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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.
Former Texas House District 60 Rep. Glenn Rogers is among a bipartisan coalition challenging Texas ballot access laws in federal court, arguing the state’s requirements for independent candidates unfairly limit voter choice and political competition.
The Mineral Wells ISD Board approved technology upgrades, expanded a flexible school day program, accepted a welding equipment donation, and reorganized board leadership during its June 8 meeting.
Mineral Wells City Council approved an airport charging station agreement, created a new Airport Strategic Committee, celebrated the first Civic Academy graduating class, and received updates on major development and infrastructure initiatives during its June 2 meeting.
Glenn Rogers OpEd from The Dallas Morning News claims Texas needs more independent candidates
Don’t miss the Summer Reading Kickoff at the Mineral Wells Public Library! Register now and participate in the 2026 program with games, giveaways, and more.
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
Former Texas House District 60 Rep. Glenn Rogers is among a bipartisan coalition challenging Texas ballot access laws in federal court, arguing the state’s requirements for independent candidates unfairly limit voter choice and political competition.
- 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
- Rogers: Republicans don’t have to choose between loyalty and integrity 2
