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Type(s) | Quotidien |
Langue(s) | Anglais |
Pays et région | Texas (TX) / États-Unis |
Villes(s) | Mineral Wells |
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Mineral Wells economic panel learns of stronger ties with counterparts in Strawn, Parker County
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 18/05/2024 à 9:01
MINERAL WELLS — The panel charged with economic development learned of strengthening ties to its east and west.
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Mineral Wells ISD replaces storm damaged lighting, bleachers at sports complexes
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 15/05/2024 à 4:07
MINERAL WELLS — School trustees on Monday chose vendors to replace lighting and bleachers damaged by hail during a March storm.
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Parker, Palo Pinto sheriff's departments among 12 North Texas agencies awarded state grants
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 14/05/2024 à 6:46
Sheriff’s departments in Parker and Palo Pinto counties are among a dozen North Central Texas agencies targeted for state grants aimed at bolstering resources in the region’s more rural counties.
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Public can comment on Abilene reverse osmosis discharge into Possum Kingdom
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 14/05/2024 à 3:26
GRAFORD — The public is invited to comment on an Abilene permit application affecting Possum Kingdom Lake on June 18.
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Mineral Wells State Park to fill with Texas State Guard troops, vehicles training this weekend
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 13/05/2024 à 7:22
MINERAL WELLS — State troops, local first responders and others will fill Mineral Wells State Park this coming weekend for a search and rescue drill.
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Early voting for May 28 runoffs starts a week from today, two local races in Palo Pinto County
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 10/05/2024 à 8:55
Early voting for party primary elections that went to runoffs last March begins a week from today with two Palo Pinto County posts on the ballot there.
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Mineral Wells ETJ water customers opting out of PUCT rate challenge, wary of city's legal costs
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 10/05/2024 à 8:42
MINERAL WELLS — A fight at the Public Utility Commission of Texas over Mineral Wells’ new water rate has taken a side-step into the question of who will pay the city’s lawyers if they prevail.
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Mineral Wells tourism continues to rise, chamber report shows
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 10/05/2024 à 4:29
MINERAL WELLS — Tourism continues to rise in the Wellness Capital of Texas, a report approved Tuesday by the city council showed.
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Tarver named MWISD lone finalist
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 09/05/2024 à 2:01
MINERAL WELLS — School trustees here named eight-year Assistant Superintendent David Tarver their lone finalist to lead the district Wednesday night.
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Opening of Seaman Building in downtown MW approaches, Outfitters
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 07/05/2024 à 8:30
MINERAL WELLS — The return of the historic Seaman Building as a commercial hive in downtown Mineral Wells is fast approaching, the real estate agent helping with its restoration said recently.
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Light recalled in Mineral Wells city elections, other incumbents spared in water-soaked election
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 06/05/2024 à 8:52
MINERAL WELLS — Voters here overwhelmingly recalled a three-term council member but spared two others on the chopping block during Saturday’s municipal elections.
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Mineral Wells school trustees meet Wednesday to discuss superintendent, could name finalist
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 06/05/2024 à 7:20
MINERAL WELLS — School trustees hoping to find a new superintendent sooner than later meet Wednesday on internal applicants, the board president said Friday.
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Final, but unofficial, voting totals
le 05/05/2024 à 1:48
PARKER COUNTY
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Early voting & absentee totals
le 05/05/2024 à 12:36
Parker County
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Voters will decide city, school, bond elections today
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 04/05/2024 à 11:30
Voters in Parker and Palo Pinto counties head for the polls today to decide several city and school elections.
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Texas Transportation officials outline Rural Transportation Improvement Plan in Mineral Wells
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 03/05/2024 à 3:28
MINERAL WELLS — Texas Department of Transportation officials urged Palo Pinto County residents to provide their input to local highway plans by mid-month during a public forum Tuesday in Mineral Wells.
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Longhorns sending 13 to Class 1A state track meet
par By Geoff Heppes sports@weatherforddemocrat.com le 02/05/2024 à 5:02
The Gordon Longhorns track and field teams on both the boys and the girls sides are headed to the upcoming state meet with a baker’s dozen of athletes in tow that qualified for regionals. The boys track team finished first…
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Kuhn reflects on similarities between Mineral Wells ISD and new Abilene district he will lead
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 27/04/2024 à 5:12
MINERAL WELLS — John Kuhn was confident last week that he’s leaving Ram Nation in good hands, as he discussed challenges and successes during the eight years he led Mineral Wells ISD.
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Federal judge denies MW partisans' motion to halt electioneering rule
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 26/04/2024 à 10:52
FORT WORTH — A federal judge on Friday denied the request of a group of Palo Pinto County partisans to kill a rule restricting them to a designated area in which to support their candidates for Mineral Wells city council.
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Toddler killed in Wednesday night wreck
par From staff report le 26/04/2024 à 5:08
PARKER COUNTY — A 1-year-old was killed in a wreck Wednesday night just outside of Mineral Wells.
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PP County commissioners asked to consider leasing airport at Possum Kingdom, judge skeptical
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 24/04/2024 à 11:14
PALO PINTO — County commissioners were asked Monday to restart discussions with the Brazos River Authority about leasing the authority’s airport at Possum Kingdom Lake.
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Early voting begins Monday for May 4 city/school elections
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 20/04/2024 à 6:54
Early voting starts Monday for May 4 city and school elections that include three recall votes and a nearly $60 million school bond.
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Turkey Peak lake application 'prioritized' by state water board, water district manager reports
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 19/04/2024 à 6:02
MINERAL WELLS — The general manager of the district that owns Lake Palo Pinto on Tuesday reported a promising response from the state water board to the application to build a new lake.
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Tarver named MWISD interim; Board accepts Kuhn resignation
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 18/04/2024 à 1:11
MINERAL WELLS — School trustees here accepted the resignation Wednesday night of Superintendent John Kuhn, who is set to take the top administrative position for Abilene ISD on April 26.
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Graford FCCLA members shine at State Leadership meeting in Dallas
par From staff reports le 17/04/2024 à 9:15
Members of the Graford Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter recently showcased achievements at the State Leadership meeting held in Dallas.
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Ram Elite Finalists named
par From staff reports le 16/04/2024 à 7:02
Mineral Wells High School has announced the 2024 Ram Elite finalists.
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MW council incumbents defend spending to secure water, ask what challengers propose
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 15/04/2024 à 10:35
MINERAL WELLS — Two incumbent council members defended moves they’ve taken to ensure future water reliability, with each facing challengers inspired to run by a 146 percent water rate hike.
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Incumbent MW mayor, challenger in race soaked in water rates, new lake proposal
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 15/04/2024 à 5:12
MINERAL WELLS — An incumbent mayor seeking a second full term is challenged in Mineral Wells by a first-time candidate looking for answers in the city’s expensive quest for water.
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Graford ISD details $59.9M bond proposal
par From staff reports le 11/04/2024 à 7:06
Voters in Graford will have the opportunity to chime in support or opposition to a bond next month.
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Palo Pinto County tightens electioneering regulations
par From staff reports le 10/04/2024 à 1:00
Palo Pinto commissioners Monday tightened up their stance on electioneering, approving an order that includes restrictions to distance and political signage at county-owned buildings.
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Gordon, Mineral Wells groups investing in MW council races
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 09/04/2024 à 7:51
MINERAL WELLS — Competing groups are funding the lion’s share of campaigns for city council as Mineral Wells residents look to the May 4 election.
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2024 All-Palo Pinto County Girls Basketball Team
par By Geoff Heppes sports@weatherforddemocrat.com le 09/04/2024 à 7:11
Below is a list of superlative awards as well as first-team and second-team rosters comprised of players from Palo Pinto County UIL high school girls basketball teams. The UIL All-Palo Pinto County Team relies on coaches’ nominations, all-district lists, statistics…
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Get to know APPC Playmaker of the Year Payton Reed
par By Geoff Heppes sports@weatherforddemocrat.com le 08/04/2024 à 7:30
This year’s Playmaker of the Year of the All-Palo Pinto County Girls Basketball Team is Gordon guard Payton Reed. The senior helped Gordon earn an overall record of 25-8 (12-0 in district play) – the program’s best season in two…
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Get to know APPC Defensive MVP Ashley Crawford
par By Geoff Heppes sports@weatherforddemocrat.com le 08/04/2024 à 7:27
This year’s Defensive MVP of the All-Palo Pinto County Girls Basketball Team is Graford guard Ashley Crawford. The senior helped Graford earn an overall record of 27-7 (9-3 in district play) and reach the second round of the postseason. Crawford…
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Get to know APPC Offensive MVP Kamryn Glover
par By Geoff Heppes sports@weatherforddemocrat.com le 08/04/2024 à 7:23
This year’s Offensive MVP of the All-Palo Pinto County Girls Basketball Team is Graford forward Kamryn Glover. The junior helped Graford earn an overall record of 27-7 (9-3 in district play) and reach the second round of the postseason. Glover…
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Get to know APPC Post of the Year Caitlyn Parsons
par By Geoff Heppes sports@weatherforddemocrat.com le 08/04/2024 à 7:20
This year’s Post of the Year of the All-Palo Pinto County Girls Basketball Team is Gordon’s Caitlyn Parsons. The senior helped Gordon earn an overall record of 25-8 (12-0 in district play) – the program’s best season in two decades.…
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Lady ’Horns put together strongest season in 20 years
par By Geoff Heppes sports@weatherforddemocrat.com le 08/04/2024 à 7:13
The Gordon Lady Longhorns basketball team put together its strongest campaign in two decades, after earning an overall record of 25-8 and 12-0 in district play. The historic season came to a screeching halt, after star senior post Caitlyn Parsons…
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Kuhn departing Mineral Wells ISD for similar post leading Abilene district, begins May 20
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 05/04/2024 à 4:58
MINERAL WELLS — John Kuhn said Friday he has accepted the superintendent’s position at Abilene ISD and is leaving the helm at the Mineral Wells district.
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Mineral Wells council updated on airport plan, Main Street and economic development success
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 05/04/2024 à 2:13
MINERAL WELLS — Council members concluded Tuesday’s meeting with applause after a raft of reports revealed jobs, new businesses, sales tax revenue and tourism on the rise.
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Mineral Wells High School seniors share views on likely presidential choices in first time to vote
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 02/04/2024 à 5:12
MINERAL WELLS — A trio of Rams planning their first presidential votes recently shared they wish their choices were not six decades older than them.
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Palo Pinto County mulling 'electioneering' regulation after raucous primary crowds at MW Annex
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 28/03/2024 à 8:05
PALO PINTO — County commissioners are mulling a set of electioneering regulations after candidate supporters created commotion at the Mineral Wells Annex on voting day.
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Mineral Wells joining Music City Texas ranks to promote local scene, Weatherford also a member
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 26/03/2024 à 3:12
MINERAL WELLS — Crazy Town took a step last week to join some 55 Texas cities in the Music Friendly Texas database.
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Water district chief outlines plans to improve availability in MW and seven systems amid drought
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 22/03/2024 à 4:21
Editor's note. An earlier online version of this story inaccurately reported the monthly rental cost projected for a reverse osmosis unit. It has been corrected in this version.
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WC hosts 22nd annual Coyote Area Math Championship
par By Crystal Woerly Special Contributor le 21/03/2024 à 7:02
Students from area high schools gathered on the Weatherford College campus earlier this month for the 22nd annual Coyote Area Math Championship in memory of longtime instructor Pat Cook.
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Residents can follow common sense habits to minimize wildfire risk as season approaches
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 19/03/2024 à 4:55
Common sense habits are the first line of defense for residents as wildfire season arrives with a Texas-sized growl.
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Animal advocates starting trap/neuter/release program in Palo Pinto County, first event March 28
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 12/03/2024 à 8:17
MINERAL WELLS — Parker and Palo Pinto county cat advocates are teaming up on a new program to spay and neuter feral cats in Mineral Wells.
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Full calendar of Mineral Wells Main Street events start March 16, Free Kids Day also set in April
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 12/03/2024 à 3:23
MINERAL WELLS — Contacts continue with potential downtown Mineral Wells retailers, the Main Street Program board learned during a meeting that unveiled a full spring and summer schedule of events.
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Palo Pinto commissioners get primary election report, agree to stiffen security door rules
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 11/03/2024 à 11:55
PALO PINTO — County Elections Administrator Laura Watkins reported Monday that turnout in the March 5 party primaries rose slightly from the 2020 cycle.
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Federal court rejects ex-MW mayor's appeal of lower court's dismissal
par By Glenn Evans gevans@weatherforddemocrat.com le 07/03/2024 à 12:25
MINERAL WELLS — A federal court in New Orleans on Tuesday rejected ex-mayor Chris Perricone’s appeal to revive his lawsuit against Mineral Wells, the city reported.
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Final, but unofficial, voting totals in Parker and Palo Pinto counties
le 06/03/2024 à 4:07
PARKER COUNTY