City approves Wastewater Treatment Plant funding
Iowa Park City Council convened in regular session November 11. The board acted unanimously in denying the general contractor of the new police station additional funds to install improved wood panels in the building’s lobby. Councilor Clint Downs made a motion to disapprove the project change order of $5,195 submitted by Anthony Inman Construction of…
Read MoreHawks bomb threes in opener
The Iowa Park Hawks opened the basketball season with a 54-43 road win over Bridgeport. Hunter Britt scored 19 points as the Hawks shot 43 percent from long range in the game. Britt drilled the first points of the season with a three-pointer from the left of the key for a 3-0 lead. Britt knocked…
Read MoreFriendly Door holding Blanket Drive
The Friendly Door Senior Activity Center, 810 N. 3rd Street, is accepting donations of small blankets or throws for Meals on Wheels clients through Nov. 30. Dana Polly, executive director at the Friendly Door, said donors may drop off these items from 7 am to 1 pm, Monday through Friday. Polly said 125 blankets…
Read MoreRegister for Lighted Christmas parade
Lighted Christmas parade Calling all businesses, organizations, sports teams and families, now is your opportunity to take part in this year’s Lighted Christmas Parade. All you need to do to enter is email [email protected]. All they ask in return is a monetary or new toy donation to the FD Kid’z Christmas program, helping out families…
Read MoreApply now for Iowa Park Kidz Christmas
Iowa Park Kidz Christmas The Iowa Park Fire Dept. is accepting applications for the 2024 Kidz Christmas Program. Applications must be received by Dec 6th. Applications can be picked up and dropped off at City Hall, City Library or mailed to PO Box 404, Iowa Park, Texas. Applicants must be filled out by a custodial…
Read MoreIowa Park CISD locked down during hunt for fugitive
The Iowa Park CISD, (IPCISD), invoked a school lockdown last week after receiving a call that a fugitive from outside of Texas was afoot. IPCISD Chief of Police Dustin Arledge said that on the morning of Nov. 12, he was alerted by the Iowa Park Police Department that a male suspect was running from police.…
Read MoreHannabe: So what’s in your garbage?
Some people throw away good stuff. It’s how they live clutter-free, I guess. I wouldn’t know. When I find good stuff our across-the-alley neighbors have discarded in our common garbage bin, I extract it. My latest finds? A couple of skeletons and a nice clean little runner-type rug that’s perfect for our little camp trailer.…
Read MoreLots of rain coming, chance for severe weather — then cold
The National Weather Service discussion reports: “Another slightly warmer day is expected on Saturday, although we will begin to see more clouds moving over the area. The next large-scale storm system will begin to affect the area Sunday. The closed upper-level low takes a southerly route over Sonora and Chihuahua before beginning to lift northeast…
Read MoreHawks face familiar foe in Jim Ned in playoffs
The Hawks (3-7, 2-4) claimed the No. 4 seed from District 4-3A DI and will face the Jim Ned Indians (7-3, 4-1), the No. 1 seed from District 3-3A DI. The Indians finished in a three-way tie for district champion with Sweetwater and Comanche. The game is scheduled for Friday night at 7 p.m. in…
Read MoreVeterans honored at Middle School celebration
On Veterans Day last Monday, students at W. F. George Middle School invited Veterans and First Responders to an annual lunch and celebration. Middle School Principal Darla Biddy expressed the importance of this national holiday to her students. W. F. George has been hosting this luncheon for about 10 years, minus the two years from…
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