MINERAL WELLS — The world of independent films and filmmakers will again be in the spotlight during the second annual Crazy About Film Festival taking place Aug. 20-22 in Mineral Wells.

More than 50 local high school students attended Weatherford College’s annual Upward Bound summer academy focused on providing higher education access to future first-generation college students from economically disadvantaged families.

MINERAL WELLS — Mineral Wells firefighters, their family members, city leaders and the community said goodbye to the old and hello to the new, welcoming MWFD's new Ladder 2 truck Monday morning.

MINERAL WELLS — RedRover, a national animal welfare nonprofit, was on the ground June 29-July 4, helping the Mineral Wells Animal Shelter provide daily care and comfort for 43 animals who were surrendered by a local homeowner. The animals relinquished include 34 cats and kittens, and nine do…

MINERAL WELLS — Ripped trash bags and garbage strewn about. A month's worth of trash bags collecting near the sidewalk. Trash being picked up on random days, or sometimes just once a week. These were just a few issues Mineral Wells residents reported in the last several weeks, prompting the …

MINERAL WELLS — A former Mineral Wells police officer was indicted by a Palo Pinto County grand jury June 24 on charges of sexual assault and improper sexual activity with a person in custody.

Longtime ag instructor David Hardy may have retired years ago, but he was back on familiar turf this week for a ceremony to ensure his name will still be around for years to come.

Mineral Wells ISD Director of Special Program Natalie Griffin was recently honored by the district and city for receiving the Distinguished Library Service Award for School Administrators.

MINERAL WELLS — Newly promoted Deputy Chief Dusty Benthall said he knew he had found his home within the first week he started with the Mineral Wells Fire Department in 2008.

PALO PINTO — An individual has been approved to add finishing touches to the Mineral Wells Annex. However, due to a delay on the electrical, the completion date is unknown at this time.

Following concerns that the Weatherford College Fire Academy might be in jeopardy, roughly 15 individuals — mostly current or former instructors and cadets of the Weatherford College Fire Academy — showed up at the college's monthly board meeting to express their support of the program.

MINERAL WELLS — Mineral Wells residents had the chance to voice their concerns and questions on federal issues before U.S. Rep. August Pfluger as part of a town hall Wednesday morning at Brazos Market & Bistro.

Palo Pinto County residents will now have access to a free subscription service to help protect against property fraud.

WEATHERFORD — There has been no resolution for a landlocked resident who has been unable to access his property in about six years.

MINERAL WELLS — Financial incentives and project details were revealed by officials Thursday on the historic agreement between local governmental entities and The Baker Hotel Development Partners. 

A Palo Pinto County grand jury convened May 20. Following are those indicted:

Mineral Wells High School senior Luke Bullock will have two degrees after stepping across the stage tonight as the first MWISD student to obtain an associate’s degree.

Rain continued to pour down in Weatherford Tuesday morning, with most streets and yards still wet from the day before.

When Community Christian School senior and 2021 Valedictorian Elizabeth Blevins steps onto the campus of the University of Texas later this year, she will be doing so with an associate of arts degree under her belt.

A revamp of Southeast Park is much-needed and will have some inclusiveness, but will not be a true inclusive play park due to its location, Mineral Wells council members were told Tuesday.

An emotional speech was given by Mineral Wells councilwoman and former interim Mayor Tammy Underwood as she parted from her council position after 10 years Tuesday night.

A Parker County grand jury recently indicted Troy Neil Smith, 39, of Mineral Wells, on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The Santo High School Class of 2021 is preparing to take the stage, with graduation scheduled for Saturday. Walking among those students will be valedictorian Holli Richards and salutatorian Marissa Perry.

Two men who have overcome hardships have now made it their missions to help veterans, and others struggling, build strength and independence through organizations in Mineral Wells and Weatherford.