
September 2024


Texans’ right to free speech is under attack… again
Americans’ right to speak their minds is considered sacred, which is why we must fight to protect the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the… Login to continue reading Login…

National Night Out, Oct. 1
MINERAL WELLS – The Mineral Wells Police Department is hosting National Night Out from 6-8 p.m., at West City Park in Mineral Wells on Tuesday,… Login to continue reading Login…

Statewide observance for victims of Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel
Staff Reports AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation calling for a statewide moment of silence at 7 a.m. on Oct. 7, to honor the… Login to continue reading Login…

Benefit for family of motorcyclist killed in crash
Staff Reports MINERAL WELLS – A benefit is set for the Lee family to help them during their time of need. Sam Lee, 43, died in an accident on Sept.…

Reader’s Corner: Subscribers make all the difference!
By L.J. AbernathyPPP Columnists Thanks so much to all the original Palo Pinto Press subscribers who are renewing their subscriptions. If your subscription ends in mid-October and… Login to continue reading Login…

Sue’s News: Don’t turn friends into foes over politics
How about this election? I am sick to death of the back-biting ads, the slanderous accusations, the distortion of facts, and sometimes, the outright lying!

Christian Corner: The blood
Mary Ann RowanColumnist My theology teacher made a statement more than once in my hearing, “Make much of the blood.” I knew that the blood… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Locals ask commissioners for support with FM 4 changes (video included)
PALO PINTO—Residents impacted by the state’s preliminary proposal to reroute Farm-to-Market Road 4 around the planned Turkey Peak Reservoir voiced their concerns to the Palo Pinto County Commissioner’s Court meeting on Sept. 23 – and said they left feeling unheard.

MW city council approves $51.8 million budget, lowers tax rate
Ann PowersEditor MINERAL WELLS—The Mineral Wells City Council formally approved its $51.8 million 2024-25 budget paired with a lower property tax rate of 57.32 cents,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close