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Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French on Monday stood by racist remarks he made on social media the day prior that included a photo of South Asian students celebrating a football game at UT-Austin.
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Dr Glenn Rogers pens an article explaining why he thinks the TEA needs reigning.
Mineral Wells finalized its fiscal year 2026-27 budget and a higher property tax rate, with additional revenue supporting employee pay, public safety, infrastructure and the city’s long-term financial stability.
The Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman found dead near a burning vehicle at Oaks Crossing on Aug. 27 as 32-year-old Leah Dawn Adams. Michael Wayne Hatcher has been charged with capital murder.
The Palo Pinto County Clerk’s courthouse office will temporarily close Sept. 3 for flood repairs. All filings will be handled at the Mineral Wells Annex until the Palo Pinto office reopens.
A Palo Pinto County man was arrested on a capital murder charge after a woman was found dead near a burning vehicle at Oaks Crossing on the Brazos River early Thursday morning.
Mineral Wells City Council reviewed the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, including major General Fund and Water Utility investments, a strengthened financial outlook and plans for future capital projects.
Mineral Wells is considering a historic preservation ordinance that would establish a process for future local landmarks and historic districts while creating new protections and review requirements for designated properties.
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Lifestyles
Good news for Taco Tuesday: the beloved La Tiara taco shells are officially coming back, and fans across the country will soon be able to find them in stores again.
- OPINION | It’s Taco Tuesday, and I’m Still Mourning My Favorite Shells 1
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- Celebrating Cinematic Excellence
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- Local Farm to Table Event Raises Funds for Water Harvesting at the Community Garden
- Growing our gardens during a drought
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Sports
Despite a tornado devastating their school and football stadium last May, Gordon ISD perseveres and goes on to win their third straight six-man championship title.
- Rams fall to Godley in Homecoming game, 42-21 0
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- Rams Rally Past Eastern Hills in Overtime Thriller, 36-33 0
- Mineral Wells shuts out Polytechnic, 54-0, in home opener 0
- 🏅 2025 TAAF State Qualifiers 🏅 0
- Mineral Wells Advances to Championship Bracket, Will Face Hardin-Jefferson Friday Morning 0
- Mineral Wells Coach Cody Worrell Named Finalist for Statewide “Game-Changing Coach” Award 0
- MINERAL WELLS BASEBALL COACH JACOB CLAY NAMED REGIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR 0
- Only Texan Named: Hering Earns National Rawlings Gold Glove Award 0
Texas News
Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French on Monday stood by racist remarks he made on social media the day prior that included a photo of South Asian students celebrating a football game at UT-Austin.
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- Former State Rep. Glenn Rogers Joins Federal Lawsuit Challenging Texas Ballot Access Laws 0
- Rogers: Texas needs independent candidates 0
- OPINION: You Don’t Have to Pledge Loyalty to a Broken System 2
- Rogers: Reasonable Conservatives won in local elections 1
- Why Local Control Still Matters 0
- Blue Bell launches new protein-packed ice cream line 1
- Rogers: How far are Republican candidates willing to go with Trump? 4
