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New police services aim to better inform, involve local citizens: Residents can use technology to map crime, report suspicious or criminal activity
iPhone and Android smartphone users can download the TipSubmit (Tip Submit) application to report suspicious or criminal activity.
The Mineral Wells Police Department has announced two new programs designed to foster a more proactive community approach to crime.
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Rams roll on with sweep of Wylie
EASTLAND -- The Mineral Wells Rams shut out the Abilene Wylie Bulldogs, 6-0, on Saturday to advance to the regional semi-finals next week.
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Early voting hours scheduled for this weekend
Early voting in the May 29 Republican and Democratic primaries ends Friday, May 25.
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DI team captivates audience, headed for global competition
The Mineral Wells ISD Destination ImagiNation team Double Bugey completed two fundraisers this week and members are packing their bags for Knoxville, Tenn., where they will once again complete in the DI global competition.
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Candidate pays on owed county taxes
PALO PINTO – In the past few days Precinct 1 County Commissioner candidate Jesse Edwards said he’s been getting a handle on paying his delinquent Palo Pinto County business taxes.
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Still seeking answers
SALT LAKE CITY — A memorial in the woods honors a Salt Lake City hero who gave his life fighting a wildfire.
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Vehicle leaves U.S. 180, smashes into tree
PALO PINTO COUNTY – One hour after a passerby called in a single-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 180, about 7 miles west of Mineral Wells, the lone occupant and driver John Pewitt, of Llano, was extracted by emergency crews and flown to a Fort Worth hospital by helicopter.
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Thursday Blotter- May 17
The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.
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Annual 'Ride of Silence' slated for this evening
To honor fallen cyclists who have been injured or have lost their lives due to motorists, area citizens will ride their bicycles Wednesday in the 2012 annual Ride of Silence.
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Commissioners declared Tuesday 'Scott Mauney Day'
PALO PINTO – Palo Pinto County Commissioners Monday honored County Agrilife Extension Agent Scott Mauney through a proclamation naming Tuesday as “Scott Mauney Day.”
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Candidate pays on owed county taxes
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Rams roll Wylie to advance
EASTLAND – For the second straight weekend, The Mineral Wells Rams are two and through to the next round.
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Weathers receives $2,500 scholarship; Colbert, Corona earn top awards at presentation
Mineral Wells senior Adrian Colbert came away with three top awards and senior Eli Weathers received the school’s first-ever National Football League Former Player’s Association scholarship Thursday at the Mineral Wells Booster club Athletic Awards Presentation at the MWHS auditorium.
- Rams take series lead after 2-1 win The Mineral Wells Rams scored a run in the top of the seventh inning to break a tie on their way to a 2-1 victory over Abilene Wylie Friday night in game one of the best-of-three regional quarterfinal series.
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Baughman leaving Lady Rams' post
Mineral Wells Lady Rams head basketball coach Betsy Baughman has informed the Index that she is leaving MWHS to take a position as the new head girls’ basketball coach at Class 5A Amarillo Tascosa.
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Abilene Wylie next up for Rams
After sweeping Big Spring last weekend in the area playoffs, the Mineral Wells Rams baseball team will advance in the Class 3A playoffs and face Abilene Wylie in the regional quarterfinals.
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- Education
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JUNIOR ACHIEVERS- Zach Elder
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.
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Junior Achievers- Donald Turner
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.
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Mineral Wells FFA teams compete at state
Several CDE teams from the Mineral Wells FFA competed May 4-5 in state competition.
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JUNIOR ACHIEVERS- David Garcia
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.
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