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Mineral Wells Area News
September 28Parker County man arrested in online solicitation investigation; bond set at $1 million
A 43-year-old Parker County man faces two second-degree felony charges after investigators allege he sexually solicited a 15-year-old girl online. His bonds total $1 million.
Public Safety
Mineral Wells Area News
September 21Conversations with the City Manager Set for Tuesday Evening
Mineral Wells residents can meet with City Manager Jason Weeks September 22nd to ask questions, share concerns and discuss city projects and plans.
Government & Civic
Mineral Wells Area News
September 19Mineral Wells ISD approves $1,000 sale of burned-out Fannin School property
Mineral Wells ISD has approved the $1,000 sale of the fire-damaged Fannin School property, opening the door for a proposed $20.9 million senior-care campus that would preserve and restore the historic site.
Real Estate & Development
Mineral Wells Area News
September 14Mineral Wells library plans Homecoming mum craft events for teens, children
Boyce Ditto Library to offer Mum Making Event for Kids & Teens for Homecoming Celebration Set for September 25th
Events
San Antonio Current
September 11Meet the mechanical engineer running to regulate the Texas oil and gas industry
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Jon Rosenthal, a Democratic state representative from Houston, is facing off against Bo French,…
Government & Civic
Mineral Wells Area News
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.
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Carter by the numbers
- Area
- 6.43 sq mi (16.65 km²), 0.02 sq mi water
- Median age
- 37.8
- Households
- 597
- Persons per household
- 2.9
- Median house value
- $316,400