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Here are the present locations where you can buy a copy or extra copies of the current issue of the Palo Pinto Press, beginning with those inside the Mineral Wells City limits:

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Something to Talk About triumphs at Toastmasters Area Contest

Toastmasters members from across Area 14 gathered at Tarrant County Plaza for an inspiring and competitive Area 14 Speech Contest, where members of the local Toastmasters club, Something to Talk About, Carla Hay-Purdue and Larry Core, showcased their public speaking skills. Larry Core took first place in the Table Topics Contest, which challenges contestants to think quickly and deliver a structured response to a surprise question.

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MWPD presents employee awards

Four members of the Mineral Wells Police Department were recently honored for their work and received 2024 Yearly Employee Awards. Police Chief Tim Denison said the awards were given to employees who have gone above and beyond in making the department a great place to work, demonstrating outstanding dedication, teamwork and innovation throughout the year.

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County issues burn ban

The Palo Pinto County Commissioners Court voted to implement a burn ban at Monday’s meeting. With the ban in place, residents are prohibited from outdoor burning until the order is lifted, including burning brush/tree piles when clearing land.

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