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New ESD No. 1 appointee to focus on Lone Camp representation
PALO PINTO—Palo Pinto County Commissioners appointed Lone Camp resident Casey McGlaun to the Emergency Services District No. 1’s board, May 12.


Record-breaking heat takes hold, burning discouraged
PALO PINTO COUNTY – The U.S. National Weather Service’s forecast calls for top temps throughout Palo Pinto County. Fire Marshal Chad Jordan is asking residents to hold off on burning…

PET OF THE WEEK
Everyone needs a dog in their life. Every dog needs a loving home. Stanley is waiting for his.

Texas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears the House but faces a skeptical Senate
By Sneha DeyThe Texas Tribune AUSTIN – The Texas House gave preliminary approval Monday to a bill that would eliminate STAAR, the high-stakes standardized test that the state and school…

2025 Elite Ram Society inductees
MINERAL WELLS—Congratulations to Mineral Wells High School students Owen Gadd and Hudson Hobbs, the 2025 Elite Ram Society inductees!

Burn advisory for Palo Pinto County
From Fire Marshal Chad Jordan: Thanks to recent rainfall, conditions have been favorable for agricultural and brush pile burning in Palo Pinto County. However, unseasonably warm weather is forecast for…

Rams victorious over Springtown in Area playoffs
Kellci FordSports Reporter The Rams made a statement in a shutout victory over the Porcupines on Thursday night in Graham. The postseason matchup was a “win or go home” situation,…

Save the date
May 10 – Parker County Sheriff’s Posse State Championship BBQ Cookoff, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.