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On August 23 at the regular scheduled County Commissioners meeting, Palo Pinto County reinstated the burn ban. Judge Shane Long said after speaking with the county fire chief, it was recommended to reinstate the burn ban. Commissioners voted unanimously to ban burning in the county until further notice.
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The ripple effect of this pandemic that began to ravage the country in 2020 left no industry or business untouched. As people and communities learn to survive in this new normal, you can’t help but notice one industry that is eroding in some areas but also adapting and thriving in
Schools will be required to notify patents if a student tests positive for Covid in their kids classroom.
MWHS Class of 2022 Gathered for a Parade to School
The new Emergency Service District 1 facility and PPGH Medical Clinic is over 50% completed and is set to open in October at Possum Kingdom Lake.
It’s not unusual to see high school students participate in dual credit programs with local colleges. What is rare is seeing a young woman so set on her goals, she earns TWO higher education diploma’s before graduating high school.
Covid-19 cases surge in Palo Pinto County forcing the hospital to halt elective surgeries. The surge won’t impact back to school for the county as masks will be a personal choice.
State Leaves Masking Decisions Up to Parents
Nothing says back to school like a new pair of shoes and HighRidge Church, along with the Mineral Wells Police Officers Association are making sure any kid who needs a pair will get them.
Mineral Wells Rams will have their first football scrimmage of the season in Springtown on August 12. Their regular season kicks off the following week at home against Breckenridge and then district play starts in October against Iowa Park.
