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The Palo Pinto County Commissioners Court on Monday approved a remediation consulting contract for water damage at the courthouse and moved forward with subdivision, utility and infrastructure items. Commissioners also opened bids for road materials and approved multiple plats after favorable review from the county engineer.
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Amy Fennell has withdrawn from the HD 60 primary, saying the race no longer aligned with her values.
Meagan Martin was honored by Palo Pinto County after performing CPR on a man who collapsed at Texas Grill, continuing through nine rounds until he regained a pulse.
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.
After nearly a decade as Palo Pinto County Democratic Chair, Carla Schoonover Porter announced she is stepping down from the role, reflecting on rebuilding the local party and naming Jeff Brown as her successor while continuing her work in rural Texas organizing.
Palo Pinto County commissioners approved new water-leak sensors for the courthouse Monday as officials continue assessing damage and navigating insurance and repair decisions following last month’s flooding.
Former state representative Glenn Rogers warns about the growing influence of far-right dominionist theology in Texas politics, describing his concerns after hearing Seven Mountains Mandate rhetoric at a local Easter service. In his Dallas Morning News column, he outlines the rise of the New Apostolic Reformation, its ties to Trump-era politics, and how he believes the movement is reshaping the state’s political landscape.
The Possum Kingdom Lake Association is urging the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to hold a hearing on the City of Abilene’s permit to discharge brine, citing concerns about insufficient dilution, potential environmental impacts, and procedural transparency.
Republican candidates continue to file for the 2026 Primary in Palo Pinto County, with filing open through December 8th.
