Strawn will celebrate its Christmas lighting, parade, Santa visit and chili supper on Saturday, Dec. 8.
The evening’s events take place in the downtown area beginning with the lighting at 5:15 p.m. The lighted parade begins at 5:30 p.m.
To participate with a float or, as some have done before, a lighted horse or buggy, call or text (254) 631-6937. Santa and the chili supper begin at 6 p.m.
As part of its commitment to community outreach, Ram Country of Mineral Wells will be providing fingerprinting and other services via Operation Kidsafe.
As the first incarnation of Project 365 wraps up, the focus of volunteers involved in the initiative will be community blight in the southeast section of Mineral Wells.
The lone occupant of a recent vehicle rollover was taken via air ambulance to a Fort Worth hospital from the scene.
Local service officer recognized for volunteerism
Lee Downs, who works as a service officer with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2399, was recently honored with a statewide award.
Lyberde at 10
Severely injured in a fire when she was a baby, Lyberde Parker has not let setbacks deprive her of the joys of childhood.
District Judge welcomes new CASA volunteers
29th Judicial District Judge Mike Moore recently led the swearing in ceremony for three new advocates who will report to him in future cases involving abused children.
Texas drought: Same old story, new year
Anyone who has kept an eye on the drought as it has come and gone and returned again in recent years might feel a little like baseball legend Yogi Berra, when he described something as “déjà vu all over again.”
ARM women’s center benefits from many generous donors
A unique fundraiser culminating with a raffle drawing for a restored 1923 Ford Model T Roadster went a long way toward the purchase of a new Addiction Recovery Ministries outreach facility.
CASA campaign asks for a dollar to honor dad
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Palo Pinto and Parker Counties is continuing its fundraising efforts by appealing to donors ahead of Father’s Day.
Area experts warn of potential swimming risks
As summer months usher in hotter weather, visitors from across the region will flock to the Brazos River and other area bodies of water to cool off.
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