FM 4 concerns continue to halt Turkey Peak project
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com *Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to state that the meeting on March 14 was organized by resident Casey McGlaun. The… Login to continue reading Login…
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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.
Leadership MW presents a check to Backpack Buddies
Leadership Mineral Wells, sponsored by the MW Chamber of Commerce, is an annual nine-month class and is a way for newcomers and old timers alike to get plugged into the community. Beginning some 30+ years ago, the class delves into the history of the county, it’s education and government.
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.
Storms cause damage in Mineral Wells
As of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, the city of Mineral Wells staff provided the following updates regarding Tuesday morning’s storm, which brought high winds and caused damage across the area.
Victim identified in fatal house fire
The Mineral Wells Fire-EMS Department has identified the woman who died in a house fire Feb. 19 in Mineral Wells as 61-year-old Georgianna Stetson.
Happy Days Diner teams up to place latest edition of the Palo Pinto Press in their display case
Doris Alton (left), floater who greets guests, and Susie Bell (right), manager and server at Happy Days Diner in Mineral Wells, team together to place… Login to continue reading Login…
Update on Mineral Wells house fire that claimed one life
MINERAL WELLS – The Mineral Wells Fire Department has released updated information from the fire that claimed the life of one person Wednesday night. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Council tightens rules on landscape preservation on rights-of-way
The Mineral Wells City Council on Tuesday approved an amendment to the right-of-way management provisions that requires contractors working in the right-of-way to not damage trees and other landscaping. The change requires that if an operator alters trees and/or landscaping that it’s done in such a way to preserve the life of the trees/landscaping.