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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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Man, woman arrested in drug bust at local bar
Gary Ross Nickols, 56, of Mineral Wells, and Elise Nichole Dalton, 25, of Millsap, were arrested Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. at a bar in the 1600 block of South Oak after Mineral Wells police assisted the City-County Narcotics Unit, reportedly acting on information obtained by CCNU.
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Thursday Blotter - September 2, 2010
The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.
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Mineral Wells ISD trustees set 2011 budget, tax rate
Before Mineral Wells ISD's trustees were ready to vote Tuesday on the district's 2011 budget and tax rate, Board President Joe Ruelas repeatedly asked a room full of mostly empty chairs, “Does anybody in the public have any questions ... anyone?”
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Womans Club's first fall meeting this Wednesday
The Womans Club of Mineral Wells will have its first fall meeting Wednesday at the Womans Club Building (old post office) starting at 11:30 a.m.
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Input sought at NRCS conservation meeting
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Palo Pinto County Soil and Water Conservation District invite the public and any agencies with an interest in conservation issues to participate in a local work group meeting Wednesday.
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County Records
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Man involved in bar fight ends up at hospital
A man was transported to the hospital after a fight at a bar in the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 281 South around midnight Sunday, according to police, who provided backup to the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office on the call.
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Vietnam War Museum
The annual Friends of the National Vietnam War Museum spring fundraiser this year will be a fall fundraiser.
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Ram Band
The Mineral Wells Ram Band Fan Club is pleased to offer the opportunity to sponsor the 2010 Rams football program.
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Helping sell baked goodies
Lorean Weldon and Betty Keller help sell baked goodies Friday afternoon at Palo Pinto Nursing and Rehab.
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Man, woman arrested in drug bust at local bar
