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A burn ban, online foreclosure sales and clearer electioneering boundary markings were among key actions taken by Palo Pinto County commissioners Monday.
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The Mineral Wells City Council approved the creation of a new department, hired two city leaders, and advanced park and infrastructure projects during its March 17 meeting.
The Mineral Wells ISD Board heard public input on the future of the old high school property, recognized student achievements and reviewed major infrastructure and transportation updates during its March 16 meeting.
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.
The Rural Report creator Suzanne Bellsnyder explains in her most recent Substack that local control matters and says Governor Abbott’s recent comments on the water situation should give pause to all Texans.
Steve Gray has won the race for Palo Pinto County Republican Party chair, defeating incumbent Barbara Upham by just 11 votes in one of the closest contests in this year’s Republican primary.
Texas-based Blue Bell has introduced a new line of high-protein ice cream pints called Blue Bell PRO, offering up to 12 grams of protein per serving and no added sugar. The new product is available in five flavors and is now appearing in stores.
Mineral Wells City Council reviewed plans for a $120 million water treatment plant upgrade, received a financial update, and canceled the May election due to unopposed candidates during its March 3 meeting.
Mineral Wells Parks & Recreation has opened its new Backyard Pickleball courts at the City Gym. The space is open during gym hours and includes equipment and yard games for visitors to enjoy
Obituaries
Lifestyles
Bring Back the Shells
- Local Nonprofit Hosts Annual Farm-to-Table Dinner with Gourmet Menu and Cash Prize Raffle 0
- Fly into Fall & Help LGC Build a Fence!! 0
- Celebrating Cinematic Excellence
- Def Lepard Cover Band Performs Saturday for HOPE
- M & B Ranch Has Room to Party
- Local Farm to Table Event Raises Funds for Water Harvesting at the Community Garden
- Growing our gardens during a drought
- Local Music Legend Opens Broadway Show, Time to Get Shucked!
- Parade Proposal
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
- Rams fall to unbeaten Quinlan Ford, 35-21, in home opener 0
- 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
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.
- 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
- Rogers: Go ahead; close public school 0
- Fennell Withdraws From HD 60 Race, Citing Shift in Republican Party 6
- Rogers: Republicans don’t have to choose between loyalty and integrity 2
- Rogers: Students should be taught to apply critical thinking to politics 0
- Rogers: The Texans mixing far-right politics with a fringe religious movement 5
- Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional map 0
