http://www.mineralwellsindex.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 15 May 2008 09:26:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_136092615.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_136092615.html An Italian company called Finmecccanica SpA is poised to acquire DRS Technologies, a New Jersey-based company with ties in Mineral Wells, in a deal totaling more than $5 billion. Thu, 15 May 2008 09:39:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_136094011.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_136094011.html Trash can be a dirty word and where to put it can illicit some even dirtier words. Thu, 15 May 2008 09:23:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_136092104.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_136092104.html Everyone is welcome at the festive Crazy Hat Luncheon, sponsored by the Women of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Wed, 14 May 2008 09:39:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_135094049.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_135094049.html Thanks to a Texas Department of Transportation grant, the Mineral Wells Police Department is stepping up their enforcement of seatbelt safety during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. Wed, 14 May 2008 09:34:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_135093315.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_135093315.html In recognition of their stately efforts, Palo Pinto County Commissioner’s Court adopted a resolution commending the Graford Jackrabbit boy’s basketball team for displaying “both skill and dedication in competing in the semi-finals of the 2008 University Interscholastic League State Boys Basketball Tournament.” Wed, 14 May 2008 09:30:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_135092725.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_135092725.html Some have graced local stages for years. At least one has recorded his own album. Others are doing it just for fun. Tue, 13 May 2008 09:36:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_134093721.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_134093721.html Discussion continues on what tack the Brazos River Authority will pursue with divesting its leased land. Tue, 13 May 2008 09:34:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_134093602.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_134093602.html The annual Ride of Silence in Mineral Wells is coming up in two weeks; this year’s event is dedicated to a Parker County employee who was struck by a vehicle days after the 2007 Ride of Silence. Tue, 13 May 2008 09:33:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_134092418.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_134092418.html Australian Kyle Loudon left town on Saturday with his jeans fitting a little tighter from the prize money he pocketed as the top bull rider in this year’s Mineral Wells Pro Rodeo. Mon, 12 May 2008 11:28:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_133113043.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_133113043.html Two 17-year-olds were arrested Thursday morning after a Mineral Wells resident called police, reporting that the duo were allegedly breaking into a vehicle. Mon, 12 May 2008 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_133112613.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_133112613.html They came. They relayed. They remembered. They raised more than $47,000. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:25:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_130142811.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_130142811.html While there is much focus on the Mineral Wells ISD school board race, many county residents will be focused on another contested election Saturday – the race for Place 4 on the Palo Pinto County Hospital District board. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:24:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_130142429.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_130142429.html Around the county Saturday, residents have the chance to make their selection for city council, hospital board or school board members. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:49:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_129095017.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_129095017.html With the skate park in West City Park now open and well used, the Mineral Wells City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday evening to crack down on skateboarding and skating in the downtown district. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:36:00 +0000 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_129093453.html http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_129093453.html In a preliminary public statement, Palo Pinto County Judge Mike Smiddy responded to the Brazos River Authority board of trustee’s recent decision to investigate an alternative option to divestiture at Possum Kingdom Lake.