Jonna Banks defeated Republican primary candidate Sherry Roberson in the 2020 runoff election, edging ahead with almost 56.4% of the votes, based on final but unofficial results Tuesday night.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a mistake on one of the calls from July 6.

Following are reports filed by Mineral Wells police based on calls for service for the period of June 30-July 2, 2020. Not all calls for service result in a filed report.

Following are reports filed by Mineral Wells police based on calls for service for the period of June 27-June 29, 2020. Not all calls for service result in a filed report.

Following are reports filed by Mineral Wells police based on calls for service for the period of June 5-June 12  Not all calls for service result in a filed report.

Life has been random in 2020 for area students, and the Democrat’s Lemonade out of Lemons series focuses on senior area athletes with a unique twist. After a short introduction, readers are treated to answers from 10 questions that the student picked blindly from a list of 167 by submitting …

As warmer weather hits the area, the idea of cooling off in stagnant or slow-moving waters can turn deadly, and the Brazos River Authority is reminding swimmers about the PAM amoeba.

Push Americans into a corner, and they’ll either start painting or enliven the crunched space with creative juices soon to spill over.

“And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.” John 17:11

It’s time for baccalaureate. It will be at Palo Pinto Cowboy Church at 5 p.m. on May 24th with graduation on May 29th at 7:30 p.m.

The coronavirus pandemic has burdened businesses with steep losses in revenue. The Mineral Wells Index is no exception. It has forced us to rethink our operations and make some difficult decisions.

The University Interscholastic League released its requirements and guidelines today for schools to begin limited UIL summer strength and conditioning and marching band practice today.

It hasn’t been in the news much, but former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, now in a tight Republican primary to win back his old Alabama Senate seat, has been talking a lot about his time in the Justice Department and the issue that made him a persona non grata in Trumpworld: his March 2017…

The end of the 2019-2020 school year did not end the way we all expected. I commend all of our families and students for making the adjustments with us in true Garner Greatness fashion.

Hannah Price is the daughter of Sara and Cody Price and will be attending Cisco College to pursue a career in elementary education while also cheerleading at Wrangler sporting events.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has called for the reopening of houses of worship, declaring them “essential” services.

Following are reports filed by Mineral Wells police based on calls for service for the period May 18-21. Not all calls for service result in a filed report:

The Texas State Teachers Association on Thursday threw its support behind Dr. Glenn Rogers in the House District 60 race.

On Tuesday, May 26, at the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin reopening driver license (DL) offices by appointment only and with limited services.

City officials are hoping to tap into more grants that, if awarded, will help the city perform millions of dollars in infrastructure repairs and upgrades at relatively little local cost.

GORDON – Gordon ISD is looking for a new superintendent after Dr. Dewayne Wilkins on Monday was named lone finalist to become Early ISD's next superintendent, according to a report by the Brownwood Bulletin.

A federal appeals court has temporarily put on hold a lower court’s sweeping ruling that would have allowed all Texas voters to qualify to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic.