A sle m the top of the Mashburn. tradition, M to te rs ar. the da Na among tizen of the Ye claimed by tion Rhon keeping withssed out hono “faas In Star Ci elite nod waseful apprecia on drett pa selectedthe Peoan Brun d people That “grat and dedicati ” Al sinesses an ghout town via e ns for bu Simmo anding servic unity of Azle. their vorites” throuAwards. utique, for outst to the commognized for e ush Bo oic CR : Ch ’s Sassy Sa luded rendered g others rec si- pleWinners inc s Antiques, Cafe Coning Amon Star Bu Super America Above All Th le, El Cerrito, Belle Ams: – ort ard eff Cash duals Leon tree, e of Az • Eric of the Year, lon, Ac ns and indivi Paul Crab ith. r eg Sm ling Sta versatio bbie Bunero, nessman and Kl – Twink se, De dman, Pawn ristie Storey Year Star Di- bro. Jennifer Hu • Ch Dr n of the g esswomaode – Shootin g Busin a Go comin • Rand ard in d xt an Aw iddle) nners in nentry rector ’s ins (m Ge e wi a Jenk t and all th oto by Natalie Ph en m Debr ard froion on the ev ealed it. ct Year aw til we rev thrilled of the r special se see it undents were ir old en tiz ou for uld not the s Ci stu ives hi ice. Watch and wo“The drama ey Set since plywood s rece i Pr a secret t of w Gr mmon ident Shell kept it w Grey Set with the ne memade’ ou e first startSi we te t es Na s, bu with the ne fore the s ‘ho n when sh ars ago,” ber Pr one wa goal wa ye m t be oe Cham NEWS. te lev- surprised the Jan. 24, jus the Student by Mrs. M in Azle ten y, ally sta week’s d. of ing da fin s sai ch d -built tur e ce . Sa ne, an sionally - ed tea ntinued ,” Good e on rforman ional, zo st utiliz public peOne-Act Plays ters and Directh Goode co new profes set pieces the used at reg to, ools mu wi ces. ted Boos pieces ces els. “This has many new had access in eting sch Grey Set piedular Direc e (the Drama t Friday night from an the set ckage t has never its options ces “W me All comp basic s are mo lor of tion perform pa e pie n) co d oe sam nd the en pa act e ha rtm differ tor Tia M to move piece for the nt competi Plays. here sh hide depa ing them to ex high the exe individual be arranged ool. t 2A. trailers to gh! rage (w in stude rets of ow Th One Ac , PAGE them toow by each schesident two Moen’s ga about a week nd hall all me throuAzle High during UIL best kept sec e-Act Play GREY ca ing E SE ow rs. Oz ba Pr On for h all the at aeach sh set ier M osters stored PLEASE ) to the One of e theater, the largest hig The gre ee years, the ent and Dr y ently for Drama Bo n’t be happpor- kept it the students allowed us to nts the For thr ama Departmraising mone - school liv said to be contest in thes AHS e could tain this im S it from the directors drama stude is xa Dr od lly on en st Te na cti be ol Go 0 ob nte AH du ve Scho where a place where in Randa professio and Co able to n 14,00 for the play pro osters ha ma Bo ase a new, n Grey Set the school with more tha competing te. about beingof equipment it up in dents the sta n, tant piece at our to purchL Competitio success of pro- world ool stu ys across rtment. tio knew wh built UI s to the huge December goal high schn 1,000 pla ide competi rsity drama depama students ments more thag the statewge and unive ges – thank department’s of Oz, that “The dra supple rd rin jud lle za co Du tic s plus drama of The Wi n 200 ed. rey ve as cri 18 page more thamembers ser duction y been reach: What is a “G all faculty has fin y be asking d name You ma Set” is Set?” so-called “Grey or76020 The etball H Texas
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by CArlA NoA H StutSmAN An Azle man the pony up in was arrested various locations charged with and property on his animal(s) Feb. cruelty to livestock because for “grazing purposes,” and the property tacked by a pack3 after a pony was at- fenci ng to house the lacked adequate of dogs. Shetland. Juan Gabriel Depu into the Parker Mesta, 40, was booked some ties discovered a large gruescene where the posted $2,500 County jail, where he horse had been bond the following day. and was released According to er County Sher a press release, Parkiff’s deputies two-year-old Shetl found a Mesta wandering and pony owned by Arvel Circle in in the 100 block of Reno suffering injuries apparentl from y received durin the attack. g Parker County said the sight of Sheriff Larry Fowler the Shetland was Dr. Craig Swe rific. horatt vetenarian “The Shetland had no ears facial muscles had been rippe and the its face,” Fowl d off of attacked er by dogs, leaving tragedy that couldsaid. “It’s a senseless hair tracks, horse and blood in the have been 100cent avoidable area, perincluding in trees. simply followedhad the horse’s owner Depu properly conta the law and kept it sourc ties also reported no wate www ined. e was foun r Mesta told depu ” .sprin the immediate d for the Shetland in ties the horse area where he not injur gTed had been owhen he last checkedwas tied up. n-e him the previw on Mesta told inves ous day. pigr Dancer Kayl tigators he only aph.n Deputies and tered a Arstingstall, eTthe pony every-other day. waformance whe well, dazzles cers said when animal control offiThe during the Azle the competitions n AHS hosted Denton Tuesday, a poten Shetland was found by a horse was medically evaluated High School in bask in Weatherford veterinarian and and San Anto etball Feb. 3. Next up Emerald Dazzler's halft was evident, leadit smell of infection ceivi is currently reng treatment. nio. Page for the award-winnin ime per ng inves perlume 51 7A g group are question the actual time tigators to VeterinarianVostaff ,ted the fram jury e Photo by Mark Numb repor of claim inland ed by Mest ShetK. Campbell is expected 43ve to er survi Mesta told depu a. the maulties he typically tied BY NA PLEASE SEE HorSE, PAGE TALIE Parker 2A. GE NT County RY awarded by CAr CA ity aH$7 lA NoA co mm 79 iss Ex va Stu,20 tSm 0 coAN Construct ntract to ioners tiounde Springt ionSpiscawell the n forway r the on new buildIm own, Te gtown a ph Qualfirst ingprat rin Main xa locat ovaemnew as s ion business that’s e for 76082 St of en pr reeat Dr meetibeen Azleoje ng. in ts forctyears Russell Feed at the . ir ainage In do& Supply has an nounced $7 an- Feb. 9 plans soits The store will to ing , the 19,00 new tion at 1312 y loca 0 open locabid pla bypa monthly low-cost also begin hosting the low Nort ced by esthwes early Apri vaccination clinic wayObinrassed the of fivte Park soon after open ecl.t. s Ra bid mo ing. Now in Th s, its e17th year, Russ ders for the Store hours will projcourts & Supply ell Feed also increase recwas Russell Feed ordsfoun dedcit byedKenn opens the door when lacky of as the Teresa Russ and sion.ell with new location, s in its reaso the n hin offinancial purch stayi Ruthardt Pet hour each week ng open an extra d the &rdFeed Centers bease Acco day until 7 p.m., ing to Ch in 1997. deciThe an new spokesperson said. d Nilocat the ion ris just ch Bosc mile west t oone , the co abou ously of wo the ols Business hour of Free curre nt mp store s rk fer almo se at will an the ed unde of-d of y ha new location bustt ha doub will be Monday le the pr r nt d no other park ing, ware parkex amou contr evitracto hous a.m.-7 p.m., Satur through Friday, 8 rience of r. e andperetail as a pr, a actors, space spokesper days 8 a.m.-6 son and “O im said. p.m., Sund ne issue e Con ays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. con- struction Thewe newwestore with the In addition to is coming alon low more way. offer the Azle store unwill convenien g nicely at rus ablealso data,”cere sell Feed has locat , Ruswas tha to get bid to sell Feed & Sup its locat hedue said. western t anat us toedge y the ply’s new loca “That’s ion west Benbrook, Crow ions in Fort Worth, financia of Azle . look at tion at 1312 Nort ley, Haltom City, wh HighTh l e atState the secowher way 199 triggere The eir fin hwest Park- Saginaw. runs and company’s curre a one-way acces bothnd east ancia d biddeand Photo by Carla nt ing.” l data s locat road. 155 r ion Like as we Southeast Park Noah Stutsm other stores, the was in Because the new an way is located at propane filling good sta ll. Azle Russell The pr will store offer on statio will percent larger, a ndtion an oject consist it has room to be 50 a much larger selec n, bulk fertilizer, livestock large selection of pet and feeds and supp feature a and Creek d channel wi s of the exca lies, increased parki tion of products, lawn and at ng. garden supplies, organics, 51 and the intersecdening of Walnvafertilizers, tack, hay, and St tio unique gifts. The pr ate Highway n of FM Ro ut oject’s ad budget 199. is $950 ,000. Soon de br is tion of Farm piled up lik on a day e Road 51 and this in Wal up bein that ended nu Cr State eek wig near-perHighwatfect, ll bebaseball y 199. Azle and softball gone, than ks to th hit the diam squads e awar ond ding of the first time s for a cont this season. First ract to widen Saturday on Pitch Walnu Feb. t Cree 7 featured k at th soft ball e inters scrimmages Photo BY MAR – where by Ma rk K. Ca ecthe lady Horn K K. CA mpbell Parker celled – as ets exaddresse County Ju MPBELL well as baseball Fund to Club Fe d the Sprindge Mark Ri prac tices cons gto b. 10 an ley and an alum tion. d he tal wn Optimist ways – inc truction on ni gam e. lud It was the initia ked co Te He said nstruc- Highway 199 ing the int xas roadl outings the ers and Fa Springto Origi ectio ball is for that are look squads cost is nally $4 mi rm Road 51. n of work. wn-specific rolling for so ing forno llion creek ward to mem and ro me Currently w estimated , the repair The orable at $12 ad- the $10 mi seasons, inclu sioners previous da million intric llion freshman bunt ding $779,20 Court had apy, the Comm “We're ate constructi is set aside fo . er t.J. on wo 0 pr isr fo . ov rk Fugate (left) set that r the M ed a bid Improv and softain differening with TxDO ball for Tranements proje Street Drain of Th ce slugger Sara T to off ,” Riley e influx ct ag sp h brown. The bid ortation Bondaka Evacuatio e ect is still a of funds me said. n priority ans the Project was wo Photos by Mark Nichols “One . projK. Campbell 1.0 enginee , Riley said.n by Freese 9. unique sitninety-nine ring co an bid. A time uation,” the and 51 are mpany However, thad judge sa frame a was no t be en for the id. One t the low set. repair cerns abcame in at $7 “The has no t good nere's no sche courag out a “lack 19,000 but du ws tha and Ni ed the Court of financial” con- he said. t we're le yet, but ch it's to choo this far en Ri se Free “The ols. along,” se ford ley also discu Riley say have a go 44 pages plus East sse Ond Feb. od track id. the W 16, supplements 1980, the News Next upLoop. Work on eathe record,” rreported that Azle for the ing battered ing of Street sh Walnut Cr by “near-blizzar ro d” conditions that was bestate 20Center Point ute is the wi judge sa ould start wi eek around M denRoad , he thin 60 id. Saturday. ain “Som days, the the church said, to the from Inter [of Go no Highwa everybo etimes it tak rth “n d] es dy to mo way. y 180, the Focampground ear Azle, Texas 760 The bilize that long s” rt Wor 20 last year'passage of Pr ,” he noted for Work th Highat . in 2016 there is lookin to be dir s election all oposition On , he said. ow e ected fro g to tak As to m the staed more monein e place te's Rainy y complet when the en tir ed Day of town – – back to Hi e loop will be gh Riley sa id “mucway 51 north h later. ”
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