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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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Jury says Burnett not a resident
Palo Pinto County District Attorney Michael Burns and Republican challenger and former local Assistant District Attorney Kriste Burnett.
PALO PINTO -- A Palo Pinto County jury late friday ruled Republican district attorney candidate Kriste Burnett is not a resident of the county and therefore is ineligible for the office.
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Young Rams to help send off baseball team
The Mineral Wells Rams baseball team is scheduled to leave at 2:30 p.m. today for Abilene and the first game of their regional semi-finals game against Andrews.
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Avenue of Flags serves as tribute to military legacy
As Memorial Day approaches, more than two dozen flags are flying in front of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2399 in honor or memory of a veteran or family member.
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Where candidate resides the question: Testimony begins in trial to determine eligibility of district attorney candidate
PALO PINTO – Eight women and four men heard Tuesday opening testimony from several witnesses in the lawsuit of the State versus Kriste Burnett, a candidate for Palo Pinto County district attorney, and Barbara Upham, enjoined in the suit in her capacity as Palo Pinto County Republican Party chair.
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Thursday Blotter
The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.
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Fort Wolters Gate Committee continues Medal of Honor project
On March 23, Medal of Honor Day was proclaimed by Mayor Allen.
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MWHS choirs give public performances Thursday
Five Mineral Wells ISD choirs will perform the annual end-of-the school year concert for the public Thursday, but this year students are trying to help raise funds for junior high choir director Abigail Weaver, who has been undergoing cancer treatment.
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Man arrested in connection with church vandalism
A Mineral Wells police spokesperson confirmed a local man was arrested Monday and charged with two counts of criminal mischief under $20,000 at a place of worship.
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County Records- May 14-21
Palo Pinto County Clerk Janette Green
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Art Association opening Saturdays this summer
Starting June 2, the Mineral Wells Art Association is planning to open its doors on Saturdays this summer to students and adults who want to paint.
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Thursday Blotter
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Catcher big part of Rams pitchers' success
Much has been written and said about the dominating pitching performances in the 2012 Class 3A baseball playoffs of Mineral Wells High School senior Hunter McCoy and junior Matt “Moose” Tincher.
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Run continues
For many of the Mineral Wells Rams, advancing to the fourth round of the Class 3A baseball playoffs is something they never imagined they would experience.
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Baseball team experiencing deepest playoff run in history
Sweeping Big Spring and Abilene Wylie, the Rams baseball team advances to the fourth round of the Class 3A playoffs.
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Rams used pitching, defense, 'little things' to win series
Pitching, timely hitting and solid defense, along with doing the “little things” at the right moments have been the key ingredients of the Mineral Wells Rams and their march to the regional semifinals of the Class 3A baseball playoffs.
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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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Travis holds first LEGO robotics competition
Over the past two years, Travis Elementary has slowly but surely been increasing its involvement with LEGO robotics, forming three teams this year under sponsors Sandy Cox and Randy Marshall.
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Facelift for junior high library
The Mineral Wells Junior High School Library has had a facelift and now has a new look.
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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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Chicago U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald Resigns
Neighbors of Etan Patz's Suspect: It's Shocking
Search Intensifies for Missing Louisiana Woman
Bloomberg: Man Implicates Self in Etan Patz Case
NYPD: Person Implicated in Etan Patz Death
Raw Video: Fire on Nuke-powered Sub in Maine
Illegal Burn Suspected in Nevada Fire
Obama: 'We've Got More Work to Do'
Astrologers Predict Outcome of Presidential Race
Gulf Fishermen Reel From Seafood Troubles
Stuntman Makes Skydive Without Parachute in UK
FAMU Bandmates: Victim Volunteered to Be Hazed
Raw Video: Bride Who Faked Cancer Released
Raw Video: Tornado Appears During Wedding
Raw Video: Passed Out Man Robbed
Inquiry Hears Wider Secret Service Misbehavior
HP to Cut 27,000 Jobs, Save Up to $3.5B
