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Impact of Government Shutdown on Local Food Programs

    Impact of Government Shutdown on Local Food Programs

With SNAP benefits in limbo during the federal shutdown, local nonprofits and volunteers are stepping up to fill the gap. From Tarrant Area Food Bank West to Center of Life, Meals on Wheels, and Backpack Buddies, community partners are keeping Palo Pinto County families fed.

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Palo Pinto County Election Results (Unofficial)

    Palo Pinto County Election Results (Unofficial)

Palo Pinto County voters approve all 17 Texas Constitutional Amendments, Pass Gordon ISD Bond and Elect Santo SUD Board

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Palo Pinto Water District Board Meeting Highlights Include Plans for Road Repairs on FM 4 & Replacing Buoys on the Lake

    Palo Pinto Water District Board Meeting Highlights Include Plans for Road Repairs on FM 4 & Replacing Buoys on the Lake

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.

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Palo Pinto County Republican Leadership Divided on Water Funding as Conservative Faction Passes Resolution

    Palo Pinto County Republican Leadership Divided on Water Funding as Conservative Faction Passes Resolution

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.

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Community Voices: Caring for Mothers and Babies Close to Home

    Community Voices: Caring for Mothers and Babies Close to Home

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.

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Understanding Texas Propositions: What Voters Need to Know

    Understanding Texas Propositions: What Voters Need to Know

Texas voters will decide 17 proposed constitutional amendments this November. Early voting runs Oct. 20–31, with Election Day on Nov. 4.

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Palo Pinto County Approves Alcohol Sale Petition Drive & Purchase of Body Cams for Constables

    Palo Pinto County Approves Alcohol Sale Petition Drive & Purchase of Body Cams for Constables

The Palo Pinto County Commissioners Court met Tuesday morning under the direction of County Judge Shane Long, addressing election matters,

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Jury Hands Down 85-Year Sentence in Palo Pinto County Meth Case

    Jury Hands Down 85-Year Sentence in Palo Pinto County Meth Case

A Palo Pinto County jury sentenced a Mineral Wells man to 85 years in prison after finding him guilty of possessing methamphetamine

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Meals on Wheels, Pecan Valley Centers Awarded State Grants for Veterans Assistance

    Meals on Wheels, Pecan Valley Centers Awarded State Grants for Veterans Assistance

Meals on Wheels of Palo Pinto County and Pecan Valley Centers have been awarded Texas Veterans Commission grants to expand food, financial, and mental health services for veterans in the region.

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Facing Uncertainty, Palo Pinto General CEO Says Hospital Must ‘Survive and Then Thrive’

    Facing Uncertainty, Palo Pinto General CEO Says Hospital Must ‘Survive and Then Thrive’

Palo Pinto General Hospital CEO Ross Korkmas says 2025 is a “year of transition” as rising costs, shrinking reimbursements, and looming federal changes put pressure on rural hospitals.

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