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Statewide observance for victims of Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel
Staff Reports AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation calling for a statewide moment of silence at 7 a.m. on Oct. 7, to honor the… Login to continue reading Login…

Benefit for family of motorcyclist killed in crash
Staff Reports MINERAL WELLS – A benefit is set for the Lee family to help them during their time of need. Sam Lee, 43, died in an accident on Sept.…

Locals ask commissioners for support with FM 4 changes (video included)
PALO PINTO—Residents impacted by the state’s preliminary proposal to reroute Farm-to-Market Road 4 around the planned Turkey Peak Reservoir voiced their concerns to the Palo Pinto County Commissioner’s Court meeting on Sept. 23 – and said they left feeling unheard.

MW city council approves $51.8 million budget, lowers tax rate
Ann PowersEditor MINERAL WELLS—The Mineral Wells City Council formally approved its $51.8 million 2024-25 budget paired with a lower property tax rate of 57.32 cents,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

UPDATE: Widow releases photos of damaged vehicles in fatal accident
Motorcyclist dies after being struck by SUV driven by MW Councilman Jerrel Tomlin Ann PowersEditor MINERAL WELLS – Crystal Lee released photos to the Palo… Login to continue reading Login…

PP resident turns herself in, charged with Collision Involving Death
Ann PowersEditor PARKER COUNTY – Imagine waking up after a night of drinking to discover on Facebook you may have killed someone while driving. That’s… Login to continue reading Login…

UPDATED: Motorcyclist dies after being struck by SUV driven by MW Councilman Jerrel Tomlin, councilmember responds
Mineral Wells Councilman Jerrel Tomlin told the Palo Pinto Press he’s left town and will be back, “sometime on Sunday.” “I am taking this week… Login to continue reading Login…


Goodwill to open store in MW
The largest employer of people with disabilities in the world, Goodwill provides education, training and job placement for individuals with disabilities, the formerly incarcerated, at-risk… Login to continue reading Login…