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A school voucher program in Texas is more likely than ever. Can lawmakers craft a bill they agree on?
By Jasper Scherer and Jaden EdisonThe Texas Tribune After years of hitting a brick wall, school voucher advocates in Texas are entering next year’s legislative session with better odds than…
Body found near Gordon, three suspects charged with capital murder
Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s Dept. Press Release PALO PINTO – On Monday, December 16, 2024, at approx. 9:00 a.m., Deputies and Investigators from the Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s responded to…
County awards $3.25M contract for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
PALO PINTO—It’s a race against time to ‘use it or lose it’ regarding Palo Pinto County’s $5.6 million share of American Recovery Plan Act funds and commissioners are sprinting toward the year-end finish line.
Ellis County detention officer killed by inmate at jail, officials say
From Staff Reports ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Detention Officer Isaiah Bias, 28, was killed in the line of duty at the Ellis County Jail,… Login to continue reading Login…
MWPD welcomes new officer
From Staff Reports MINERAL WELLS – Officer Antonio Ochoa started his first week on the job as the latest addition to the Mineral Wells Police… Login to continue reading Login…
Escaped juveniles arrested in Hutchins
From Staff Reports GRANBURY – The Granbury Police Department responded to Rite of Passage Juvenile Detention Facility for the escape of three juveniles at 6:39 p.m., Dec. 15. During the…
Citizen input sought for MW Charter Review Commission
Ann PowersEditor MINERAL WELLS – Do you like attention to detail and want the city to have sound governance? Then you may be a candidate for the Mineral Wells Charter…
MW man survives attack by three dogs
Ann PowersEditor MINERAL WELLS – A 59-year-old man is recovering from “severe but non-life threatening injuries” after three dogs attacked him just outside of Mineral… Login to continue reading Login…