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    Mineral Wells City Council Recap

Mineral Wells City Council Recap

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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    Building a Better Mineral Wells: A Year of Change in City Leadership

Building a Better Mineral Wells: A Year of Change in City Leadership

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.

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    Area Schools Rally to Assist Bryson FFA After Bus Breaks Down

Area Schools Rally to Assist Bryson FFA After Bus Breaks Down

A Bryson FFA bus breakdown turned into a moment of teamwork as Mineral Wells, Santo and other area schools quickly stepped in to help.

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    Rising Fuel Costs Challenge Meals on Wheels Volunteers

Rising Fuel Costs Challenge Meals on Wheels Volunteers

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.

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    Lake Mineral Wells State Park opens new Red Trail Loop

Lake Mineral Wells State Park opens new Red Trail Loop

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.

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    Palo Pinto County Commissioners approve burn ban, move tax foreclosure sales online; discuss election site improvements

Palo Pinto County Commissioners approve burn ban, move tax foreclosure sales online; discuss election site improvements

A burn ban, online foreclosure sales and clearer electioneering boundary markings were among key actions taken by Palo Pinto County commissioners Monday.

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    Mineral Wells City Council Recap

Mineral Wells City Council Recap

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.

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    Public weighs in on old high school as Mineral Wells ISD Board handles wide-ranging agenda

Public weighs in on old high school as Mineral Wells ISD Board handles wide-ranging agenda

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.

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    Why Local Control Still Matters

Why Local Control Still Matters

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.

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    Gray Wins Palo Pinto County Republican Party Chair Race by 11 Votes

Gray Wins Palo Pinto County Republican Party Chair Race by 11 Votes

Steve Gray has won the race for Palo Pinto County Republican Party chair, defeating incumbent Barbara Upham by just 11 votes in one of the closest contests in this year’s Republican primary.

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