Perrin News

The Palo Pinto County sheriff's department made an arrest in connection with six head of cattle reported stolen out of Brad around June 7, according to Sheriff Ira Mercer.

Sean Fowler, of Perrin-Whitt High School, has been selected to travel to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston this summer to participate in a one-week summer internship.

According to police, a man allegedly caught stealing fought the arresting officer before he was subdued.

Town hall slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Senior Center. By Libby Cluett lcluett@mineralwellsindex.com Although swine flu won't be on the agenda, there are many reasons citizens should attend tonight's Palo Pinto General Hospital's town hall meeting and hear the state-of-the-hospital address.

By Libby Cluett lcluett@mineralwellsindex.com April brings growth and renewal, but it is also a month set aside to reflect on local child abuse and its prevention.

From Staff Reports The Palo Pinto Area Foundation is hosting a "Legends of the Old West" fundraiser.

By Libby Cluett lcluett@mineralwellsindex.com JACK COUNTY - To some, Saturday looked like a clear day with an odd thunderhead above the northern horizon.

Special to the Index The Palo Pinto pioneers loved the land. They treasured their independence and wanted a chance to build a life in a new exciting place.

A 1994 blue Mercury was reported stolen from the 400 block of North Oak Avenue. The car is believed to have been taken between 3 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. Thursday, according to police.

Sparks from a welder, lawnmower and powerline ignite blazes that had fire crews and equipment on the move Wednesday.

By Libby Cluett lcluett@mineralwellsindex.com PALO PINTO - State prosecutors hammered away Wednesday at Mark McLaughlan's claim that 2-year-old Cayson Mosley died as the result of a fall outside his Mineral ...

By Libby Cluett lcluett@mineralwellsindex.com PALO PINTO - Prosecutor and defense attorneys started the day-long process of voir dire - questioning prospective jurors about their backgrounds and potential ...

By Libby Cluett lcluett@mineralwellsindex.com PALO PINTO - State and defense attorneys start meeting with a jury pool of 200 summoned Palo Pinto County citizens today to select 12 for the county's first capital ...

Arrests * Michael James Connor, 23, of Perrin, was arrested Friday for driving while intoxicated.

Arrests * Idis Clyde Bryce, 62, of Garland, arrested Friday for driving while intoxicated.

Arrests * Charles Jacob Carter, 26, of Midland, was arrested Dec. 3 on a motion to revoke warrant for criminal mischief.