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.

Following a marathon debate Thursday night inside the Texas House of Representatives last week, which included the passage of Senate Bill 7, State Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford, called it a “huge victory” for Republicans.

In his newly-appointed role, Mineral Wells Fire Chief Ryan Dunn went over the Hazard Mitigation Plan of Palo Pinto County, which is reevaluated every five years.

The Mineral Wells Regional Airport is being awarded $13,000 in coronavirus relief funding.

Three samaritans and five first responders were presented the Lifesaving Award last month for heroic actions in helping a young girl who recently had a cardiac episode at a volleyball game in Mineral Wells.

Four Palo Pinto County officials took the podium Friday to speak at the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Community event.

Ryan Dunn has been named the new Mineral Wells Fire and EMS Department chief following the retirement of Mike Pool.