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OP-ED: As Texas faces rapid growth in both population and data centers, former State Rep. Glenn Rogers argues the state must do more to safeguard its water resources. In this opinion piece, Rogers examines Texas groundwater laws, questions whether some data centers are avoiding water oversight, and calls for greater transparency and long-term planning to protect the state’s future.
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Palo Pinto General Hospital has received several national recognitions in 2026 for patient experience, cleanliness, heart attack care and stroke treatment, highlighting its continued commitment to providing high-quality healthcare across Palo Pinto County.
After 54 years of teaching and coaching at Mineral Wells High School, Coach Jackie Harvey has announced his retirement, leaving behind a legacy that has shaped generations of students, athletes and educators in Mineral Wells.
Mineral Wells City Council approved a new dangerous buildings policy, authorized FY 2027 property tax planning strategies, and purchased a downtown building for future City offices during its July 7 meeting.
Mayor Regan Johnson shares her perspective on why mandatory term limits may not be the right fit for small-town government, arguing that local voters—not charter mandates—should decide who represents them.
A horse was euthanized after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night on East Hubbard Street. Police continue to investigate the tragic collision.
Mineral Wells City Council reviewed plans for the $118 million Hilltop Water Treatment Plant reconstruction, began discussions on Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities, and approved next steps for a federally funded airport drainage project during its June 16 meeting.
Obituaries
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
- 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!
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
OP-ED: As Texas faces rapid growth in both population and data centers, former State Rep. Glenn Rogers argues the state must do more to safeguard its water resources. In this opinion piece, Rogers examines Texas groundwater laws, questions whether some data centers are avoiding water oversight, and calls for greater transparency and long-term planning to protect the state’s future.
- 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
- Rogers: Go ahead; close public school 0
- Fennell Withdraws From HD 60 Race, Citing Shift in Republican Party 6
