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Community Voices Series: Mayor Regan Wallace explains how Proposition 4 could bring new state funding for water projects — including Turkey Peak Reservoir — and why it might be the first real chance to ease costs for local ratepayers.
Mineral Wells
Downtown Mineral Wells came alive Friday night for the fifth annual Spooky Wells event, as families filled North Oak Avenue and Zappe Park for trick-or-treating, games, and community fun organized by the Main Street Program.
Mineral Wells Police Weekly Arrest Report
Thelma Doss’ typewriter finds new hands as Mineral Wells Area News carries her legacy forward — keeping real local journalism alive this NewsMatch season.
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.”
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.
