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In North Texas, drought is out

The U.S. Drought Monitor has reclassified the North Texas area as being not in drought for the first time since July, making it the first major area in Texas to emerge from the most severe one-year drought in state history.
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Texas primary elections date still uncertain

There will be a Texas primary election and a second filing period, according to Palo Pinto County Republican Chair Barbara Upham, but “when?” remains the question.
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Thefts, burglaries were up in 2011; assaults and robberies down

According to crime reports for the past three years, Mineral Wells police responded to fewer violent crimes in 2011 than in the preceding two years.
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Rams to compete in District 6-3A next year: Santo, Millsap and Perrin-Whitt land in new, realigned districts

Mineral Wells will move to District 6-3A beginning Fall 2012 with Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Kennedale, Lake Worth, Castleberry and Springtown. Millsap, Santo and Perrin-Whitt also find themselves in new, realigned districts.
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Educators speak of budget-cutting consequences

Results from a recent survey conducted by the Texas American Federation of Teachers forecast significant changes based on the state’s $5.4 billion cut to education for the current biennium.
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SLIDESHOW: 'Horns hook Colbert

A Ram became a Longhorn shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning when Mineral Wells Rams senior athlete Adrian Colbert signed a football letter of intent to play next fall at the University of Texas. Colbert, the defending Class 3A state 400-meter dash champion who earned two spots on the 2011 All-District 7-3A football team, will also run track at Texas. The defensive back/tight end/return specialist and National Honor Society student, chose Texas over TCU, Baylor and Texas A&M. Read the full story in today's Index, including the eEdition at http://mineralwellsindex.newspaperdirect.com.
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Police Beat: Thefts, burglaries reported
According to Mineral Wells police reports, there were a number of property crimes reported over the past few days.

February 3, 2012
Thursday Blotter
The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.

February 2, 2012
Driver killed in rollover wreck
The driver of a vehicle involved in a rollover crash just south of Mineral Wells Tuesday night died at the scene, according to authorities.

February 1, 2012
Local farmers hoping to hang on to crop insurance in next farm bill
Last year, farmers in Palo Pinto County saw drought and record heat take their toll on their crops.

February 1, 2012

Local Sports

Rams stay atop district with road win
BURLESON -- Led by Mikevin Singletary's 20 points, the Mineral Wells Rams maintained their lead atop District 7-3A with a 60-41 win over host Centennial here Friday night.

February 3, 2012
Three Rams in double figures in JV win over Bridgeport
Biren Clardy scored 14 points, Ty Ashley added 12 and Chris Valdez finished with 11 to lead the Mineral Wells Rams junior varsity to a 55-50 win over Bridgeport in a District 7-3A game Tuesday at the MWHS gym.

February 3, 2012 1 Photo
Heading east
The University Interscholastic League has spoken, and it has instructed Mineral Wells to head east.

February 3, 2012
Lady Rams, Rams win soccer tilts
Molly Clarke sored two goals from 20 yards out and added an assist to lead the Mineral Wells Lady Rams soccer team to a 4-2 victory over Fort Worth Diamond Hill Tuesday in a non-district match at Ram Stadium.

February 2, 2012

Education

Lamar Elementary School Principal Parisa Lerma is pictured with Jordan Pierce, the most recent winner of the school's Box Tops for Education drawing. Jordan won a bag of books.

Box tops raising money for Lamar Elementary
Parisa Lerma, Lamar Elementary School principal, recently presented a bag of books to the most recent winner of the Box Tops for Education drawing.

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Dads, father figures taking part in Houston's WATCH D.O.G.S. program
According to Tymmie Boyd, Houston Elementary School counselor, approximately 350 dads or other father figures and students attended a kick off pizza party to begin a new national program called WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) on Jan. 19.

February 3, 2012 1 Photo
JUNIOR ACHIEVERS- Max Grider
On Fridays during the school year, the Mineral Wells Index and Mineral Wells Junior High will spotlight a student based on his or her achievements both in and out of the classroom.

February 3, 2012 1 Photo
Travis Elementary School Honor Roll
Third six weeks

February 2, 2012 6 Photos