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The Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1 approved emergency road repairs on FM 4, discussed possible drought restrictions, and addressed missing safety buoys on Palo Pinto Lake during its October meeting.
Council members advanced a major water infrastructure loan, adopted new financial controls, and discussed zoning for medical cannabis dispensaries during the Oct. 21 meeting.
State Sen. Phil King supports Proposition 4’s $20 billion water fund for Turkey Peak Reservoir, but conservative Palo Pinto County Republican leaders passed a resolution requesting rate reductions while ignoring millions spent on Uri-damaged infrastructure. Rep. Mike Olcott won’t say if he supports Prop 4. Early voting continues through Oct. 31.
Weekly Mineral Wells Police Arrest Report
A Mineral Wells federal employee describes the emotional and financial toll of being furloughed as the government shutdown drags into its third week. With paychecks halted and bills looming, she says her family’s future grows more uncertain each day and urges lawmakers to “stop playing with us.”
On October 18, 2025, Americans joined No Kings protests nationwide. Local residents took part in the nearby Weatherford event calling for democracy and accountability.
PPGH’s CEO Ross Korkmas is this week’s Voice of the Community. “The Heart of What We Do” is the focus of his article.
Former Texas Representative Dr. Glenn Rogers says America’s two-party system is failing voters and argues that independent candidates could offer a path forward — but warns that Texas makes it difficult for them to get on the ballot.
Texas voters will decide 17 proposed constitutional amendments this November. Early voting runs Oct. 20–31, with Election Day on Nov. 4.
