100 years ago this month
The month of December has been home to many historical events over the years. Here's a look at some that helped to shape the world in December 1924.
Free
This is a free category. Any posts from this category will be displayed for free without going through the paywall.
Read More100 years ago this month
Merry Wells wows the crowd
MINERAL WELLS—Move over Grinch, the Merry Wells Festival is back and it's bigger and better than ever.
MW selects Navasota’s Jason Weeks as next city manager
From staff reports MINERAL WELLS – Mineral Wells Mayor Regan Johnson announced the city council has selected Jason Weeks as Mineral Wells’ new city manager, Dec. 5. Currently the city…
Voting open for MW window decorating contest
Get your vote in by Dec. 20 Ann PowersEditor MINERAL WELLS – Get into the holiday spirit with the Downtown Mineral Wells Christmas Decorating Contest. Vote for your favorite festive…
A pair of Rams headed to Lubbock to suit up as Red Raiders
Kellci FordSports Reporter MINERAL WELLS – Rams’ seniors Preztynn Harrison and Holden Hering each signed their National Letter of Intent to play college sports for the Texas Tech Red Raiders…
Merry Wells Lighted Christmas Parade winners
Ann PowersEditor MINERAL WELLS—More than 65 floats charmed onlookers and rallied for top recognitions in the 2024 Merry Wells Lighted Christmas Parade, Nov. 30. The holiday caravan is a traditional…
Letters to Santa
NORTH POLE—Aaron Watts’ second-grade class at Palo Pinto Elementary shared their Letters to Santa with the Palo Pinto Press as scores of wish lists worldwide head to the North Pole…
From Rep. Elect Mike Olcott’s desk
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Texas Border Wall Construction Kick-Off event on a 1,402-acre ranch in Starr County that has recently been purchased by the Texas…
