https://www.springtownepigraph.com/author/9,jose-jj-balderas en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:16:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1829,remembering-sept-11-as-a-studentTuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, started as a day when my anxiety about being the new kid at my middle school was finally beginning to fade.I had made some friends who stood outside with me while we waited fo...]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:16:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1829,remembering-sept-11-as-a-student https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1827,shs-robotics-team-prepares-for-uil-kickoffThe Springtown High School robotics team is preparing for a new competition season with the UIL Robotics Kickoff Saturday, Sept. 12.The team enters the season looking to build on its 2025 UIL appearan...]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:12:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1827,shs-robotics-team-prepares-for-uil-kickoff https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1826,scout-takes-on-reno-s-60th-anniversary-for-eagle-projectScout Madison Naftal is working toward her Eagle Scout rank by leading the organization of the city of Reno’s 60th anniversary celebration set for Nov. 7.Naftal said she wanted her Eagle Scout project...]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:09:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1826,scout-takes-on-reno-s-60th-anniversary-for-eagle-project https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1825,news-digestPlease email information about your event to editor@burtnettmedia.com no later than noon Friday to be included in the following week’s paper. Be sure to include the who, what, when, where an...]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:06:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1825,news-digest https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1813,popcorn-players-opens-stage-to-local-communitiesThe Popcorn Players bring actors and volunteers together from communities across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, offering people from a variety of backgrounds a place to take part in local theater.Th...]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:23:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1813,popcorn-players-opens-stage-to-local-communities https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1811,an-empty-toy-aisle-full-of-memoriesI admit that every time I go to Walmart, I must pass through the toy aisle.Maybe my body is conditioned to head down that aisle after years of grocery shopping with my mom as a kid.I remember getting...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1811,an-empty-toy-aisle-full-of-memories https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1810,news-digestPlease email information about your event to editor@burtnettmedia.com no later than noon Friday to be included in the following week’s paper. Be sure to include the who, what, when, where an...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:17:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1810,news-digest https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1809,42nd-annual-wild-west-festival-set-for-sept-19The 42nd annual Wild West Festival, hosted by the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce, will bring a day of family-friendly activities to downtown Springtown Saturday, Sept. 19.The festival is schedule...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:11:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1809,42nd-annual-wild-west-festival-set-for-sept-19 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1805,bbb-highlights-free-tools-for-businesses-consumersChad Mitchell, director of business relationship and community engagement for the Better Business Bureau Heart of Texas, spoke at the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday, Aug. 27.Mit...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:33:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1805,bbb-highlights-free-tools-for-businesses-consumers https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1804,looking-back-on-67-years-of-chadwell-sonIn October 1959, the legacy of Chadwell & Son Gas Co. Inc. began with a young and ambitious Kenneth Chadwell in Springtown.According to Chadwell’s son, Kerry Chadwell, his father had one problem:...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:27:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1804,looking-back-on-67-years-of-chadwell-son https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1802,shs-students-seek-space-for-clothing-driveTwo Springtown High School juniors are seeking a larger, more accessible space for a clothing closet they launched last year.After hearing about the need to help fellow students get clothing, especial...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:24:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1802,shs-students-seek-space-for-clothing-drive https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1801,reno-considers-higher-rates-for-heavy-water-useThe Reno City Council moved closer to finalizing its proposed 2026-27 budget Thursday, Aug. 27 when council members discussed the city’s water rate structure.After a presentation from public works dir...]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:36:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1801,reno-considers-higher-rates-for-heavy-water-use https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1787,stage-3-water-restrictions-driven-by-demand-not-droughtWalnut Creek Special Utility District General Manager James Blackwood gave an update on the district’s Stage 3 water restrictions during the Monday, Aug. 17 board meeting.The district placed customers...]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:34:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1787,stage-3-water-restrictions-driven-by-demand-not-drought https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1786,community-support-fuels-sef-s-missionThe Springtown Education Foundation has updated its July gala fundraising total to more than $120,000, giving the organization another reason to celebrate as it continues its 33-year tradition of supp...]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:31:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1786,community-support-fuels-sef-s-mission https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1785,santa-fe-creations-marks-30-years-in-springtownBefore Pam Smith opened Santa Fe Creations, the idea for the business began while she was supporting her sons as they raised and showed Brangus cattle during their middle and high school years in Spri...]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:27:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1785,santa-fe-creations-marks-30-years-in-springtown https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1784,reno-works-through-proposed-2026-27-budgetOn Monday, Aug. 17, the Reno City Council spent much of its budget workshop and the special city council meeting that followed working through the city’s proposed 2026-27 budget. The discussion largel...]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:23:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1784,reno-works-through-proposed-2026-27-budget https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1783,cruising-on-am-radio-wavesMy Chevy Tahoe is making a creaking noise my mechanic friend can’t yet diagnose, so I am using the next best thing: mommy’s minivan. It’s a little more modern than my car, so I admit I am not adj...]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:19:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1783,cruising-on-am-radio-waves https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1780,look-out-for-your-best-friend-s-pawsWith temperatures climbing above 100 degrees in Springtown, dog owners may want to check more than the forecast before taking their pets on a daily walk.Pavement, asphalt, concrete, gravel and sand ca...]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:01:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1780,look-out-for-your-best-friend-s-paws https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1764,library-museum-team-up-for-adult-game-nightsThe Springtown Public Library and Springtown Legends Museum have joined forces to give adults a place to play games and spend time with both new and familiar faces throughout the community.Library Dir...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:59:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1764,library-museum-team-up-for-adult-game-nights https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1763,hands-up-for-mental-health-one-room-many-resourcesResidents gathered Saturday, Aug. 15 for the Hands Up for Mental Health Community Event, which provided family-friendly activities and conversations aimed at raising mental health awareness among adul...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:55:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1763,hands-up-for-mental-health-one-room-many-resources https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1762,storm-case-managers-help-residents-navigate-recoveryEleanor Carter and Clayton Sanders, two former educators, are now working as storm recovery case managers in an effort to help residents still recovering from the April 25 EF1 tornado.The positions ar...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:53:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1762,storm-case-managers-help-residents-navigate-recovery https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1761,from-nepal-to-springtown-veteran-carries-traditions-forwardBijay Waiba never expected his path from Kathmandu, Nepal, to the United States would eventually lead him to a goat ranch in Springtown.Waiba, owner of Sajha Ranch, came to the United States at the ag...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:50:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1761,from-nepal-to-springtown-veteran-carries-traditions-forward https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1760,turn-up-the-praiseLocal nonprofit PRAISE Worship is set to bring its first-ever Revival Rave, an electronic dance worship event, to the Springtown-Azle area from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at The Gem of the Lone St...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:47:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1760,turn-up-the-praise https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1759,news-digestPlease email information about your event to editor@burtnettmedia.com no later than noon Friday to be included in the following week’s paper. Be sure to include the who, what, when, where an...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:43:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1759,news-digest https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1756,ready-to-learnAcross Springtown ISD, Porcupines arrived Wednesday, Aug. 12 ready for the start of a new school year. At every campus in the district, students arrived with backpacks and smiles as they greeted frien...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:21:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1756,ready-to-learn https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1745,once-in-a-lifetimeOne of my latest Facebook Marketplace deals was a stack of old promotional photos of legendary professional wrestlers.In the stack were photos of my favorite golden-era luchador, Mil Mascaras, or the...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:44:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1745,once-in-a-lifetime https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1732,civil-air-patrol-open-house-takes-flight-aug-18The Azle Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol will host an open house from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Cornerstone Community Church, 2233 E. Highway 199 in Springtown.The event is intended to give...]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:43:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1732,civil-air-patrol-open-house-takes-flight-aug-18 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1731,bringing-the-juice-to-pojo-magicSpringtown Independent School District employees gathered for the district’s 2026 convocation Friday, Aug. 7, kicking off another school year for staff and faculty.The Springtown High School marching...]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:26:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1731,bringing-the-juice-to-pojo-magic https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1730,scout-raises-1-010-for-springtown-animal-shelterAndrew Langston, a 15-year-old Scout with Springtown Troop 303, has completed one of the biggest milestones on his journey toward becoming an Eagle Scout by organizing a donation drive for the Springt...]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:21:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1730,scout-raises-1-010-for-springtown-animal-shelter https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1729,bringing-a-national-park-homeNew Springtown residents Taylor and Emory Phillips share a love of nature and native plant life.The couple earned environmental science degrees from the University of North Texas and have worked at na...]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:16:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1729,bringing-a-national-park-home https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1713,shs-graduate-turns-lens-on-tornadoRecent Springtown High School graduate Joey Rios is working on a documentary about the EF1 tornado that struck the community and is looking for residents willing to share their experiences.“Anyone who...]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:14:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1713,shs-graduate-turns-lens-on-tornado https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1711,meet-your-2026-27-sisd-principalsAs the Springtown Independent School District prepares for the 2026-27 school year, campus principals are ready to welcome students and lead their schools into another exciting and successful year. Me...]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:46:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1711,meet-your-2026-27-sisd-principals https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1709,community-puts-hands-up-for-mental-healthSafe Harbor Counseling Center will host its first Hands Up for Mental Health Community Event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at First United Methodist Church, 109 W. Third St. in Springtown.T...]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:35:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1709,community-puts-hands-up-for-mental-health https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1708,council-weighs-2026-27-budgetThe Springtown City Council expressed support for a 3% salary increase and up to 2% in merit pay for city employees during a special meeting Thursday, July 30.City Administrator David Miller said the...]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:33:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1708,council-weighs-2026-27-budget https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1706,sisd-welcomes-new-teachersThe Springtown Independent School District welcomed new teachers during its New Teacher Luncheon Tuesday, July 28 at Watkins’ Oak Knoll Ranch.The annual event introduces teachers to the community supp...]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:23:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1706,sisd-welcomes-new-teachers https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1688,city-clarifies-emergency-alert-optionsThe Springtown City Council discussed concerns Thursday, July 23 about whether residents could unintentionally stop receiving severe weather warnings when opting out of other messages from the city’s...]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:56:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1688,city-clarifies-emergency-alert-options https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1684,cease-and-desistThe Reno City Council voted unanimously to pursue legal action, beginning with a cease-and-desist letter, against former City Administrator and Police Chief Paul Lilly after council members alleged he...]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:41:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1684,cease-and-desist https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1669,food-trucks-get-a-breakBeginning July 1, food truck vendors can operate across Texas with a license from the Texas Department of State Health Services instead of receiving separate health permits from each local health depa...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:35:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1669,food-trucks-get-a-break https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1666,first-responder-camp-answers-the-call-in-successful-debutThe city of Springtown, in collaboration with the Springtown Independent School District, held its inaugural First Responder Camp last week, giving local teenagers a hands-on look at careers that prot...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:50:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1666,first-responder-camp-answers-the-call-in-successful-debut https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1664,a-big-familyThe community blessing box that has been located outside Alvin Ord’s Sandwich Shop has moved to 3-W’s Smoke Shack, 150 Eastwood Road, where it will continue providing food to residents in need.Toby Wo...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:46:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1664,a-big-family https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1663,cooking-up-opportunitySpringtown resident Angela Jack first became connected with Neighbor to Neighbors by donating food, especially eggs, to help the local pantry serve families in need.Jack and her husband operate a bed-...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:41:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1663,cooking-up-opportunity https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1662,stitched-together-by-friendship-and-traditionMembers of the First United Methodist Church of Springtown’s quilting club gather every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m. to hand stitch quilts to be auctioned during the church’s annual Lord...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:37:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1662,stitched-together-by-friendship-and-tradition https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1661,praise-worship-puts-soles-into-serviceNewly formed nonprofit PRAISE Worship is collecting shoes through Sept. 12 to help fund food deliveries, a planned free clothing store and quarterly worship events.The organization is collecting new,...]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:32:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1661,praise-worship-puts-soles-into-service https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1649,sharks-alligators-and-piranhas-oh-myI 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,...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:54:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1649,sharks-alligators-and-piranhas-oh-my https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1648,lions-club-keeps-dolly-books-goingWhen Autumn Reed joined the Springtown Lions Club, she thought of the organization as something tied mostly to sports. Her perspective changed when she learned the club had taken on a program that res...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:49:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1648,lions-club-keeps-dolly-books-going https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1647,family-resource-center-relocates-to-main-streetAfter four years of steady growth, the Family Resource Center has settled into a new home on Main Street in Springtown. The move gives the center a more visible and accessible location for parents whi...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:46:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1647,family-resource-center-relocates-to-main-street https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1646,children-learn-the-language-of-morse-codeChildren learned about the history of the telegraph and Morse code Wednesday, June 8 during a STEM activity at the Springtown Legends Museum.Participants learned how the electric telegraph changed com...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:43:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1646,children-learn-the-language-of-morse-code https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1645,it-s-time-for-a-fiestaThe Springtown Education Foundation will host its fourth annual gala Friday, July 31 at The Orchard Event Venue and Retreat in Azle. The gala is the foundation’s signature fundraiser, helping provide...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:37:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1645,it-s-time-for-a-fiesta https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1644,the-legend-of-the-hill-family-gangBefore Springtown became an established city, lawlessness was rampant throughout Parker County and gave rise to the infamous Hill Family Gang.According to research documents by late Springtown histori...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:31:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1644,the-legend-of-the-hill-family-gang https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1643,sid-miller-advocates-for-ivermectin-pet-experts-urge-vigilance-amid-nws-outbreakAs New World screwworm continues to spread across parts of South Texas, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve ivermectin in medicated...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:27:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1643,sid-miller-advocates-for-ivermectin-pet-experts-urge-vigilance-amid-nws-outbreak https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1622,cacpc-launches-springtown-abuse-awareness-effortA $22,000 Texas Bar Foundation grant will allow the Children’s Advocacy Center of Parker County to offer free one-hour child abuse education seminars aimed at helping adults recognize signs of abuse a...]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:47:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1622,cacpc-launches-springtown-abuse-awareness-effort https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1621,officers-helping-officers-springtown-pd-receives-27-299-grantThe Springtown Police Department received $27,299.95 in grant funding from the Law Enforcement Charitable Foundation to purchase protective shields for officers to use as they protect and serve all se...]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:44:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1621,officers-helping-officers-springtown-pd-receives-27-299-grant https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1620,long-term-recovery-program-launches-for-storm-survivorsUnited Way of Parker County has launched a long-term recovery program to help residents continue recovering from the April 25 EF-1 tornado through partnerships with local agencies, churches, nonprofit...]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:39:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1620,long-term-recovery-program-launches-for-storm-survivors https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1619,a-star-spangled-bash-for-america-s-250th-birthdayDecorated cars rolled down Main Street Saturday, July 4 as residents gathered along the sidewalks to cheer during Springtown’s Star-Spangled Bash celebrating America’s 250th birthday.The event continu...]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:31:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1619,a-star-spangled-bash-for-america-s-250th-birthday https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1618,crickets-under-the-sunset-and-neon-lightsAs 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 f...]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:23:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1618,crickets-under-the-sunset-and-neon-lights https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1617,never-too-early-or-too-lateMany families have loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, while others may have relatives who remain undiagnosed, making it important to recognize changes early and know when to se...]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:11:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1617,never-too-early-or-too-late https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1610,reno-cancels-special-council-meeting-due-to-lack-of-quorumA special meeting of the Reno City Council scheduled for Monday, June 29 was canceled after two council members became ill, leaving the council without enough members present to establish a quorum.Ite...]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:09:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1610,reno-cancels-special-council-meeting-due-to-lack-of-quorum https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1609,news-digestPlease email information about your event to info@burtnettmedia.com no later than noon Friday to be included in the following week’s paper. Be sure to include the who, what, when, where and why a...]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:21:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1609,news-digest https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1602,fourth-of-july-butterflyEvery year as the Fourth of July nears, I am reminded of one of my greatest blunders as a child.Like many kids, I loved fireworks.I loved the thrill of somehow getting my hands on them and sneaking of...]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:57:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1602,fourth-of-july-butterfly https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1601,camp-hope-continues-into-julyCamp Hope will continue throughout July, providing healthy meals and life-skills education to children and families in neighborhoods across Parker County.Carrie Jackson, director of Career and Adult L...]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:49:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1601,camp-hope-continues-into-july https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1600,council-hears-parker-county-pua-proposalParker County Precinct 3 Commissioner Larry Walden and Jessica Brown, principal and vice president of infrastructure and engineering firm Freese and Nichols, presented a proposal Thursday, June 25 enc...]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:44:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1600,council-hears-parker-county-pua-proposal https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1599,utgcd-announces-2026-rainwater-harvesting-grant-recipientsThe Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District has announced the recipients of its 2026 Rainwater Harvesting Grant Program: the Central Community Volunteer Fire Department in Weatherford, the Cit...]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:42:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1599,utgcd-announces-2026-rainwater-harvesting-grant-recipients https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1598,the-starter-of-someting-goodFamilies gathered at the Springtown Legends Museum Wednesday, June 24 to learn the traditional process of making bread with sourdough starter.Museum Coordinator Amy Hedges said the 5,000-year-old prac...]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:38:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1598,the-starter-of-someting-good https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1597,mayor-delivers-2026-state-of-the-city-addressThe Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce dedicated its Thursday, June 25, luncheon to Mayor Mike Kelley’s State of the City address, during which Kelley highlighted the city’s financial stability, infr...]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:34:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1597,mayor-delivers-2026-state-of-the-city-address https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1589,kings-of-the-roadFather’s Day has passed and summer continues, and families across America will spend the coming weeks packing vehicles and heading down highways to visit families, national parks or amusement parks.I...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:24:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1589,kings-of-the-road https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1572,reno-p-z-fills-seats-selects-chairpersonNewly appointed members of the Reno Planning and Zoning Commission took the oath of office during a June 15 meeting, including Place 3 member Jesse LaForest, Place 5 member Steve Streiffert, Place 6 A...]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:56:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1572,reno-p-z-fills-seats-selects-chairperson https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1571,storm-relief-concert-raises-9-545The Springtown community raised $9,545 during a Fink’s Backyard storm relief concert that occurred Sunday, May 17. The concert raised funds to provide financial assistance for residents affected by th...]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:53:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1571,storm-relief-concert-raises-9-545 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1570,come-or-go-snack-pack-program-open-to-allFirst United Methodist Church, 109 W. Third St., will continue its Snack Pack program through Aug. 5, offering free take-home snack bags every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.The program was able to e...]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:49:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1570,come-or-go-snack-pack-program-open-to-all https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1569,built-by-the-processLong before he became store director at Brookshire’s in Springtown, Kendall Jamison learned lessons about leadership, discipline and teamwork on the basketball court.Originally from Miami, Florida, Ja...]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:39:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1569,built-by-the-process https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1556,springtown-prepares-for-historic-america-250-paradeSpringtown’s America 250th Celebration Parade is set for Saturday, July 4 beginning at 10 a.m. Event Coordinator Rachele Ortega said the city invites businesses, schools, churches, civic groups, veter...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:01:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1556,springtown-prepares-for-historic-america-250-parade https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1555,america-250-celebration-brings-texas-display-to-springtownIn celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission has provided a historical banner exhibit at the Springtown Public Library.The free display, available inside...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1555,america-250-celebration-brings-texas-display-to-springtown https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1554,legends-museum-lights-up-summer-with-pioneer-craftParents and children gathered at the Springtown Legends Museum Wednesday, June 10 for one of the museum’s first free educational summer activities — creating a tin punch lantern.The hands-on activity...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:57:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1554,legends-museum-lights-up-summer-with-pioneer-craft https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1553,museum-remembers-sang-kerby-a-springtown-heroIn honor of Juneteenth, coming up Friday, June 19, Springtown Legends Museum Coordinator Amy Hedges shares local unsung hero Sang Kerby’s story.Born into slavery in Kentucky, Kerby arrived in Texas wi...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:55:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1553,museum-remembers-sang-kerby-a-springtown-hero https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1550,new-world-screwworm-reaches-texas-usWith new cases of New World screwworm confirmed in a dog in Lea County, New Mexico and a goat in Gillespie County Monday, June 8, USDA officials are emphasizing the need for ongoing surveillance and r...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:52:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1550,new-world-screwworm-reaches-texas-us https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1549,tri-county-amateur-radio-club-hosts-field-day-june-27-28The Tri-County Amateur Radio Club will welcome the public to its annual amateur radio Field Day June 27-28 at the Azle Fire Station, offering residents an opportunity to learn how amateur radio operat...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:48:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1549,tri-county-amateur-radio-club-hosts-field-day-june-27-28 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1548,parker-county-approves-resolution-opposing-data-centersA special Parker County Commissioner’s Court meeting was held Tuesday, June 9 during which commissioners unanimously approved a resolution formally opposing large-scale data center developments and ca...]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:39:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1548,parker-county-approves-resolution-opposing-data-centers https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1543,news-digestPlease email information about your event to info@burtnettmedia.com no later than noon Friday to be included in the following week’s paper. Be sure to include the who, what, when, where and why as wel...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:28:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1543,news-digest https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1542,springtown-to-launch-free-first-responder-camp-for-teensLocal teenagers interested in emergency services, public safety, or learning valuable life-saving skills will have an opportunity to learn directly from first responders through a new summer program o...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:25:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1542,springtown-to-launch-free-first-responder-camp-for-teens https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1541,reno-council-hears-update-on-infrastructure-effortsReno City Council received updates Monday, June 8 about several infrastructure and public safety efforts led by council member Darrin Talley.During council comments, Talley reported progress on discus...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:46:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1541,reno-council-hears-update-on-infrastructure-efforts https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1535,y-all-squad-brings-storm-relief-to-parker-county-locals“Weather weenies” — those who follow “Ryan Hall, Y’all” on social media — will want to know that the channel’s nonprofit foundation, The Y’all Squad, flew in under the radar to help a few local people...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:48:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1535,y-all-squad-brings-storm-relief-to-parker-county-locals https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1534,sef-hosts-25th-annual-golf-tournament-june-11The Springtown Education Foundation will celebrate a milestone June 11 as local businesses and community supporters gather for the foundation’s 25th annual golf tournament at Cross Timbers Golf Course...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:37:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1534,sef-hosts-25th-annual-golf-tournament-june-11 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1533,the-welman-project-where-teachers-shop-for-freeCreating a welcoming and effective learning environment often requires teachers to gather classroom supplies, educational materials and creative resources before the school year begins.The Welman Proj...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:27:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1533,the-welman-project-where-teachers-shop-for-free https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1532,always-there-always-behind-the-scenesBy the end of May, Springtown Independent School District reported more than 365 backpacks with school supplies had been donated in memory of longtime educator and administrator Dale Cleveland. The do...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:22:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1532,always-there-always-behind-the-scenes https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1531,meet-the-artist-carly-haynieD-FW-based mural artist Carly Haynie was recently selected by the city of Springtown to create the downtown mural project. While the official design process is still underway, Haynie brings more than...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:19:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1531,meet-the-artist-carly-haynie https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1530,artist-brings-collaborative-vision-to-library-muralAfter her proposal was selected by the city of Springtown, mural artist Lauren Fails is spending the summer transforming the Springtown Public Library’s exterior wall into an inspirational homage to r...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:16:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1530,artist-brings-collaborative-vision-to-library-mural https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1529,summer-fun-kicks-off-with-rock-painting-at-springtown-libraryChildren and parents filled the Springtown Public Library parking lot Wednesday, June 3 for one of the library’s most popular summer activities — rock painting.The event served as an early kickoff to...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:09:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1529,summer-fun-kicks-off-with-rock-painting-at-springtown-library https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1523,news-digestPlease email information about your event to info@burtnettmedia.com no later than noon Friday to be included in the following week’s paper. Be sure to include the who, what, when, where and why a...]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:52:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1523,news-digest https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1522,tri-county-amateur-radio-club-recognized-ahead-of-june-22-28-amateur-radio-weekThe city of Springtown recognized local amateur radio operators during its city council meeting Thursday, May 28, proclaiming June 22-28 Amateur Radio Week in Springtown. During the proclamation, the...]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:49:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1522,tri-county-amateur-radio-club-recognized-ahead-of-june-22-28-amateur-radio-week https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1521,locals-win-big-at-2026-ronnie-coleman-classicAfter months of strict dieting, intense training and balancing family responsibilities, local trainers at Trident Fitness Tyler Jones and Jesse Iglesias recently stepped on a bodybuilding stage for th...]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:44:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1521,locals-win-big-at-2026-ronnie-coleman-classic https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1520,center-of-hope-launches-58th-jobs-for-life-cohort-june-8The Center of Hope in Weatherford will continue its 58th Jobs for Life cohort June 8 to July 29. The eight-week program is designed to help unemployed and underemployed individuals, as well as recent...]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:41:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1520,center-of-hope-launches-58th-jobs-for-life-cohort-june-8 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1519,utgcd-shares-free-well-resourcesUpper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District field technician and education specialist Zane Bearden encouraged residents to take advantage of free programs and resources available to private well o...]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:39:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1519,utgcd-shares-free-well-resources https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1518,sisd-summer-feeding-program-runs-june-1-25Springtown ISD will provide free breakfast and lunch throughout June as part of its Summer Feeding Program. The program is open to all children under 18 who are accompanied by an adult.No registration...]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:37:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1518,sisd-summer-feeding-program-runs-june-1-25 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1516,the-state-of-the-countyParker County Judge Pat Deen and Precinct 1 Commissioner George Conley provided updates on county growth, infrastructure and ongoing projects during the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Th...]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:33:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1516,the-state-of-the-county https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1515,council-discusses-parker-county-pua-ahead-of-june-25-presentationIn anticipation of a presentation from the Parker County Public Utility Agency at its June 25 meeting, Springtown city council discussed the city’s strong water infrastructure and the potential benefi...]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:31:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1515,council-discusses-parker-county-pua-ahead-of-june-25-presentation https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1500,best-wishes-to-the-shs-class-of-2026.]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 09:50:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1500,best-wishes-to-the-shs-class-of-2026 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1499,reno-repeals-resubmits-voluntary-annexation-requestsAt its Monday, May 18 meeting, the Reno City Council voted to repeal several annexations approved in December 2025 after officials determined the annexations had been improperly completed by former Ci...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 13:57:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1499,reno-repeals-resubmits-voluntary-annexation-requests https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1491,still-learning-still-teaching-the-artistic-journey-of-malone-samuelsThe communities of Azle and Springtown are home to many hidden gems — residents whose life stories, talents and experiences are quietly kept within area. One of those residents is Malone Samuels, a pr...]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 17:09:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1491,still-learning-still-teaching-the-artistic-journey-of-malone-samuels https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1490,fmcsa-art-contest-open-to-k-12-students-through-june-5 Tue, 26 May 2026 17:03:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1490,fmcsa-art-contest-open-to-k-12-students-through-june-5 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1489,memorial-day-ceremony-honors-gold-star-families-veteransLocals gathered at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Springtown Saturday, May 23 to honor fallen service members and veterans during Springtown’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.Mayor Mike Kelley opened the cer...]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 16:59:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1489,memorial-day-ceremony-honors-gold-star-families-veterans https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1488,no-action-regarding-proposed-data-center Tue, 26 May 2026 16:58:00 -0500 https://www.springtownepigraph.com/article/1488,no-action-regarding-proposed-data-center