It's hip to snip
PALO PINTO COUNTY—The Palo Pinto County Humane Society offers a free spay/neuter cat program through the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection. There is a waiting list.
January 2025
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Community rallies around granddaughter of elected official
Kellci Ford Palo Pinto Press reporter Summer Ralls, the granddaughter of County Commissioner Richard Ralls is finally home after a long, six weeks of illness… Login to continue reading Login…
Masterson-Perez, Collins celebrate promotions at Mineral Wells Senior Center
Lexi Masterson-Perez, the newly appointed executive director of the Mineral Wells Senior Center (right) and Shawna Collins (left), who is set to become the assistant… Login to continue reading Login…
'Cedar fever' season begins in Texas
It’s time for Texans to brace for ‘cedar fever’ season once again. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees and, unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to affect you.
Capital murder suspects extradited
Bill Spinks, wspinks@cherryroad.com Three capital murder suspects have been extradited to Palo Pinto County to face charges stemming from a December homicide. Jail records show… Login to continue reading Login…
Iconic Hickey's Dairy Queen serves up a new look
MINERAL WELLS—What’s old is new again - like Hickey’s Dairy Queen which has been serving sweet and savory treats in Mineral Wells for decades.
MWISD Board of Trustees extends superintendent’s contract
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Mineral Wells ISD Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved an extension to Superintendent David Tarver’s three-year contract to the 2027-28 school… Login to continue reading Login…
Mineral Wells council looks at public safety project costs
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com Renovations of the city police station and one of its fire stations — and early numbers on how much they will cost… Login to continue reading Login…
Public education advocate Courtney Gore to speak at PPC Republican Women's Club
MINERAL WELLS—Granbury ISD Board of Trustees President Courtney Gore will be the featured speaker at the January meeting of the Palo Pinto County Republican Women’s Club. Gore’s efforts to uphold public educational standards have earned her recognition, most recently as Friends of Texas Public Schools’ 2024 Ambassador of the Year.