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Democrat Gina Hinojosa topples Greg Abbott to become first Latina governor of Texas
Leila Saidane for The Texas Tribune Democrat Gina Hinojosa celebrates her win over Gov. Greg Abbott at a watch party in Austin on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 Hinojosa’s victory over Abbott, a three-term incumbent, triggers a political earthquake in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the governor’s mansion since 1990.by Kayla Guo,…
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Merry Wells kicks off Mineral Wells’ holiday season with Nov. 27 tree lighting and ‘Candy Cane Christmas’ parade
Merry Wells Santa and Mrs. Claus wave from a lighted sleigh during a past Merry Wells parade in downtown Mineral Wells. This year’s lighted parade, themed “A Candy Cane Christmas,” steps off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Staff reportCandy canes, carriage rides and a downtown parade glowing with lights are headed for Mineral Wells,…
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Mineral Wells’ offensive line powers Rams’ strong season as home finale nears
Mineral Wells HS Football The Rams close the regular season at home against Brock at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Staff reportThe Mineral Wells Rams have spent the fall running over opponents, and head coach Cody Worrell knows exactly where it starts.“Our offensive line has done a tremendous job this season,” Worrell, the Rams’ athletic…
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Sue's News: Mineral Wells Idol
In 2015, those of us who worked on the Back Pack Buddies program became very aware that we must have some kind of fundraiser. Mineral Wells Idol had been done before but it had been quite a few years, so we decided to try it again.