New School Goes Before Voters (Posted 8/31/2010 01:19 pm)
Alvarado Junior High School was built in 1964 as Alvarado High School.
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Family lives behind house after fire (Posted 8/31/2010 01:13 pm)
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Student experience setback from crash (Posted 8/30/2010 05:11 pm)
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School traffic tips - Avoid traffic fines (Posted 8/24/2010 12:13 pm)
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United Way gets NFL pep-talk (Posted 8/24/2010 12:03 pm)
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Local Notes (Posted 8/17/2010 02:46 pm)
The Alvarado Indian football scrimmage 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 is free. However, donations will be accepted at the gate for the Tim Head Scholarship Fund.   More...

100 Club issues first check to injured officer (Posted 8/17/2010 12:16 pm)
From left, State Senator Brian Birdwell, First National Bank of Burleson vice-president Jerry Payne and Johnson County Precinct 3 commissioner Jerry Stringer greet each other before a 100 Club meeting. Payne is President of the Chisholm Trail 100 Club and Stringer is an officer.
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Schwartz honored for historical work (Posted 8/11/2010 12:09 pm)
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Events help Jason Craig (Posted 8/11/2010 11:37 am)
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Child's murder suspects arrested (Posted 8/9/2010 03:00 pm)
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Venus - School lunch program feeds hungry Bulldogs (Posted 8/5/2010 09:13 am)
Lunch time is nutrition time for all students with the Venus Independent School District free and reduced price meal program.   More...

Cool tools keep some students in school (Posted 8/4/2010 04:54 pm)
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Roadshow will rock Reunion (Posted 8/2/2010 01:09 pm)
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Tennis 'madness' helps Indian football player (Posted 7/20/2010 01:40 pm)
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Tell Us What You Think - Write Us (Posted 7/19/2010 01:12 pm)
Tell us who you are – Letters to the editor must be signed by the person who wrote them. For verification, contact phone number must be provided. Include the writer’s full name, home address and daytime telephone number. Contact information will not be published.   More...

Make Way for the Midway (Posted 7/13/2010 10:51 am)
By Christopher Amos   More...

No supply list this year (Posted 7/13/2010 10:47 am)
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New senator prepares to take on problems (Posted 7/12/2010 05:24 pm)
Another Alvarado Star exclusive   More...

Keep controlled burns controlled (Posted 7/6/2010 12:35 pm)
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Family dispute leads to shooting (Posted 7/6/2010 12:31 pm)
By Candise Montemayor   More...

Expert urge caution celebrating the 4th (Posted 6/29/2010 01:38 pm)
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City manager, Ives, on administrative leave (Posted 6/29/2010 01:35 pm)
The Alvarado City Council called a special meeting Monday to discuss the employment of Alvarado city manager Don Ives.   More...

Commissioners narrowly pass $110,8000 Cleburne market upgrade (Posted 6/29/2010 09:55 am)
By Paul Gnadt   More...

Grandview police officer in critical condition (Posted 6/22/2010 01:38 pm)
A Grandview police officer was injured in an auto accident while responding to a call.   More...

Zoning for immigration facility approved (Posted 6/22/2010 01:30 pm)
Craig Hughes of Hughes Commercial Real Estate and Development LLC and Ashley Pope of Cushman & Wakefield Real Estate Services look at a plat of a proposed illegal immigrant facility and commercial development in east Alvarado. The pair were making a presentation at an Alvarado city council meeting.
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Proper advertising helps business and students (Posted 6/15/2010 12:25 pm)
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Amos honored for valuable reporting (Posted 6/15/2010 12:21 pm)
Christopher Amos, right, editor of the Alvarado Star, was recognized for "fair and balanced reporting, providing valuable information to the community" and was given a plaque by AISD superintendent Dr. Chester Juroska from the Texas Association of School Boards.

ISD members take oath (Posted 6/15/2010 08:45 am)
From left William Kaschub, Tom Durington and Kelly Price are sworn in at the Alvarado ISD meeting last night. County Judge Rodger Harmon accepted the invitation to swear the councilmen in. Durington won Place 1 with 135 votes. Price ran unopposed for Place 2 and Kaschub ran unopposed for place 3.

Braiden Playground benefit (Posted 6/14/2010 01:46 pm)
Braiden Wright
Benefit events are planned to honor the life of Braiden Wright, a 3-year-old boy who died June 5 from injuries he received at the family's farm in Alvarado.   More...

Alvarado will have special July 4 fireworks technition (Posted 6/9/2010 11:01 am)
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Boy killed in farm accident (Posted 6/8/2010 11:30 am)
Johnson County Sheriff Bob Alford reported Saturday that a 3-year-old boy, Braiden “Brady” Wright, was killed in an accident at an Alvarado farm.   More...

Explosion Kills One (Posted 6/8/2010 11:30 am)
One man was killed Tuesday and eight other were taken to Harris Downtown when an auger operated by C&H Construction employee James Robert Neese struck a 36-inch natural gas line and exploded.   More...

Commissioners Court - Emergency Operations Center (Posted 6/8/2010 09:01 am)
Another Alvarad Star exclusive   More...

Memorial Day — Honoring the Brave (Posted 6/1/2010 03:19 pm)
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Property tax protest deadline June 1 (Posted 5/26/2010 11:11 am)
The deadline to file a written notice of protest to contest home property values is June 1 or within 30 days after the appraisal district mails the taxpayer a notice of appraised value.   More...

Head returns to activities after crash (Posted 5/25/2010 11:22 am)
Colbie Handy gives Michael Head a hug and words of encouragement in the refreshment area of Alvarado Pharmacy as his grandfather, Papa Tom Head, looks on from behind. Photo by Christopher Amos
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Free Concert (Posted 5/21/2010 02:06 pm)
The James Henry Band will perform a free show 6-7 p.m. Saturday, May 22 in the parking lot of Brookshire's near the intersection of U.S. Highway 67 and I-25W. The show will be moved indoors if it rains.   More...

Burglar arrested east of Alvarado (Posted 5/18/2010 12:57 pm)
On Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 8 a.m. Johnson County Sheriff’s Deputy Ken Moser responded to the 2100 block of Tony’s Way in the Homesteads area of Alvarado south of Lillian to a reported theft. Moser determined there had been multiple property crimes committed in the immediate vicinity.   More...

May Commisionrs Court - Raising the roof (Posted 5/18/2010 12:55 pm)
Another Alvarado Star exclusive   More...

HEAD HOME - Student recovers with prayer, rehab (Posted 5/18/2010 12:52 pm)
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Huguley - Stroke survivors meeting May 25 (Posted 5/18/2010 12:43 pm)
Barbara Robinson, the Johnson County treasurer and a stroke survivor, and Huguley Home Health have formed Stroke Hopes, a support group in Johnson County for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers.   More...

Venus police nab copper theif (Posted 5/11/2010 02:16 pm)
Christopher Amos   More...

School district helps city with technology (Posted 5/11/2010 02:13 pm)
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Porcupine 1. Max 0. Prickly pal wonders into yard (Posted 5/11/2010 02:07 pm)
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Michael recovers as family, friends pray (Posted 5/4/2010 02:48 pm)
Michael Head, center, stood on a hay bail to pose with fellow FFA students at area competition April 17.
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Student survives traumatic crash (Posted 4/27/2010 11:02 am)
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Courthouse given award (Posted 4/27/2010 10:50 am)
The Texas Historical Commission awarded Johnson County an Honor Award through its Texas Courthouse Stewardship Program. The recognition is for excellent stewardship practices in maintaining the restored historic courthouse.   More...

The cantidates are ready - VOTE MAY 8 (Posted 4/27/2010 10:46 am)
Early voting is underway and election day is Wednesday, May 8 for the city of Alvarado general election and the Alvarado ISD Independent School District school board election.   More...

Film maker seeks Alvarado contacts for Southern family (Posted 4/22/2010 12:39 pm)
An author and film maker, Nile Southern, will be in Alvarado through the weekend to research his father, Terry Southern (1924-1995), and film a documentary on the author.   More...

Dump day (Posted 4/20/2010 01:45 pm)
A county-wide household hazardous waste disposal day will help resident properly dispose of old paint, oil, pesticides and lawn chemicals.   More...

Wagon barn given chance at new life (Posted 4/20/2010 01:44 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Huguley considers hospitol system co-op (Posted 4/20/2010 01:37 pm)
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Early morning fire ruins home (Posted 4/20/2010 01:35 pm)
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Save the Wagon Barn strives for deadline (Posted 4/15/2010 02:06 pm)
A letter from Save the Wagon Barn   More...

Free cargiver clinics at library (Posted 4/14/2010 01:13 pm)
The Alvarado Public Library will begin a new series of workshops to educating and supporting caregivers of elderly.   More...

Comissioners discuss ways to prevent tax hike (Posted 4/13/2010 03:04 pm)
By Paul Gnadt   More...

Ched Edwards speaks about issues in his district (Posted 4/13/2010 02:46 pm)
Another Alvarado Star exclusive   More...

Alvarado Star wins two newpaper awards (Posted 4/12/2010 05:48 pm)
With Alvarado Indian sports teams, fine arts and agriculture students winning awards, the city’s newspaper did similarly and snapped a drought to come home with its own trophies.   More...

Boots & Suits Ball returns to Alvarado (Posted 4/6/2010 01:13 pm)
Cowgirls and cowboys — or at least Western wannabes — will kick up their heals and scoot a boot at the Fifth Annual Boots & Suits Ball. The gala, which benefits the Hill College Criminal Justice Department, will be  6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17 in the Western decor of Diamond W Area events complex in Alvarado.   More...

The Scoop - News from the Commissioner (Posted 4/6/2010 01:08 pm)
We’ve all started noticing the trees budding out, the birds singing and the election signs starting to come down. In our office we’ve noticed the days getting longer, the temperatures warming up and the rains finally slacking off. To many this all means spring is in the air but to us it means the start of road building season.   More...

Chamber launches new Web site (Posted 4/2/2010 02:19 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Cnesus puts a face on the head count (Posted 3/30/2010 01:07 pm)
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Scammers move across area (Posted 3/30/2010 01:04 pm)
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Area Ministerial Alliance Meeting (Posted 3/26/2010 10:56 am)
Due to Holy Week services the first week of April, The Alvarado Area Ministerial Alliance has rescheduled its monthly meeting to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April, 8.   More...

VFW expanding — weather permitting (Posted 3/23/2010 04:37 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Free Trees! Arbor Day is coming (Posted 3/23/2010 12:26 pm)
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Comissioners Court - Ride 2 Recovery and Fire Districts (Posted 3/23/2010 12:24 pm)
By Paul Gnadt   More...

Newspapers - Defending Your Right To Know (Posted 3/19/2010 12:13 pm)
Sunshine Week will mark its eighth year of promoting open government and the Freedom of Information Act March 14-20.   More...

Credit card scam impersonates local newspapers (Posted 3/16/2010 01:39 pm)
A north Texas newspaper notified our corporate office of a scam impersonating local newspaper. The Alvarado Star would like to pass this information to its readers for your security.   More...

Crack down means more tax money (Posted 3/16/2010 12:41 pm)
Alvarado Star Staff Reports   More...

FREE MONEY - Hill College has part-timer grants (Posted 3/16/2010 12:40 pm)
The Greater Texas Foundation Community College Scholarship Program has granted Hill College $25,000 to fund the “A Step Up” scholarship program. The program offers awards for books, supplies and equipment to part-time students.   More...

New Alvarado visitors pamplets (Posted 3/9/2010 01:27 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Alvarado Fire Department February report (Posted 3/9/2010 01:25 pm)
Emergency calls rose slightly last month for the Alvarado Fire Department. Total calls to the department were 126 February compared to 124 in January.   More...

Comissioners approve $400,000 for Cleburne farmers Market (Posted 3/9/2010 01:16 pm)
By Paul Gnadt   More...

Missing senior found safe (Posted 3/9/2010 01:07 pm)
An 84 year-old man suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is safe in his Bedford home after being found by the Alvarado police with the help of a Silver Alert.   More...

School board election cut-off is March 15 (Posted 3/3/2010 04:27 pm)
By Alvarado Star Staff   More...

Old barn hopes for new life (Posted 3/3/2010 04:25 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Toll Road May Ease Alvarado Thru Traffic (Posted 3/3/2010 04:22 pm)
CLEBURNE — Although a north wind lowered temperatures to the 50s, even frozen ground would not have stopped the shovels from penetrating the earth as representatives from numerous government entities and local elected officials broke ground on the State Highway 121-Chisholm Trail Parkway and U.S. Highway 67 interchange Feb. 19 in Cleburne   More...

City election deadline is near (Posted 3/3/2010 04:03 pm)
Three Alvarado city council seats are up for grabs in the May municipal election, as well as the mayor position. The election will decide new leadership for Alvarado.   More...

Election Roundup (Posted 3/3/2010 03:58 pm)
Rep. Rob Orr and Judge Roger Harmon.
By Alvarado Star Staff   More...

The census is here — get counted (Posted 2/23/2010 12:53 pm)
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School board meeting February (Posted 2/16/2010 01:17 pm)
By Tommy Brown   More...

Huguley sleep clinic recognized (Posted 2/16/2010 01:14 pm)
The North Texas Sleep Lab of Huguley Memorial Medical Center has been awarded the  Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.   More...

Cities miss money when sales down (Posted 2/16/2010 01:12 pm)
AUSTIN - Texas state sales tax collection was down again for last month compared to January 2009 figures.   More...

Cutting Horse Bonanza Comes To Alvarado (Posted 2/16/2010 01:09 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Cutting Horse Bonanza Comes To Alvarado (Posted 2/9/2010 02:08 pm)
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School Board February (Posted 2/9/2010 02:02 pm)
The Alvarado ISD board of trustees met in regular session Feb. 8.   More...

Commissioners Court February (Posted 2/9/2010 02:01 pm)
A Horned Frog and an Aggie gave each other some good-natured ribbing Monday during the semimonthly meeting of the Johnson County Commissioners Court.   More...

New or remodeled school considered (Posted 2/9/2010 01:54 pm)
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Murder suspect arrested (Posted 2/8/2010 05:19 pm)
An arrest was made Friday in the shooting death of Rudofo “Rudy” Sanchez, 43, of Alvarado. Sanchez was shot at his rented residence in the 100 block of Cherokee Street, three blocks north of Alvarado Junior High School.   More...

Journalism Scholarships (Posted 2/3/2010 03:20 pm)
The North and East Texas Press Association will award two $1,500 journalism scholarships to students this spring. The intent of the scholarships is to encourage students to peruse excellence in reporting, writing, editing or photography.   More...

A Page from the Past - Black History Month (Posted 2/2/2010 01:35 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Relay for Life (Posted 2/2/2010 01:30 pm)
The American Cancer Society is seeking teams for the Relay For Life of Johnson County.   More...

The Scoop - News from the Commissioner (Posted 2/2/2010 01:22 pm)
Exclusive to the Alvarado Star   More...

Free weather class helps community (Posted 2/2/2010 01:12 pm)
As part of its area-wide weather preparedness campaign, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth will answer these and many other questions at the Skywarn severe weather program at 7 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 9.  The program will be held at the Mabee Center in Keene, on the campus of Southwestern Adventist University. This class is being held in partnership with Johnson County Emergency Management.   More...

Helping Hands may get helping hand (Posted 1/26/2010 12:35 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Kidnapper denied parole (Posted 1/26/2010 12:25 pm)
Convicted kidnapper James Wesley Foote, who has been serving a life sentence at Hamilton Penitentiary in Bryan, has been denied parole and will spend at least another two years in prison.   More...

Averitt drops out of senate race (Posted 1/19/2010 02:14 pm)
Darren Yancy is now the only Republican candidate in the November race for state senate District 22 following the announcement Wednesday that incumbent State Sen. Kip Averitt (R-McGregor) is withdrawing because of health reasons.   More...

Huguley fitness center offers free services (Posted 1/19/2010 02:07 pm)
In celebration of  25 years, Huguley Fitness Center announced 25 Days of Appreciation. Huguley Fitness Center opened in February of 1985.   More...

Number of pregnance center clients increase (Posted 1/19/2010 02:01 pm)
As the economy and unemployment has taken a downturn, the number of clients rose at the Cleburne Pregnancy Center.   More...

Haiti earthquake relief warning (Posted 1/14/2010 04:18 pm)
The FBI has issued warnings about scammers seeking false donations for Haiti relief vie e-mail, text messages, telephone and in person.   More...

Ratliff earns 15-year pin (Posted 1/13/2010 12:00 pm)
Sean Ratliff, left, receives a 15-year service pin from Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Stringer at the Jan. 11 commissioners court.   More...

Chamber of Commerce plans new event (Posted 1/12/2010 01:35 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Public warning about census impostors (Posted 1/12/2010 12:56 pm)
The U.S. Census and the Better Business Bureau urge citizens to cooperate with the census effort, but be cautious for scams that may try to obtain information the U.S. Census is not attempting to gather.   More...

American Legion begins Sunday social (Posted 1/12/2010 12:47 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Free H1N1 shots (Posted 1/8/2010 02:04 pm)
The Alvarado Community Center will host a free H1N1 vaccine clinic from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, for ages six months through adults. Children must be accompanied by a parent.   More...

Fire departments seeks volunteers (Posted 1/5/2010 12:45 pm)
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Man shot by deputy (Posted 1/5/2010 12:40 pm)
A 33 year-old man is hospitalized and in custody after an incident involving a domestic disturbance with a weapon Jan 3. on the 4000 block of County Road 610, off FM 917 north of Alvarado.   More...

Suspect jailed for I-35 rest stop rape (Posted 1/5/2010 12:38 pm)
By Luke Harris, Alvarado Star   More...

Ten questions to save you tax money (Posted 1/5/2010 12:27 pm)
The number of people moving to Johnson County will increase, but the amount of dollars flowing into it from Washington D.C. will decrease if residents don’t complete the forms for Census 2010.   More...

One arrested after high speed chase (Posted 12/28/2009 12:26 pm)
One suspect is in jail and another is being sought after a high speed chase in Alvarado.   More...

Police nab students, take them shopping (Posted 12/28/2009 12:24 pm)
The Alvarado Police Department Police Association’s annual Shop with a Cop program outfitted six Alvarado High School students last week with clothes, electronic toys and other gifts by personally taking the students on a shopping spree at Walmart in Burleson.   More...

A look back at highlights of the year (Posted 12/28/2009 12:22 pm)
By Christopher Amos, editor   More...

Dinner and a movie (Posted 12/15/2009 11:55 am)
Construction workers endured a heavy mist over the weekend to lay the foundation of a new movie tavern to be built in the 5500 block of the north access road of I-35W, next to Super 8 Hotel.

Tennis teams beat trash in straight sets (Posted 12/15/2009 11:52 am)
When not swinging on the court, working out or attending classes, members of the Alvarado High School tennis team involve themselves in a number of community activities.   More...

Ministers begin community-wide alliance (Posted 12/15/2009 11:50 am)
The Alvarado Area Ministerial Alliance held an organizational meeting last week at the First Methodist Church. Ten pastors from area churches gathered for meal and conversation. The pastors agreed future meetings would promote a cooperative community-wide ministry, Rev. Gene Gurley said. “In addition to nurturing a spirit of unity among area Christians, the association will provide peer support for pastors,” the Alvarado First Methodist Church pastor said. “According to the ministers present, there are times when one pastor needs another pastor, outside of the congregation, to share ideas and concerns.” Future speakers will offer advice and training for pastors seeking help in their ministries. Others may talk of mission opportunities and service projects in Alvarado. Many area pastors present are bi-vocational, and working during the day can be difficult to meet with other clergy. It was decided that the alliance would hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. The AAMA is sponsoring a benefit to support the area food and clothes pantry, Helping Hands for Jesus. A free concert will be held at 7 p.m. on January 23 at First Methodist of Alvarado with donations of money, food and clothes will being accepted. The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Jan. 7 in the Family Life Center of First Methodist Church of Alvarado, 301 S. Spears, St. For more information call Rev. Gene Gurley at 817-980-6492.

Fatal accident (Posted 12/15/2009 11:48 am)
Burleson Police investigate the death of Bernie Blackwell, 48, after his vehicle collided with a train at a railroad crossing at FM 731 North and CR 921 in Burleson shortly before noon on Dec. 8.    More...

Free Christmas concert (Posted 12/8/2009 01:21 pm)
The Alvarado High School Honor Chorale will present a free Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, in the high school performance auditorium.   More...

Community Awards Banquet (Posted 12/8/2009 01:11 pm)
The inaugural Community Awards Banquet was everything the board members of the Greater Alvarado Chamber of Commerce had hoped for — good food, a big crowd, an entertaining speaker and a pleasant evening honoring some of the community’s influential people.   More...

BBQ king defends title on national TV (Posted 12/8/2009 12:34 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Christmas on the Square Saturday Dec. 5 (Posted 12/1/2009 03:32 pm)
The downtown square will have a new look for the annual Alvarado Christmas on the Saturday.   More...

Precinct 3 Open House Saturday Dec. 17 (Posted 12/1/2009 03:31 pm)
The Johnson County Precinct 3 office and construction complex has had several improvements this year, and the employees want to show them off.   More...

Huguley holiday happening (Posted 12/1/2009 03:30 pm)
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, Spirit of Women presents A Gift of Glamour and Good Health for You, an event about the unique gift of friendship and memories that are often overlooked during the busy holiday season.    More...

Community Breakfast builds unity (Posted 12/1/2009 03:28 pm)
New Life Ministry and Tiemplo Nueva Vida will host the community’s Unity Faith Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Alvarado Community Center on the northwest corner of the downtown square.   More...

Elementry school burglarized Thanksgiving (Posted 12/1/2009 03:26 pm)
By Tommy Brown   More...

Lordy lordy, look who's 90 (Posted 11/23/2009 04:44 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Lillian Thanksgiving fest - Time for singing and giving (Posted 11/23/2009 04:36 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Santa's Helpers is a hit (Posted 11/23/2009 04:30 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Veterans honor POW/MIA (Posted 11/23/2009 04:14 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

I-35 construction may be finished early (Posted 11/17/2009 12:33 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Residents say no to slaughterhouse (Posted 11/17/2009 12:05 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

POW/MIA remembered Saturday (Posted 11/17/2009 11:28 am)
by Christopher Amos   More...

Business, community awards Dec. 3 (Posted 11/10/2009 01:30 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Trooper nabs gas well crooks (Posted 11/10/2009 01:26 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

The flu - What to do (Posted 11/3/2009 11:39 am)
By Christopher Amos   More...

School board approves city technology moves (Posted 10/27/2009 01:21 pm)
By Tommy Brown   More...

Utiliy bill are going down (Posted 10/22/2009 03:06 pm)
Winter heating bills could be steady or could decline, according to Atmos Energy and the director of an industry study group at a local university.   More...

Your Money May Be Looking For You (Posted 10/22/2009 03:05 pm)
Like the Lost Boys in the story of Peter Pan, lost money is stuck in Never Never Land.   More...

Cutting horses give economy a ride for its money (Posted 10/22/2009 02:57 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Orr earns business 'Champion' award (Posted 10/13/2009 10:17 am)
Rep. Rob Orr, R-Burleson, has been recognized by the Texas Association of Business  with its “Champion for Free Enterprise Award.” The honor is the TAB’s highest legislative distinction.   More...

Huguley hosts free cancer seminar (Posted 10/13/2009 10:15 am)
Huguley Memorial Medical Center’s Spirit of Women program will host a free breast cancer awareness presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Huguley Fitness Center Amphitheater located at 11801 South Freeway.    More...

Sabre - Alvarado partnership earns award (Posted 10/13/2009 10:07 am)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Chamber of Commerce - Santa's getting ready (Posted 10/6/2009 12:46 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

City to use school technology (Posted 10/6/2009 12:23 pm)
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Golden Warrior Band dominates (Posted 10/6/2009 11:37 am)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Fake money being passed in county (Posted 9/29/2009 10:03 am)
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert to be on the lookout for fake money after several county businesses  unknowingly accepted fake money.   More...

Alvarado OK after storms while other towns burn, flood (Posted 9/22/2009 12:23 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Schools make good use of government money (Posted 9/22/2009 12:21 pm)
By Tommy Brown   More...

Check out the new Alvarado fire truck (Posted 9/22/2009 12:19 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

County Commissioners - Tax rate is going down (Posted 9/22/2009 12:15 pm)
The Johnson County Commissioners Court continued to whack away at the county tax rate — lowering for the fourth year in a row.   More...

Take a peek inside the Public Works building (Posted 9/22/2009 12:08 pm)
By Christopher Amos   More...

Helping Hands is running out of food (Posted 9/15/2009 12:08 pm)
Story and photo by Christopher Amos/The Alvarado Star   More...

President Obama Speech - commentary (Posted 9/11/2009 10:04 am)
By Christopher Amos - Editor   More...

President Obama speach - complete text (Posted 9/11/2009 10:02 am)
Hello everyone – how’s everybody doing today? I’m here with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. And we’ve got students tuning in from all across America, kindergarten through twelfth grade. I’m glad you all could join us today.   More...

Stephens, recalls Guyanese smiles (Posted 9/9/2009 11:06 am)
By Dona Fair   More...

Teachers given cut of stimulus money (Posted 9/9/2009 11:02 am)
School districts across the state are using federal stimulus money to fund teacher raises this fall.   More...

Orr speaks to chamber about passing bills (Posted 9/9/2009 11:00 am)
Christopher Amos/The Alvarado Star   More...

Student journalism constest starts (Posted 9/9/2009 10:58 am)
The Texas Press Association and the Interscholastic League Press Conference once again have teamed together to organize a contest designed specifically for high school journalism students throughout Texas in the 9th Annual Lone Star Journalism Writing Contest.   More...

Crime fighting tool is high tech wonder (Posted 9/9/2009 10:57 am)
Christopher Amos/The Alvarado Star   More...

Fire strikes two families in three weeks (Posted 9/9/2009 10:48 am)
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Huguley doctors named 'Top Docs' (Posted 3/30/2010 01:19 pm)
Huguley Memorial Medical Center doctors earned a lion’s share of selections to the annual Top Docs list, which is collected and sponsored by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.   More...

Thomas receives clerk cirtification (Posted 2/23/2010 12:57 pm)
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Durington gives final state-of-the-city (Posted 2/23/2010 12:46 pm)
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