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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…
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…
Everyone is invited!
MINERAL WELLS—Dean Abbott said the most significant and beneficial change she’s experienced in her nearly 105 years is a luxury many take for granted – the indoor toilet.
Olcott proposes lowering water rates as possible increase looms
PALO PINTO—Water district customers may be saddling another rate hike due to a multimillion-dollar expense added to the already pricey Turkey Peak Reservoir Project for rerouting traffic to Ward Mountain Road when part of FM 4 is submerged by the new lake. The Palo Pinto County Commissioners Court inked an interlocal agreement and resolution with the Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No.
Meals on Wheels faces program-crushing budget cuts
PALO PINTO COUNTY—If the Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts go through, 68-year-old disabled Graford resident Kevin Randall said he’ll go hungry. President Donald J.
MW City Council to bid farewell to Councilman Maldonado
Here’s the agenda for tonight’s Mineral Wells City Council meeting starting at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall Annex, 115 SW First St., Mineral Wells.…
Flood watch through late Tuesday
National Weather Service * WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE: Portions of north central, northeast and south central Texas, including the following counties in north central…
Lee, Orsini win Strawn City Council race
From Staff Reports STRAWN – Newcomer Brenda Orsini and incumbent Alderman Dewaine Lee won the two available seats on the Strawn City Council in Palo Pinto County’s only contested race…