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November 18, 2008

Anonymous The Mineral Wells Index Tue Nov 18, 2008, 07:28 AM CST

Scoops for the troops

Area citizens are collecting ground coffee to send to the 2nd Brigade/First Infantry Bat. stationed at Camp Liberty in Iraq.

Asked what they wanted, many of the 4,000 soldiers in the brigade said coffee.

Donations of coffee, or cash to help mail the coffee, is being collected at First National Bank of Weatherford, 210 N. Main St.

The deadline is Dec. 2.

For more information, contact Carolyn Estes at (817) 341-0237.

Annual Skywatch Party Nov. 22 at state park

12th Annual North Texas Skywatch Amateur Astronomer’s Star Party is Saturday, Nov. 22, starting at 4:30 p.m. at Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway.

Event is free with a paid admission to the park. Entrance fees to the park are $5 per person, children 12 and under are free.

The Star Party is designed for amateur astronomers to share ideas and experiences, learn new techniques, swap equipment and observe in a dark sky location.

There will be a beginners astronomy slide presentation at sunset. All park visitors are welcome to attend. This event is a great opportunity for beginners to learn about astronomy and to have a chance to see the night sky through a wide variety of telescopes.

Music and a meal

The Weatherford Music Teachers Association is teaming up with Cracker Barrel Restaurant for Pianothon! 2008.

Throughout the weekend of Nov. 21-23, young musicians from Parker and Palo Pinto counties and their piano teachers will entertain restaurant guests by playing live music on the piano for pledges and tips.

“Our goal is to raise $2,500,” said Pianothon Chairperson, Steven Lent.

Every dollar raised is used to pay for trophies, ribbons, awards, piano festivals, contests, music scholarships and travel stipends for Ensemble Teams who play at the state convention.

For more information, call Lent at (817) 905-3293.

Christmas parade

To be a part of this year’s Mineral Wells Merchants Assoc. downtown Christmas parade on Dec. 6, call (940) 325-9232, ext. 201.

There will be prizes awarded in the categories of church; commercial/manufacturing; and civic.

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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
Single-vehicle crash injures driver
According to reports, the only individual involved in an early morning crash Monday was transported to Palo Pinto General Hospital for unspecified injuries.

February 1, 2012
Police Beat: man arrested for allegedly pulling gun
According to Mineral Wells police, Ryan Matthew Segars, 31, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Monday on a charge stemming from an incident earlier this month.

February 1, 2012
County Records- Jan. 23-30
Palo Pinto County
Clerk Janette Green

January 31, 2012
Mineral Wells man among newest crop of state troopers
AUSTIN – Fifty-seven men and women became Texas Highway Patrol troopers Jan. 19 after reciting the state’s law enforcement oath and receiving their badges during a ceremony in Austin.

January 31, 2012 1 Photo
New construction in county now needs a permit
PALO PINTO – Palo Pinto County Commissioners unanimously approved a motion at Monday’s meeting to begin requiring a type of building permit for new construction – homes and commercial – and new mobile homes in unincorporated areas of the county.

January 29, 2012
TXU, Salvation Army team up to offer low-income energy efficiency assistance program
The Salvation Army, Palo Pinto Service Unit, has been awarded a grant from TXU Energy to provide to the residence of Palo Pinto County with the following energy efficient products:

January 29, 2012
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