https://www.theazlenews.com/author/5,carla-noah-stutsman en Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:37:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1761,a-future-in-criminal-justiceMembers of the Rotary Club of Azle got a peek into a Career and Technical Education program at Azle High School that helps students interested in careers in law, criminal investigation or law enforcem...]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:37:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1761,a-future-in-criminal-justice https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1741,bennett-reed-take-oaths-aisd-board-elects-officersThe board of trustees for the Azle Independent School District met Monday, May 18 at the administration building at 300 Roe St in Azle.Trustees Sara Bennett, who ran unopposed to defend her Place 2 se...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 10:32:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1741,bennett-reed-take-oaths-aisd-board-elects-officers https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1728,love-thy-neighborFor what may have been the first time since citizens descended upon City Hall last August to protest a proposed tax hike, the Azle City Council faced a room full of residents at its Tuesday, May 19 me...]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 13:49:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1728,love-thy-neighbor https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1709,coda-marchand-celebrated-for-44-years-in-music-educationThe cafeteria at Walnut Creek Elementary was full Thursday afternoon, May 14, as it always is when longtime music teacher Becky Marchand stages a musical performance by one of her classes. But this ti...]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 13:23:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1709,coda-marchand-celebrated-for-44-years-in-music-education https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1673,this-doesn-t-happen-in-other-placesThree hundred people of various faiths and all walks of life converged on The Orchard Event Venue & Retreat Thursday, May 7 to join tens of thousands across America in observance of the National D...]]> Fri, 08 May 2026 14:03:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1673,this-doesn-t-happen-in-other-places https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1664,texas-health-azle-auxiliary-honors-volunteers-at-luncheonVolunteers play a crucial role for Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle. Members of the hospital’s Auxiliary not only staff and operate the Rainbow Inn Gift Shop inside the hospital but also op...]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 10:43:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1664,texas-health-azle-auxiliary-honors-volunteers-at-luncheon https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1660,from-2-way-service-roads-to-high-tech-to-the-appalachian-trailWhen Patrick Bovea and his wife Machele moved to Azle in 1994, no one knew a horse pasture on the west side of Boyd Road would become a Walmart one day, or that the Texas Department of Transportation...]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 09:59:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1660,from-2-way-service-roads-to-high-tech-to-the-appalachian-trail https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1659,beard-tapped-for-city-manager-roleDuring a special meeting of the Azle City Council Monday, April 27, council members went into executive session to discuss the position of city manager.With longtime City Manager Tom Muir set to retir...]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 09:53:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1659,beard-tapped-for-city-manager-role https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1658,muir-bids-farewell-after-10-years-at-helmThe Community Room in the Azle Memorial Library began filling with people before the 2 p.m. start time for Tom Muir’s retirement reception Friday, May 1. Well-wishers who waited to enter the room were...]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 09:47:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1658,muir-bids-farewell-after-10-years-at-helm https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1647,boy-1-dies-in-tragic-accidentA local family is mourning the loss of a toddler in an accident that occurred as severe storm were moving into the area Tuesday, April 28.According to a press release issued by Sgt. Shane Cartwright,...]]> Sat, 02 May 2026 12:01:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1647,boy-1-dies-in-tragic-accident https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1641,pickup-plows-into-furniture-storeNo one was seriously injured Thursday, April 30, when a pickup left the main lanes of State Highway 199, traveled down an embankment, crossed the service road and struck a local furniture store.Accord...]]> Sat, 02 May 2026 11:26:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1641,pickup-plows-into-furniture-store https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1627,slam-dunks-on-stubborn-mulesA hilarious evening of basketball — played, of course, donkeyback — not only provided entertainment for a big crowd in the Azle High School Fine Arts gym, but it also raised money to ensure 2026 AHS g...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:02:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1627,slam-dunks-on-stubborn-mules https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1579,rotary-hears-from-april-students-of-the-monthMembers of the Rotary Club of Azle and their guests were treated to what is arguably their favorite program each month when three Azle High School seniors were honored as April’s Students of the Month...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:55:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1579,rotary-hears-from-april-students-of-the-month https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1578,horner-pleads-guilty-to-athena-strand-s-murderIn Greek mythology, Athena was the goddess of wisdom, practical reason and intelligence. She represented the calculated, strategic side of war, rather than brute violence. She was even known as a hero...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:32:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1578,horner-pleads-guilty-to-athena-strand-s-murder https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1545,fire-damages-two-azlewood-homesNo one was injured Wednesday night, April 1, when one home in the Azlewood neighborhood sustained major damage and a neighboring home was moderately damaged after flames engulfed them both. The area r...]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:49:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1545,fire-damages-two-azlewood-homes https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1429,former-aisd-employee-charged-with-injury-to-a-childA paraprofessional who worked in a special education classroom at Walnut Creek Elementary not only lost her job but has been arrested and faces a charge of injury to a child following an incident that...]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:24:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1429,former-aisd-employee-charged-with-injury-to-a-child https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1418,sanctuary-cancels-may-election-declines-reno-offerThe Sanctuary City Council tackled a brief agenda in short order when it met Tuesday, March 3.After moving the city’s annual audit to March 22, the council voted to cancel its May general election, si...]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:49:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1418,sanctuary-cancels-may-election-declines-reno-offer https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1404,hornets-set-to-show-offStudents from each campus across the Azle Independent School District from pre-K through 12th grade are gearing up for what is arguably the largest event to take place each year in the district — Show...]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:10:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1404,hornets-set-to-show-off https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1198,having-fun-making-a-differenceThrough car shows and other events throughout each year, members of the Silver Dollar Classics Car Club have fun, enjoy one another’s company … and raise money for a good cause.In 2025, the club raise...]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:48:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1198,having-fun-making-a-difference https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1197,aama-supports-area-nonprofits-with-azle-lake-run-proceedsThe 44th annual Azle Lake Run not only provided a fun and some healthy competition for almost 400 people — 399 people, to be exact — but now, proceeds from the event will go to help several local nonp...]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:37:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1197,aama-supports-area-nonprofits-with-azle-lake-run-proceeds https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1158,neighorhoods-light-the-night.]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:53:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1158,neighorhoods-light-the-night https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1138,annual-lighted-boat-parade-wows-spectators.]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:05:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1138,annual-lighted-boat-parade-wows-spectators https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1108,former-firefighter-charged-with-indecent-exposureA former firefighter with Parker County Emergency Services District No. 1 was arrested by the Texas Rangers Nov. 20 and charged with indecent exposure. He was booked into the Parker County jail and re...]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:36:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1108,former-firefighter-charged-with-indecent-exposure https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1084,azle-news-football-contest-concludes-for-2025Another exciting season of football contests has come to an end, and The Azle News is happy to announce the overall winners.Amy Collins came in first place for the year with three first place wins, on...]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:07:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1084,azle-news-football-contest-concludes-for-2025 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1079,man-charged-with-death-of-former-azle-coach-s-wifeA man was arrested Nov. 15 by DPS troopers on three warrants related to an auto accident on Boat Club Road that killed Brytni Elliot, and severely injured her husband, former Azle High School coach Sp...]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:22:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1079,man-charged-with-death-of-former-azle-coach-s-wife https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1058,optimists-host-45th-annual-youth-appreciation-banquetFor the 45th consecutive year, member of the Optimist Club of Azle staged an epic banquet for friends and family of two outstanding students from each campus in the Azle Independent School District to...]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:44:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1058,optimists-host-45th-annual-youth-appreciation-banquet https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1041,medic-to-musician-how-the-military-steered-skip-pullig-to-his-careerWhen his mother died of cancer in April 1984, when he was just 17 years old, Skip Pullig hatched a plan. He’d join the Navy, become a doctor and cure cancer.“When your mom dies of it, you kind of want...]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:51:00 -0600 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1041,medic-to-musician-how-the-military-steered-skip-pullig-to-his-career https://www.theazlenews.com/article/985,wesley-chapel-celebrates-155-yearsDid you wonder what that glorious sound was Sunday afternoon, Oct. 19 on the east side of Azle?Why, it was the voices of the saints who filled the tiny Wesley Chapel CME Church to capacity, raised in...]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:26:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/985,wesley-chapel-celebrates-155-years https://www.theazlenews.com/article/963,don-t-stick-around-for-abuse.]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:04:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/963,don-t-stick-around-for-abuse