October 2024
Spooktacular Halloween Carnival success for senior center
MINERAL WELLS—About 200 little ghosts and goblins took advantage of the candy, games and fun at the 2nd Annual Halloween Carnival at the Mineral Wells Senior Center, Oct. 18.
MW Woman’s Club good with $1M old post office sale
MINERAL WELLS—Mineral Wells Woman’s Club President Carla Narcomey said there’s no way the club could “have enough bake sales to raise $5 million” for needed repairs to the old post office, where the organization has been housed for nearly 50 years. And that’s why she’s pleased city council members authorized a $1 million sale of the iconic structure to Swedish billionaire Daniel Jaeggi, following an executive session at their meeting, Oct.
Mineral Wells Church of God Player of the Week-Week 8
The week 8 game against Brock was a great test for the Rams, and although the scoreboard didn’t reflect it, passed the test. They showed… Login to continue reading Login…
Speeding and close proximity factors in fatal accident involving MW motorcyclist
Staff Reports MINERAL WELLS – City Councilman Jerrel Tomlin failed to control his SUV’s speed and followed too closely behind motorcyclist Sam Lee before rear-ending… Login to continue reading Login…
Ole Heifer: Early trick or treat?
Someone stole the two largest seeding sunflower stalks from in front of the Palo Pinto Press office.
Fire/EMS chief delivers mental health reality check to city council
Ann PowersEditor MINERAL WELLS—Fire/EMS Chief Ryan Dunn said stress from high call volumes answered by an understaffed department is resulting in mental health issues for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
King covers local concerns at PPC Conservatives meeting
Ann PowersEditor MINGUS—Sen. Phil King told a crowded room of Palo Pinto County Conservatives the border is the state’s top issue, school choice will pass,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Celebration of Life for George Washington Daugherty, Nov. 3
Staff Reports MINERAL WELLS – A celebration of life for the Mineral Wells man killed in a fatal accident last month is scheduled for Nov. 3. The service for George…
Speeding ends in crash near Holiday Hills
Staff Reports MINERAL WELLS – High speeds along U.S. Highway 180 near Holiday Hills Golf Course resulted in a crash, Oct. 22. Mineral Wells Police… Login to continue reading Login…