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Young Spaniel found in Strawn seeks new home

This week's Pet of the Week is “Ling Ling.” This little 8-pound bundle of joy is possibly a Tibetan Spaniel. She is not spayed and is estimated at 4...

Few early filers to fill open city council, school board seats

Filings are underway through March 5 for city council and school board seats whose terms expire this year. The election date is May 12. Here is a look at which area seats are up...

Police report thefts, burglaries

According to Mineral Wells police, there were a number of property crimes reported over the past several days.

Author Mike Kearby to speak at Boyce Ditto

Mike Kearby, a Mineral Wells native, will speak at Boyce Ditto Public Library at 2 p.m. this Saturday.

Local author to host book signing Saturday

A local bookstore will host a book signing event this weekend for the author of a book detailing her journey through various trials on her way to a more mature relationship with...

Local Arts Events

Mineral Wells Ram Theatre is hosting an art exhibit and auction this Saturday at the Mineral Wells Women’s Club building in downtown Mineral Wells.

Local Arts Events

Enjoy art, music and food from 5:30 to 7 p.m. this evening at Rising Stars Art Gallery.

Thursday Blotter- Feb. 9

The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.

Man walking across America taking his time

After two heart attacks and on arthritic knees, Dave Strege is walking across America twice to raise awareness and donations for children across the globe.

Mineral Wells ISD trustees finalize superintendent qualities

Texas Association of School Boards Executive Search representative Kim Krause was back in front of the Mineral Wells ISD board Tuesday with a proposed list if...

City ends water use restrictions

Based upon direction from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the City of Mineral Wells is terminating all water use restrictions which have been in place since Oct. 18.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Weekend property crimes reported

According to Mineral Wells police, several property crimes were reported over the past weekend.

Three transported to PPGH after crash

Occupants from two vehicles involved in a wreck Saturday morning were transported to Palo Pinto General hospital, where they received treatment for minor injuries.

County Records

Palo Pinto County Clerk Janette Green

Crews respond to two weekend structure fires

According to Mineral Wells Fire Department records, firefighters were called to two structure fires over the weekend.

1950s Sock Hop event to benefit Salvation Army

The community is invited to take a trip back to the 1950s as a unique way to raise money for the Salvation Army.

Council to meet in Tuesday session

The Mineral Wells City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the City Hall Annex, 115 S.W. 1st St.

Ware to speak at Heritage Association

RJ Ware will be the guest speaker at Thursday’s meeting of the Mineral Wells Heritage Association.

Currency buyers event coming to town

Mineral Wells is the next stop on the list for the International Coin Collectors Association’s world tour. During this event at the Best Western Club House...

PET OF THE WEEK: Catahoula mix looking for a new place to call home

“Capt. Jack” is a short hair, mixed-breed dog – mostly Catahoula leopard – with an intriguing red merle-patterned coat. This approximately...

Rising Stars to host Gibson exhibit, event

Rising Stars Art Gallery is hosting an evening of food, fun, music and – of course, art – on Friday, Feb. 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

MWHS theater group to host art exhibit, auction

Mineral Wells Ram Theatre is hosting an art exhibit and auction on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Mineral Wells Women’s Club building in downtown Mineral Wells.

Police Beat: Thefts, burglaries reported

According to Mineral Wells police reports, there were a number of property crimes reported over the past few days.

Thursday Blotter

The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.

Driver killed in rollover wreck

The driver of a vehicle involved in a rollover crash just south of Mineral Wells Tuesday night died at the scene, according to authorities.

Local farmers hoping to hang on to crop insurance in next farm bill

Last year, farmers in Palo Pinto County saw drought and record heat take their toll on their crops.

Single-vehicle crash injures driver

According to reports, the only individual involved in an early morning crash Monday was transported to Palo Pinto General Hospital for unspecified injuries.

Police Beat: man arrested for allegedly pulling gun

According to Mineral Wells police, Ryan Matthew Segars, 31, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Monday on a charge stemming from an incident earlier this month.

County Records- Jan. 23-30

Palo Pinto County Clerk Janette Green

Mineral Wells man among newest crop of state troopers

AUSTIN – Fifty-seven men and women became Texas Highway Patrol troopers Jan. 19 after reciting the state’s law enforcement oath and receiving their...

New construction in county now needs a permit

PALO PINTO – Palo Pinto County Commissioners unanimously approved a motion at Monday’s meeting to begin requiring a type of building permit for new...

TXU, Salvation Army team up to offer low-income energy efficiency assistance program

The Salvation Army, Palo Pinto Service Unit, has been awarded a grant from TXU Energy to provide to the residence of Palo Pinto County with the following energy efficient products:

PET OF THE WEEK: Young retriever mix seeks a new home

“Angel” is this week’s Pet of the Week. She is a 2-year-old, spayed female and is a mix of golden retriever and basset hound or beagle, weighing 40-50...

Zonta Club of Parker County offering scholarships

The Zonta Club of Parker County is currently accepting applications for its general scholarship awards and is inviting qualified persons to apply. Deadline is March 1.

Millsap ISD grad rates, students taking college entrance exams up

MILLSAP – While Millsap ISD board members recognized students athletes – all-district football and volleyball and cross country regional qualifiers –...

Thursday Blotter- Jan. 26

The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.

Graford man arrested in connection with string of county robberies, thefts

POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE – A months long series of thefts and burglaries near Possum Kingdom Lake ended Sunday with the arrest of a Graford man.

Search for new Mineral Wells ISD superintendent goes public Thursday

The Mineral Wells ISD Board of Trustees is asking for community involvement Thursday in its search for a new superintendent.

New 2012 officers, mascot installed at MWVFD banquet

Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department on Monday named Jared Singleton, 11, as its 2012 mascot and thanked outgoing mascot Katie Coker, 7, for her service.

Police Beat: Property crimes reported

According to Mineral Wells police, there were several property crimes reported over the past weekend.

Three wrecks leave six injured

A two-vehicle crash Friday morning resulted in three occupants being taken by ambulance to Palo Pinto General Hospital, according to authorities.

County Records- Jan. 9-23

Palo Pinto County Clerk Janette Green

County commissioners to meet in Monday session

PALO PINTO – Palo Pinto County Commissioners are scheduled to meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Monday at the Palo Pinto County Courthouse.

Millsap ISD trustees set Monday meeting topics

MILLSAP – The Millsap ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet in regular session at 7 p.m. Monday at the Millsap Administration Board Room/Media Center, 301...

PETS OF THE WEEK: Four Staffordshire terrier-mix pups ready for adoption

This week’s “Pet of the Week” are four American Staffordshire terrier-mix puppies – one male and three females that are seven weeks old.

New group aims to help wounded vets

Founded to support a national organization, Patriots and Heroes Outdoors, several local residents have recently established a local nonprofit agency called Brazos River Wounded...

People can sell gold, silver items, donate to fund to help recovering CCS football player

A special fundraiser for Robby Mounce is this Monday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mineral Wells Woman’s Club building.

Thursday Blotter- Jan. 19

The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.

Police Beat: Man arrested after reportedly fleeing from police

According to Mineral Wells police records, a local man was arrested and charged with fleeing from an officer following an attempted traffic stop Saturday.