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Mineral Wells City Council Approves First Historic Preservation Ordinance
Mineral Wells City Council unanimously approved the city’s first historic preservation ordinance Oct. 20. Members also reviewed a $525,000 drainage study, emergency notification efforts and airport hangar repairs. The post Mineral Wells City Council ...
Oct 28, 2026STRAWN DECLARES STAGE 4 WATER CRISIS
The City of Strawn has declared a Stage 4 water emergency following a major supply line leak from Desdemona. All outdoor water use is prohibited as officials urge residents to conserve the limited water remaining in storage. Normal service is expecte...
Oct 23, 2026COMMENTARY | TEXAS RURAL REPORTER
Who really controls property taxes in Texas? Local governments collect the money, but state lawmakers shape the rules. Texas Rural Reporter columnist Suzanne Bellsnyder examines how decisions in Austin affect taxpayers and rural communities. The post...
Oct 19, 2026Early Voting Begins Today in Palo Pinto County for Nov. 3 General Election
Early voting for the Nov. 3 General Election begins Oct. 19 in Palo Pinto County, with polling locations in Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto. Here’s where and when to vote. The post Early Voting Begins Today in Palo Pinto County for Nov. 3 General Electi...
Oct 19, 2026Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Mineral Wells
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Mineral Wells Texas Public Policy Foundation
Aug 17, 2026Mineral Wells tornado survivors begin long recovery as community rallies
Mineral Wells tornado survivors begin long recovery as community rallies CBS News
May 1, 2026See the destruction after a North Texas town was torn apart Tuesday by tornado
See the destruction after a North Texas town was torn apart Tuesday by tornado KING5.com
Apr 29, 2026Tornado Obliterates Homes, Buildings In Mineral Wells, Texas
Tornado Obliterates Homes, Buildings In Mineral Wells, Texas The Weather Channel
Apr 29, 2026EF-3 tornado ripped through North Texas town, causing damage and injuries, officials say
EF-3 tornado ripped through North Texas town, causing damage and injuries, officials say CBS News
Apr 29, 2026Texas' Once-Thriving Historic Mineral Springs Hotel Is Being Restored To Its Former Glory
Texas' Once-Thriving Historic Mineral Springs Hotel Is Being Restored To Its Former Glory https://www.islands.com/
Jan 23, 2026What the Well? Why It Took Mineral Wells So Long to Become the Official Wellness Capital of Texas
What the Well? Why It Took Mineral Wells So Long to Become the Official Wellness Capital of Texas Texas Highways
Jul 14, 2023As the Baker Hotel forges ahead with renovations, Mineral Wells says they're already ready for visitors
As the Baker Hotel forges ahead with renovations, Mineral Wells says they're already ready for visitors WFAA
Jan 14, 2020