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Mineral Wells Area News
Published 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.
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Published September 20Rogers’ Opinion: French fried Republicans
Dr. Glenn Rogers Opinion Column written for Dallas Morning News
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Published 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.
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Published September 14Texas A&M Forest Service to host Ross Fire recovery workshop in Graford
Texas A&M Forest Service will host an After the Fire Recovery Workshop Sept. 16 in Graford, offering resources and guidance for landowners affected by the Ross Fire and other wildfires during the 2026 fire season.
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Published 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
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Published September 14Bo French doubles down on racist post made after UT win against Ohio State
Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French on Monday stood by racist remarks he made on social media the day prior that included a photo of South Asian students celebrating a football game at UT-Austin.
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Published September 14ROGERS’ OPINION: Treating the bloat at TEA
Dr Glenn Rogers pens an article explaining why he thinks the TEA needs reigning.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.