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🌱 Mineral Wells man killed in early-morning crash near Cisco

Mineral Wells, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Mineral Wells! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Mineral Wells man killed in early-morning crash near Cisco
  • Why an Abilene student is bringing his new film to Mineral Wells

Also on today's calendar: URBAN COWBOY NIGHT and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; a bit of morning rain, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 69.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Man dies after being struck by 18-wheeler in Cisco (gosanangelo.com) — A 52-year-old man from Mineral Wells died after an 18-wheeler struck him while he was lying in the north I-20 service road near Cisco early April 15, according to state troopers. Investigators say the truck driver couldn’t see him in time, and both the driver and passenger were uninjured in clear, dry conditions.
   

• Hardin-Simmons film student's passion for filmmaking makes impact in Abilene (ktxs.com) — A student filmmaker’s new short film, “Roses,” plans at least one shoot location in Mineral Wells, bringing a bit of independent film production to the area. The Hardin-Simmons University project, based in Abilene, will film this summer, highlight mental health themes, and involve a large student cast and crew, with community support welcomed through donations and sponsorships.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday April 23
  • Senior Signing Day
    Mineral Wells High School Mineral Wells, TX 76067
    2:30 pm
    • Saturday April 25
  • URBAN COWBOY NIGHT
    PK Ice House , 359 FM2353 , Graford
    6:00 pm
    • Monday April 27
  • Boy's Golf State Tournament @ Crystal Falls
    Crystal Falls Golf Club , 3400 Crystal Falls Pkwy , Leander
    • Friday May 1
  • Battle of the Books JH and HS
    Weatherford College , 225 College Park Dr , Weatherford
  • Steven Farmer
    Blind Pig , 215 N Oak Ave , Mineral Wells
    8:00 pm
  • Steven Farmer: Live in Mineral Wells
    Blind Pig , 215 N Oak Ave , Mineral Wells
    8:00 pm
  • Steven Farmer: Live in Mineral Wells TX
    Blind Pig , 215 N Oak Ave , Mineral Wells
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Grocery Stocker in Mineral Wells. Apply here.
  • National Church Residences Senior Living Communities posted a job opening for Service Coordinator I in Mineral Wells. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mineral Wells here.

🗞 Nearby News

Weatherford

  • Weatherford International : 1Q 2026 Earnings Presentation (marketscreener.com)
  • Weatherford (NASDAQ:WFRD) Posts Better-Than-Expected Sales In Q1 CY2026 (stockstory.org)

Springtown

  • National ‘Mortar Board' Honor Society ‘Taps' Students in Class (benedictine.edu)

Ok Mineral Wells! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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