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Friday, August 21, 2026 at 9:46 AM

Crickets under the sunset and neon lights

Crickets under the sunset and neon lights
Jose ‘JJ’ Balderas has a strong passion for creative writing and storytelling, drawing on his experience in college, acting and as an aspiring cartoonist. His passion for storytelling is crucial in his role covering the news, events and people in the Springtown area for the Springtown Epigraph and The Azle News.

As I step outside the final meeting of the day, my mind tries to process all the information it has received.

The sound of my footsteps creating a soothing crunch against the gravel begins to take my fast-paced mind into a sense of calmness, but my brain is a glutton for punishment and holds on to the stress.

The crunches stop as I arrive at my car door.

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