https://www.springtownepigraph.com/author/3,ashley-terry en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:53:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1356,from-sidelines-to-bylinesEddy Prather never imagined retirement would place him right back on the sidelines, but this former coach is proving you don’t always have to stray far from where your passion truly lies.Since June 20...]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:53:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1356,from-sidelines-to-bylines https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1355,walnut-creek-sud-director-charged-with-filing-false-child-abuse-reportA board member and director of Walnut Creek’s Special Utility District is now facing a state jail felony charge in violation of the Texas Family Code Section 261.107.Stephen James Rorai II, 43, of Spr...]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:27:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1355,walnut-creek-sud-director-charged-with-filing-false-child-abuse-report https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1189,peach-perfectFor the first time in 24 years, Parker County has renewed its own symbol of “I do” after it unveiled an updated marriage license showcasing the county’s rich culture at the Parker County Commissioners...]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:02:00 -0600 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1189,peach-perfect https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1177,a-legacy-of-loveA shining light in the Azle and Springtown communities earned her wings this month — leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and overwhelming generosity in her wake.Azle resident Hannah Baker, 29, p...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:02:00 -0600 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1177,a-legacy-of-love https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1007,just-got-to-keep-movingGrowing up in Fort Worth and spending much of her time in Reno, Billie Jean Rycroft never thought she’d hit 100, but after a lifetime of traveling more than most people grocery shop, she admitted the...]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:43:00 -0600 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1007,just-got-to-keep-moving https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/988,parker-county-leaders-take-plunge-on-addressing-future-water-shortagesParker County leaders took community members on a “deep dive” into future water shortages and possible solutions during a five-hour water symposium Nov. 21.Featuring numerous speakers and experts on t...]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:27:00 -0600 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/988,parker-county-leaders-take-plunge-on-addressing-future-water-shortages https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/919,three-careers-one-missionSteve Stutsman never intended to have three different careers in his lifetime, but whether he was wearing combat boots, a police badge or a classroom lanyard, there was one goal that has always stayed...]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:43:00 -0600 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/919,three-careers-one-mission https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/901,parker-county-considers-formation-of-water-public-utility-agencyParker County is currently working on a long-term solution to address water needs in the county — a move that could result in the formation of a Public Utility Agency.Andrew Franko, a leading expert i...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:50:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/901,parker-county-considers-formation-of-water-public-utility-agency https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/900,parker-county-extension-education-earns-top-state-awards-for-volunteer-serviceThe Parker County Extension Education Association is proving that its dedication to strengthening and enriching families is unmatched — especially when it comes to volunteering.During a Parker County...]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:58:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/900,parker-county-extension-education-earns-top-state-awards-for-volunteer-service https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/885,parker-county-calls-maintenance-bond-on-bittersweet-springs-subdivisionAmid persistent resident complaints and ongoing development delays, the Parker County Commissioners Court is stepping up and taking action — choosing to take over responsibility for the Bittersweet Sp...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:49:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/885,parker-county-calls-maintenance-bond-on-bittersweet-springs-subdivision https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/884,parker-county-receives-transportation-bond-updateWith several road construction projects in the pipeline for Parker County’s transportation bond program, the Parker County Commissioners Court received a progress update during a regular meeting Oct....]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:40:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/884,parker-county-receives-transportation-bond-update https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/883,parker-county-commissioners-propose-new-jail-location-to-cut-costsThe Parker County Commissioners Court is changing the tide on the proposed jail expansion — opting to house the facility in another location entirely instead of expanding the existing Parker County Ja...]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:38:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/883,parker-county-commissioners-propose-new-jail-location-to-cut-costs https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/880,parker-county-commissioners-address-40-domestic-violence-crime-rateThe Parker County Commissioners Court officially declared October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Oct. 13 — but the local statistics alone prove just how critical the issue has become in the...]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:37:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/880,parker-county-commissioners-address-40-domestic-violence-crime-rate https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/871,shs-theatre-returns-with-spooktacular-haunted-house-oct-24-25Springtown High School Theatre is getting its “spook” on with the return of its “fang-tastic” haunted house, set for 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25.While the SHS haunted house has bee...]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:14:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/871,shs-theatre-returns-with-spooktacular-haunted-house-oct-24-25 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/867,first-time-s-the-charmIt may have been the first-ever Parker County Senior Connections Expo Oct. 17, but the high turnout proved the event was long overdue.Last Friday, Parker County Judge Pat Deen, the Texas A&M AgriL...]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:35:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/867,first-time-s-the-charm https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/852,open-records-reveal-details-in-sisd-educator-investigationNewly released documents obtained through an open records request are now providing additional details surrounding the investigation of a former Springtown Independent School District coach and teache...]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:01:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/852,open-records-reveal-details-in-sisd-educator-investigation https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/847,parker-county-property-tax-statements-to-be-mailed-soonParker County homeowners should be on the lookout for their property tax statements, which will be in the mail shortly, according to the Parker County Appraisal District. According to a news rele...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:35:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/847,parker-county-property-tax-statements-to-be-mailed-soon https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/846,may-ham-occurs-at-springtown-intermediateA new student whose first day at Springtown Intermediate School was Monday, Oct. 6 turned out to be a big ham — literally.Karrie Barfield, a specialist in SIS’ Public Education Information Management...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:17:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/846,may-ham-occurs-at-springtown-intermediate https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/832,all-aboard-for-adventureThe wheels are turning — literally — on a brand-new service for senior citizens in the Azle, Springtown and Weatherford areas.Brothers John and Don Webster, famous for their southern and country gospe...]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:40:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/832,all-aboard-for-adventure https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/831,a-job-well-doneRyder Holderness may only be in the eighth grade at Springtown Middle School, but he’s already proving to be a “cut above the rest” — at least in cooking steak.The 13-year-old set a “prime” example at...]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:48:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/831,a-job-well-done https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/830,when-seconds-countSpringtown Police Department’s own Dusty Hilliard just happened to be in the right place at the right time when his resuscitation efforts resulted in not one, but two recent life saves.Hilliard, a pol...]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:21:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/830,when-seconds-count https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/828,pcda-swain-breaks-down-jail-justice-center-bondsWith two bonds on the November ballot for Parker County, District Attorney Jeff Swain didn’t waste any time informing voters of the ins and outs of this important election.During the Springtown Chambe...]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:04:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/828,pcda-swain-breaks-down-jail-justice-center-bonds https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/827,october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month-in-springtownThe Springtown City Council officially declared the month of October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month during a regularly scheduled meeting Sept. 25.According to the proclamation read by Mayor...]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:24:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/827,october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month-in-springtown https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/826,council-approves-utility-animal-control-fee-increasesSpringtown City Council has unanimously approved a 3% across-the-board increase to utility rates as well as minor adjustments to animal control fees.UTILITY INCREASEAccording to the new fee schedule,...]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:21:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/826,council-approves-utility-animal-control-fee-increases https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/809,city-admin-gives-updates-on-current-projects-fall-eventsSummer and fall are turning out to be busy seasons for Springtown projects and events, but so far, everything seems to be on schedule.During the Springtown City Council meeting Sept. 25, City Administ...]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:25:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/809,city-admin-gives-updates-on-current-projects-fall-events https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/808,council-creates-appoints-members-to-comprehensive-plan-advisory-committee Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:19:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/808,council-creates-appoints-members-to-comprehensive-plan-advisory-committee