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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:39 AM

Sharks, alligators and piranhas — oh, my!

Sharks, alligators and piranhas — oh, my!
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.

I hate to admit this, but I can’t swim.

Well, I can swim for about five minutes, and my personal record for being underwater is about 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

I have to give myself some kind of credit, even if it’s just a shoddy doggy paddle.

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