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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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Rogers: Putting the screws to screwworms

    Rogers: Putting the screws to screwworms

Veterinarian Glenn Rogers explains the dangers of the screwworm

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Both defendants sentenced in 2022 Mineral Wells Whataburger homicide

    Both defendants sentenced in 2022 Mineral Wells Whataburger homicide

Sentencing for the two men accused in the death of Doug Warren after a late night altercation is complete

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Mineral Wells Council Backs One-Year Delay on $100M Turkey Peak Reservoir Loan

    Mineral Wells Council Backs One-Year Delay on $100M Turkey Peak Reservoir Loan

Mineral Wells City Council voted to delay accepting a $100 million state loan for the Turkey Peak Reservoir project, giving the Water District a year to explore lower costs and possible grant funding.

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Palo Pinto County Victim Advocate Honored With Statewide Award

    Palo Pinto County Victim Advocate Honored With Statewide Award

Adina Morris of the Palo Pinto County District Attorney’s Office has been named the 2025 recipient of the Suzanne McDaniel Award, a statewide honor recognizing outstanding service to crime victims.

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At the Breaking Point: Reflections from a Superintendent

    At the Breaking Point: Reflections from a Superintendent

In a heartfelt post, MWISD former superintendent defends teachers against political attacks and selective outrage, calling for respect for public schools.

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Palo Pinto County GOP CEC Meeting: Hand-Counting Ballots Proposal Divides Members;Anger Boils as Precint Chair Escorted Out

    Palo Pinto County GOP CEC Meeting: Hand-Counting Ballots Proposal Divides Members;Anger Boils as Precint Chair Escorted Out

The Palo Pinto County Republican Party’s County Executive Committee met Sept. 9 to debate a resolution requiring hand-counted ballots which was introduced by 13 “Conservative”
Precinct Chairs

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Burn Ban is OFF

    Burn Ban is OFF

Palo Pinto County Commissioners voted to remove the Burn Ban. As of September 8, 2025, residents are allowed to burn.

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