https://www.theazlenews.com/author/9,jose-jj-balderas en Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:28:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1960,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 08:28:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1960,cease-and-desist https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1954,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,...]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:22:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1954,praise-worship-puts-soles-into-service https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1896,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 10:21:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1896,never-too-early-or-too-late https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1879,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 10:13:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1879,reno-cancels-special-council-meeting-due-to-lack-of-quorum https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1836,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 11:12:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1836,reno-p-z-fills-seats-selects-chairperson https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1823,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 16:45:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1823,tri-county-amateur-radio-club-hosts-field-day-june-27-28 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1821,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 16:21:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1821,parker-county-approves-resolution-opposing-data-centers https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1802,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 11:43:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1802,reno-council-hears-update-on-infrastructure-efforts https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1800,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 16:32:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1800,the-welman-project-where-teachers-shop-for-free https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1763,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...]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:54:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1763,still-learning-still-teaching-the-artistic-journey-of-malone-samuels https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1750,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.theazlenews.com/article/1750,reno-repeals-resubmits-voluntary-annexation-requests https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1725,reno-receives-clean-2024-audit-reportThe city of Reno received a clean, unmodified opinion on its 2024 audit during the Monday, May 18 city council meeting.“We’ve been doing the city’s audit since fiscal year 2021 and I believe this is t...]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 15:54:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1725,reno-receives-clean-2024-audit-report https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1695,reno-council-elects-vandenberg-to-be-mayor-pro-temThe Reno City Council, during its Monday, May 12 meeting, elected Place 1 council member Kevin Vandenberg to serve as mayor pro tem following a failed nomination for Place 2 council member Jennifer Vo...]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 16:49:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1695,reno-council-elects-vandenberg-to-be-mayor-pro-tem https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1694,reno-approves-short-term-financial-measuresThe Reno City Council approved two temporary measures during its Monday, May 11 meeting as officials continue addressing the city’s financial situation.After presenting the city’s current budget, Mayo...]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 16:45:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1694,reno-approves-short-term-financial-measures https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1657,what-a-jobReno resident Lynda Foley did not set out to work in the airline industry where she broke through workforce barriers and earned extensive college degrees.She originally became a hairdresser after high...]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 08:56:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1657,what-a-job https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1650,pc-commissioners-discuss-debris-removal-recovery-efforts-after-stormsParker County officials said the region is unlikely to qualify for federal disaster assistance following recent severe storms, leaving local governments and nonprofit groups to lead recovery efforts.D...]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 09:54:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1650,pc-commissioners-discuss-debris-removal-recovery-efforts-after-storms https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1626,reno-april-20-council-meeting-canceled-due-to-lack-of-quorumThe Reno City Council canceled its Monday, April 20 meeting after being unable to establish a quorum due to multiple absences. Mayor Hector Bas, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Ed Braun and council member S...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:55:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1626,reno-april-20-council-meeting-canceled-due-to-lack-of-quorum https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1611,azle-back-to-normal-after-weekend-storm-rocks-nearby-communitiesNorth Texas communities are reeling from the effects of a severe storm this past weekend that left six people injured and two dead, including one in Springtown and another in Runaway Bay.According to...]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:27:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1611,azle-back-to-normal-after-weekend-storm-rocks-nearby-communities https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1572,early-voting-begins-april-20-in-reno-council-electionEarly voting begins April 20 for the May 2 general election. Residents of Reno will cast their vote in the race for the City Council Place 5 seat, which is the only contested race on the ballot.Incumb...]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:33:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1572,early-voting-begins-april-20-in-reno-council-election https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1455,hop-to-it-reno-hosts-annual-easter-egg-huntThe city of Reno invites friends and families from across the surrounding communities to attend its annual Easter Egg Hunt festival at Reno Elementary School Saturday, March 28 from 1-3 p.m. The festi...]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:39:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1455,hop-to-it-reno-hosts-annual-easter-egg-hunt https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1449,reno-city-council-candidates-set-for-may-2-electionThree seats on the Reno City Council will be filled as part of the May 2 general election. While most area cities have canceled elections since all candidates are running unopposed, Reno has one conte...]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:11:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1449,reno-city-council-candidates-set-for-may-2-election https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1428,city-of-reno-to-host-easter-egg-huntThe City of Reno invites friends and families from across the surrounding communities to attend its annual Easter Egg Hunt festival at Reno Elementary School on March 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Th...]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:09:00 -0500 https://www.theazlenews.com/article/1428,city-of-reno-to-host-easter-egg-hunt