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Published September 10Mineral Wells Finalizes Higher Tax Rate, Budget as Officials Point to Improved Financial Outlook
Mineral Wells finalized its fiscal year 2026-27 budget and a higher property tax rate, with additional revenue supporting employee pay, public safety, infrastructure and the city’s long-term financial stability.
Mineral Wells Area News
Published September 02Victim identified in Palo Pinto County homicide; man charged with capital murder
The Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman found dead near a burning vehicle at Oaks Crossing on Aug. 27 as 32-year-old Leah Dawn Adams. Michael Wayne Hatcher has been charged with capital murder.
Mineral Wells Area News
Published September 01Palo Pinto County Clerk’s Courthouse Office Temporarily Closed for Flood Repairs
The Palo Pinto County Clerk’s courthouse office will temporarily close Sept. 3 for flood repairs. All filings will be handled at the Mineral Wells Annex until the Palo Pinto office reopens.
Mineral Wells Area News
Published August 30In Loving Memory of Joan Louise McDonald
Joan Louise McDonald
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Published August 28Man arrested on capital murder charge after woman found dead near burning vehicle in Palo Pinto County
A Palo Pinto County man was arrested on a capital murder charge after a woman was found dead near a burning vehicle at Oaks Crossing on the Brazos River early Thursday morning.