Man dies after fall from cell tower
An Oklahoma man was found dead last week after an apparent fall from a cell phone tower, Mineral Wells police said. The body of Leslie Joe Morrow, 35, of Snyder, Okla., was discovered the morning of Sept.
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Mineral Wells to improve outdoor space at gym thanks to $50K grant
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The city of Mineral Wells will enhance space outside of the city’s gym and activity center thanks to the T-Mobile Hometown Grant… Login to continue reading Login…
Mineral Wells council OK’s budget, tax rate
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Mineral Wells City Council on Tuesday approved its budget and tax rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The tax rate will… Login to continue reading Login…
Council OKs one-year extension on Turkey Peak Reservoir financing
Staff report At a special called meeting Monday, the Mineral Wells City Council voted to direct the Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1… Login to continue reading Login…
MWPD's National Night Out set for Oct. 7
Mineral Wells Police Department has announced that the 2025 National Night Out (NNO) event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Council to discuss Turkey Peak Reservoir project bids
The Mineral Wells City Council will hold a special called meeting at noon Sept. 15 at 115 SW 1st St. in the City Council Chambers located inside the City Hall Annex.
LaMure encourages entrepreneurship at chamber luncheon
GLEN ROSE — Whisky Woods hosted the Glen Rose Chamber of Commerce August Luncheon last week, serving chicken Caesar salad and strawberry shortcake to attending members, while owner Steve LaMure shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey.
Mineral Wells city council adopts lower property tax rate at workshop
MINERAL WELLS — On August 19 the Mineral Wells city council held a budget workshop for FY 2026. Mayor Pro Tem Beth Watson chaired the workshop due to the absence of Mayor Regan Johnson.
From a cell phone ban to Ten Commandments posters, new state laws bring big changes to Texas schools
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TEA releases accountability ratings
A deep dive into the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) accountability ratings shows that Mineral Wells ISD’s ratings are even better than they appear, Superintendent David Tarver said.