
July 2024


PPC commissioners approve ESD audit, health insurance bid, board appointment
Ann Powers Editor PALO PINTO—Emergency Services District No. 2 submitted a sound audit to the Palo Pinto County Commissioners at their regular meeting, July 22.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Member of the Month
MINERAL WELLS - The Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month award for July, sponsored by Waste Connections of Texas, goes to the Mineral Wells Senior Center.

The Idle American
I’m not sure who the TV weather guy was, which city he served or exactly what he said, but if his observation passed down through the ages is even close to accurate, it still has wide application today.

State OK’s $200M Turkey Peak Reservoir loan
Local residents against the Turkey Peak project say the financing poses a repayment risk Ann PowersEditor AUSTIN – The Texas Water Development Board approved $200 million in financing to the…

Rams 7v7 football competes at state tournament
COLLEGE STATION — The varsity Rams traveled to College Station to compete against several teams from all over the state in 7v7 action.

Coming soon in youth sports
Mineral Wells Youth Sports Association is gearing up for the fall activities. MWYSA Cheer Camp is coming up to kick off August, followed by fall soccer sign ups.

High School Football preview: Week 3-Mineral Wells Rams
MINERAL WELLS — The Rams are coming into the fall season with a little extra fire in them after a busy off season to ensure they do not miss the postseason again.

Coming up in Wildcat football
Kellci Ford Sports Reporter The Santo Wildcat football program has some big events coming up, check them out so you don’t miss a second of… Login to continue reading Login…

Area youth rodeo athletes compete in international finals
SHAWNEE, OK — The youth rodeo stars were shining bright recently during the International Youth Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma, including several rodeo athletes from our area.