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Dean Abbott Day – Happy 105th!
MINERAL WELLS – Ward 4 Councilman Mike Rankin proclaims May 26 as Dean Abbott Day while the 105-year-old Mineral Wells resident celebrates her birthday a day early at Immanuel Baptist…
How to thank a veteran
Metro Services A major portion of the United States’ population is comprised of people who are actively serving in the Armed Forces or those who once did. USAFacts reports the…
Crash kills MW student, others injured
Fundraiser and candlelight service to benefit victims’ families, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Garden, 108 NW Fourth Ave., Mineral Wells Ann PowersEditor HOOD COUNTY –Three Mineral Wells…
Candidates vie for funds to kiss a pig
From Staff Reports MINERAL WELLS – Check out the top five candidates for the second annual Flying Pig Festival Kiss-A-Pig Contest! Donations are now open and whichever candidate brings in…
Santo couple celebrates 70 years
Sandra Bean of Brazos Texas, was in the eighth grade when she caught the eye of handsome Santo High School basketball player, Ronald Edwards. About two years later, in 1955, they would wed at ages 15 1/2 and 18.
Make Memorial Day memorable, not miserable
PALO PINTO COUNTY – If you plan on taking your holiday weekend party to the water, a reminder on the rules from Texas Game Warden Michael Foster: Texas Game Wardens…
Gordon ISD requests donations following tornado destruction
GORDON – In the wake of the May 18 tornado’s wrath, Gordon ISD officials are asking for support in rebuilding the school’s athletic and campus facilities. To donate online, visit …
Summer reading program underway
MINERAL WELLS—Abby Juarez said she has been reading to her daughter, Rose, since she was in the womb and now wants the four-year-old to start on her own with the Boyce Ditto Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. “I think it’s helpful,” the young mother from Mineral Wells said.