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Glenn Rogers OpEd from The Dallas Morning News claims Texas needs more independent candidates
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A powerful commentary from Suzanne Bellsnyder examining the pressure to conform within institutions, politics and culture — and the courage it takes to think independently in a broken system.
Mineral Wells City Council voted to temporarily suspend a proposed gas rate increase and approved a contract to create a downtown historic preservation program during its May 19 meeting.
In his latest column, former State Rep. Glenn Rogers voices his opinion on the current primary runoff election.
Residents and businesses impacted by recent tornadoes in Palo Pinto County may qualify for low-interest SBA disaster loans and additional local assistance through United Way of Palo Pinto County as recovery efforts continue across the area.
Mineral Wells City Council approved mid-year budget amendments, a grant assistance services contract, and the declaration of surplus City-owned property during its May 5 meeting while also recognizing City employees for tornado recovery efforts.
Mineral Wells City Council approved mid-year budget amendments, real estate actions, and a new Hotel/Motel tax collections contract during its April 21 meeting, while also introducing the City’s new Development Services director.
Obituaries
Lifestyles
Good news for Taco Tuesday: the beloved La Tiara taco shells are officially coming back, and fans across the country will soon be able to find them in stores again.
- OPINION | It’s Taco Tuesday, and I’m Still Mourning My Favorite Shells 1
- Local Nonprofit Hosts Annual Farm-to-Table Dinner with Gourmet Menu and Cash Prize Raffle 0
- Fly into Fall & Help LGC Build a Fence!! 0
- Celebrating Cinematic Excellence
- Def Lepard Cover Band Performs Saturday for HOPE
- M & B Ranch Has Room to Party
- Local Farm to Table Event Raises Funds for Water Harvesting at the Community Garden
- Growing our gardens during a drought
- Local Music Legend Opens Broadway Show, Time to Get Shucked!
Sports
Despite a tornado devastating their school and football stadium last May, Gordon ISD perseveres and goes on to win their third straight six-man championship title.
- Rams fall to Godley in Homecoming game, 42-21 0
- Rams fall to unbeaten Quinlan Ford, 35-21, in home opener 0
- Rams Rally Past Eastern Hills in Overtime Thriller, 36-33 0
- Mineral Wells shuts out Polytechnic, 54-0, in home opener 0
- 🏅 2025 TAAF State Qualifiers 🏅 0
- Mineral Wells Advances to Championship Bracket, Will Face Hardin-Jefferson Friday Morning 0
- Mineral Wells Coach Cody Worrell Named Finalist for Statewide “Game-Changing Coach” Award 0
- MINERAL WELLS BASEBALL COACH JACOB CLAY NAMED REGIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR 0
- Only Texan Named: Hering Earns National Rawlings Gold Glove Award 0
Texas News
Glenn Rogers OpEd from The Dallas Morning News claims Texas needs more independent candidates
- OPINION: You Don’t Have to Pledge Loyalty to a Broken System 2
- Rogers: Reasonable Conservatives won in local elections 1
- Why Local Control Still Matters 0
- Blue Bell launches new protein-packed ice cream line 1
- Rogers: How far are Republican candidates willing to go with Trump? 4
- Rogers: Go ahead; close public school 0
- Fennell Withdraws From HD 60 Race, Citing Shift in Republican Party 6
- Rogers: Republicans don’t have to choose between loyalty and integrity 2
- Rogers: Students should be taught to apply critical thinking to politics 0
