Palo Pinto News

The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail. Information in this column is gathered from the Palo Pinto CountySheriff's Office incident reports and any related public documents.

With the help of the Weatherford police department, Mineral Wells police officers arrested two men Tuesday for allegedly stealing a truck Monday night or Tuesday morning and stealing a tractor Saturday night, reportedly damaging both vehicles.

A freeze warning is in effect from 4 am to 9 am cst Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning from 4 am to 9 am cst Wednesday.

Representatives from the Red Cross of North Central Texas in Wichita Falls paid a visit Thursday to Mineral Wells to mend fences and make plans to build a Red Cross presence in the county.

Modernizing, updating and resurrecting the past seemed to be themes weaving through parts of Monday's meeting of Palo Pinto County Commissioners.

Now that Tuesday's off-year election is over, it's time to gear up for Election 2010, which means much to Palo Pinto County residents and elected officials.

The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail. Information in this column is gathered from the Palo Pinto CountySheriff's Office incident reports and any related public documents.

This year's United Way of Palo Pinto fundraising campaign has been extended one month, now running through Nov.

Heavy rains last week created enough runoff to add several feet of water to Lake Palo Pinto, thereby easing water concerns for Mineral Wells and other areas that rely on the lake for treated water.

The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail. Information in this column is gathered from the Palo Pinto CountySheriff's Office incident reports and any related public documents.

From Staff Reports There's nothing like looking at someone who kind of looks like a woman, but has a five o'clock shadow wearing a sleeveless top exposing a set of hairy arms and a dress with a revealing split up the side that makes you want to grab needle and thread to close it.

Have some clutter to get rid of? Bring it Saturday to the annual fall clean up, which helps keep Palo Pinto County and Mineral Wells beautiful.

As the remains of the fire at Furr Building Materials continued to smoke Monday, the Furr family continued to inventory what is left and make plans to reopen their business.

Think times are tough? Try being a car thief. Vehicle thefts are at historic lows.

The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail. Information in this column is gathered from the Palo Pinto CountySheriff's Office incident reports and any related public documents.

By BILL MILLER Firefighters are battling a blaze at a building supply company near Mineral Wells, according to reports.The fire was reported at about 5 a.m. at Furr Building Materials, 3500 U.S. 281 North.

Boost the immune system with a vigorous ride through Palo Pinto County at the sixth annual Kiwanis Crazy Kicker Bike Ride.

Despite three significant rains that have added nearly 5 feet to Lake Palo Pinto over the past month, the city will continue to enforce stage three water restrictions.

CRYSTAL BROWN/DEMOCRAT PHOTO A construction worker was transported to Harris Methodist in downtown Fort Worth after an accident in the 1000 block of Palo Pinto around 10 a.m. Thursday.

From Staff Reports PALO PINTO - Palo Pinto County Sheriff Ira Mercer said four people have been charged and a fifth is being sought in connection with a weekend burglary of a Possum Kingdom Lake convenience store.