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Mineral Wells ISD hosts New Teacher Academy
The Mineral Wells Independent School District (MWISD) hosted a New Teacher Academy on Friday. This event was designed to “equip our first-year teachers with the tools and confidence they need for a successful school year,” according to a social media post made by the district.
In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program
By Jaden Edison and Jasper SchererThe Texas TribuneApril 17, 2025 The Texas House gave initial approval early Thursday to a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher…
Gov. Abbott names Brooke Paup to lead TCEQ
Ann PowersEditor AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Brooke Paup as the chair of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Jan. 7. TCEQ protects the state’s public health and natural…
From Capitol to classroom: Texans deserve world-class public education
Texas deserves a thriving economy that continues to create jobs and improve the quality of life for Texas families. To achieve this, state lawmakers must deeply and meaningfully invest in Texas’ 5.5 million public school students and teachers.
Xeriscaping in the fall
PALO PINTO COUNTY—Xeriscaping [zeer-i-skey-ping] is the practice of designing landscapes to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation, meaning they need little or no water beyond what nature provides, according to National Geographic.
MW earns Texas Tourism Friendly Certification
Press Release MINERAL WELLS – Mineral Wells announced its completion of the Texas Tourism Friendly Certification, officially becoming the fourth city statewide to achieve the recognition.… Login to continue reading Login…
With cases and deaths on the rise, is COVID making a comeback?
By Ann PowersEditor TEXAS – There were 14,632 new COVID-19 cases reported to the state for the week ending Aug. 12. That’s up 2,830, or… Login to continue reading Login…
Texas is preparing for more wildfires without a break from heat in forecast
By Jayme Lozano CarverThe Texas Tribune LUBBOCK — State and local officials are increasingly wary of wildfires engulfing Texas as hot temperatures and dry conditions… Login to continue reading Login…
Mike Olcott announces campaign for HD 60
Conservative grassroots leader running again Press Release ALEDO, TX – Today, Conservative Grassroots Leader and Parker County resident Mike Olcott announced the launch of his… Login to continue reading Login…