Perrin News

Palo Pinto County law enforcement and the district attorney's office obtained their first conviction Thursday in the most recent round up of 14 people accused of conspiring to distribute over 400 grams of methamphetamine in the Mineral Wells area.

By John Kuhn Special to the Index I don't know what year Furr Lumber was originally built, but 30 years ago it already seemed ancient.

Sara Ortega sortega@weatherforddemocrat.com The historic Red Steagall wagon train will make its first overnight stop in Weatherford at the First Monday grounds Tuesday.

Sheriff's Activity Call Log for Aug. 28 through Aug. 30, 2009. n Deputies investigated a disturbance call Aug.

Districts across the state received their official accountability ratings Friday afternoon, and area districts saw some tremendous gains.

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

Parker County Sheriff's Deputies and Investigators are investigating several shooting incidents over the weekend including one of which resulting in the death of a buffalo.

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.