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Newspapers delivered today, Aug. 27

We are aware the Palo Pinto Press did not arrive in mailboxes as scheduled. They will be delivered today, Aug. 27. We are working on resolving the issue to get the newspapers to the community on Fridays. Thank you for…

Turkey Peak Reservoir project moves forward

By David TurkPPC Municipal Water District No. 1 President PALO PINTO – The Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1 has received the 100% design plans and specifications for the dam from the project engineer, an important milestone in…

Friday night football is back

The Mineral Wells Rams play their first home game of the season against the Castleberry Lions, Aug. 26. In the spirit of community engagement, Mineral Wells High School student reporters are on board with the Palo Pinto Press covering sports.

Hometown Hero

MINERAL WELLS — Our first Hometown Heroes are pint-sized and packed with girl power! Kenzi Woolf, 9, Brynn Paxston, 9, and Brentlie Coffman, 8, represent Mineral Wells on the Black Widows flag football team. Last weekend they played in the first all-girls flag football tournament held in an NFL arena at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Long arm of the law

Palo Pinto County Sherriff’s blotter Aug.16 Issaac Barrientes, 31, knowingly manufacture, deliver or possess with intent to deliver drugs over 1 gram and under 4 grams. Aug.

Rain, winter won’t slow record book fire season

By Ann Powers Editor PALO PINTO COUNTY –It’s been a long, hot, dry summer and the National Weather Service isn’t predicting a wet winter due to the current La Nina year. During a La Nina year winter temperatures are warmer…

EVENTS CALENDAR

AUGUST ● Aug. 26 – CHAMBER NIGHT AT RAM STADIUM. Join the Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce in the Ram Stadium press box for the 2022 season home opener. Networking and food at 6 p.m. Game time 7 p.m. Tickets…

School district implements high-tech security system

By Ann PowersEditor MINERAL WELLS – Mineral Wells ISD has added a two-fold layer of security giving first responders a 360-degree view of school rooms, and a second-by-second accountability of students and staff during crisis situations. It’s called Navigate360 Emergency…