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Former Texas state Rep. Glenn Rogers examines Gov. Greg Abbott’s shifting stance on local control, arguing that increased state oversight of public schools and local governments contradicts a longstanding conservative principle of limited government.
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Hundreds gathered at Mineral Wells High School for the city’s fourth annual National Night Out, bringing families, law enforcement and first responders together for an evening of community connections, activities and fun.
Palo Pinto County first responders who served during the Ross Fire received congressional recognition from U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, who also honored their service in remarks entered into the Congressional Record.
XMX Defense has broken ground on its new Mineral Wells operation, where plans call for unmanned aircraft assembly, engineering, maintenance, training and flight operations at Mineral Wells Regional Airport.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of 60-year-old Sabrina Sparkman following an investigation by the Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers.
A 43-year-old Parker County man faces two second-degree felony charges after investigators allege he sexually solicited a 15-year-old girl online. His bonds total $1 million.
Mineral Wells residents can meet with City Manager Jason Weeks September 22nd to ask questions, share concerns and discuss city projects and plans.
Dr. Glenn Rogers Opinion Column written for Dallas Morning News
Mineral Wells ISD has approved the $1,000 sale of the fire-damaged Fannin School property, opening the door for a proposed $20.9 million senior-care campus that would preserve and restore the historic site.
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 state Rep. Glenn Rogers examines Gov. Greg Abbott’s shifting stance on local control, arguing that increased state oversight of public schools and local governments contradicts a longstanding conservative principle of limited government.
- Rogers’ Opinion: French fried Republicans 0
- Bo French doubles down on racist post made after UT win against Ohio State 0
- ROGERS’ OPINION: Treating the bloat at TEA 0
- Rogers: Don’t let data centers skirt water management 2
- 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
