The first fruits of our family vegetable garden sweepstakes 2012 were enjoyed on Mother's Day after church as we sauteed my daughter-in-law's zucchini with a wee bit of butter, onions and topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.   Full Story

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05/18/2012 09:47 AM CDT - Alvarado is ahead of the state trend for spring tax allotments; exactly 20.61 percent up from 2011 year-to-date.   Full Story

05/18/2012 09:26 AM CDT - City Councilman David Bayless defeated his challenger, Elizabeth Sumpter, by one vote in Saturday's City Council contest for Ward 1.   Full Story

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05/14/2012 03:22 PM CDT - Johnson County Commissioners gave Pct. 3 Comissioner Jerry Stringer the go-ahead to find suitable space for a new sub court house in Alvarado almost 18 months ago.   Full Story

01/17/2012 09:14 AM CST - Juror selection began today in a Johnson County capital murder trial in the 413th district court at the Guinn Justice Center.   Full Story

Dylan Bell capped his high school pole vaulting career in style Saturday.   Full Story

The Alvarado Indians' run in the Class 3A basketball playoffs came to an end Friday night with a 75-59 loss to Lubbock-Estacado in the regional semifinal at United Spirit Arena at Texas Tech University.   Full Story

Alvarado's boys basketball team is headed to the Class 3A Region I Tournament.The Indians earned a trip to  tournament at United Spirit Arena on the campus of the Texas Tech University by virtue of a 59-49 victory over Wichita Falls Hirschi in a regional quarterfinal game at Denton Ryan Tuesday night.   Full Story

Alvarado's boys basketball team defeated Brownwood, 45-42, in the Class 3A Region I area-round playoff game at Weatherford Friday night.   Full Story