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🌱 What Mineral Wells ISD just changed for students and families
Mineral Wells, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Mineral Wells! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Mineral Wells ISD just changed for students and families
- Mineral Wells community mourns the passing of Desiderio “Desi” Flores
Also on today's calendar: Millsap Hall of Fame Tournament and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 96, low: 75.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mineral Wells ISD Board Reorganizes, Approves Technology Upgrades and Program Expansion - Mineral Wells Area News (mwareanews.com) — Mineral Wells ISD trustees just approved a major $110,000 data-backup upgrade, doubled slots in the flexible school day program for at‑risk students, and accepted new welding equipment for the high school. They also reviewed special education progress, renewed a regional deaf education agreement, and clarified that full‑day Pre‑K stays free for district residents and staff children. 
• Desiderio 'Desi' Flores Obituary - Mineral Wells Area News (mwareanews.com) — Mineral Wells is mourning the passing of 81‑year‑old Desiderio “Desi” Flores, remembered as a joyful, welcoming man whose deep Christian faith guided his life and family. Born in Mathis, Texas, he built a full life centered on loved ones, hard work, and hospitality, leaving behind his wife Margie, many children, grandchildren, great‑grandchildren, and extended family.
📸 Around Mineral Wells
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Real Texas Radio – Texas Unplugged →
Rickhouse Brewing, 401 N Oak Ave Ste 107a, Mineral Wells
4:00 pm
Sunday June 14
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Other local events
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HS- Alg I and Biology EOC retest
Mineral Wells ISD Mineral Wells, TX 76067
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HS- Eng I and US History EOC retest
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Girl's Basketball
Garner ISD Weatherford, TX 76088
9:00 am -
June School Board Meeting
Garner ISD Weatherford, TX 76088
6:30 pm -
HS- Eng II EOC retest
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Staff Holiday
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Millsap Hall of Fame Tournament →
Holiday Hills Golf Course, 4801 US-180, Mineral Wells
9:00 am
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
Saturday June 20
📣 Mineral Wells Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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America 250 Revolutionary War Patriot Plaque Dedication →
Veterans Memorial at Soldier Spring Park, 109 Thrush St, Weatherford
10:00 am -
"A NIGHT OF JAZZ" with the Duane Durrett Trio & Special Guest →
Chandor Gardens, 711 W Lee Ave, Weatherford
7:00 pm -
HS- Alg I and Biology EOC retest
Mineral Wells ISD Mineral Wells, TX 76067
8:00 am -
HS- Eng I and US History EOC retest
Mineral Wells ISD Mineral Wells, TX 76067
8:00 am
Saturday June 13
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Weatherford
- WC athletics report highlights national success (community-news.com)
- WC Summer Stage presents 'The Taming of the Shrew' (community-news.com)
- 43 years later, unsolved killing of 2 teens haunts this North Texas town (star-telegram.com)
Springtown
- Palmer excluded from lawsuit discussions (community-news.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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