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From a life-saving police response to new downtown regulations and budget updates, several key decisions were made during the April 7 City Council meeting.
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After one year on the job, City Manager Jason Weeks says Mineral Wells now has its “A Team” in place — and major changes are already underway.
A Bryson FFA bus breakdown turned into a moment of teamwork as Mineral Wells, Santo and other area schools quickly stepped in to help.
Meals on Wheels of Palo Pinto County is seeking volunteers as rising fuel costs make it harder to maintain daily meal deliveries to nearly 200 residents.
Lake Mineral Wells State Park has opened its new Red Trail Loop, giving hikers a safer and more scenic way to explore the southeast side of the park.
A burn ban, online foreclosure sales and clearer electioneering boundary markings were among key actions taken by Palo Pinto County commissioners Monday.
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.
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.
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
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.
- 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
- Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state 0
