Graford News

The Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce will once again sponsor the annual "Fireworks at Hell's Gate" show Saturday evening at Possum Kingdom Lake.

By Libby Cluett lcluett@mineralwellsindex.com PALO PINTO - Palo Pinto Water Supply Corporation is the latest to notify customers of the Stage 2 Drought Contingency and Water Conservation.

The Department of Public Safety is seeking information on a hit-and-run Sunday night near Possum Kingdom Lake.

Lighting tower falls at Stockyards FORT WORTH - A lighting tower fell at the Fort Worth Stockyards about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, destroying some bleachers, said Lt.

From Staff Reports Animals seized two months ago in Graford are now available for adoption through the Mineral Wells Animal Shelter.

By Christin Coyne ccoyne@mineralwellsindex.com The Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office was involved in the arrest of five individuals in the past week on animal-related charges.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lemley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a family dinner at Logan's Roadhouse.

Parisse Booth and Russell Cummings are cast members of 'The Legend of Hell's Gate.' The pair were in the Graford-Possum Kingdom Lake area late last year to film scenes for the movie.

Keep Mineral Wells Beautiful will conduct its annual Spring Clean Up this Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mineral Wells residents should go to the Convenience Station at Farm-to-Market Road 2256 and U.S. Highway 281 South.

The 72nd Annual Palo Pinto County Livestock Association Rodeo is Wednesday through Saturday at the arena on the PPCLA grounds.

The 2009 Palo Pinto County Livestock Association Pro Rodeo is May 6-10 at the PPCLA Arena and Expo Center.

By Christin Coyne ccoyne@mineralwellsindex.com GRAFORD - Thirteen animals, including a goat which had to be euthanized, were seized by the sheriff's office in an alleged animal cruelty case in Graford on Friday.

Edward Harmon "Skeet" Feemster, 62, passed away Sunday, April 19 at the Community Care Home in Stamford, Texas, after a sudden, but brief illness.

According to Palo Pinto County Sheriff Ira Mercer, two suspects were arrested last week in connection with the burglary of Morrow's Grocery in Graford.

Frontier Stampede to benefit historical group PALO PINTO - The weekend has numerous offerings to keep one entertained and educated.

By Libby Cluett lcluett@mineralwellsindex.com With a red-flag warning in effect and wind gusts exceeding 40 miles per hour, Thursday was not the best day to battle a fire.

By Christin Coyne ccoyne@mineralwellsindex.com PALO PINTO - The Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office recovered property and arrested two individuals last week in connection with a burglary in Graford.

From the time he was a kid back home in Graford, Billy Gillispie always had a crush on the University of Texas.

A grass and brush fire spread quickly to a nearby building on Highway 254, consuming the interior.

Mineral Wells musician and songwriter Stan Crawford attributes his learning to play music to a break-up with a girlfriend 11 years ago.