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Mineral Wells, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Mineral Wells! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Huey flyover planned for Mineral Wells’ Veterans Day ceremony today
- Turkey Peak remains stalled as Mineral Wells weighs water-project debt
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 77, low: 46.
- Friday: Nice with abundant sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Huey helicopter to highlight Mineral Wells' 43rd annual Veterans Day program - Mineral Wells Area News (mwareanews.com) — A Huey helicopter is scheduled to bring Vietnam veteran and former Fort Wolters pilot Dwayne Williams to Mineral Wells’ Veterans Day ceremony today. The free program begins at 11 a.m. at Ram Stadium, with gates opening at 10:30. Visitors should use the west-side stands and follow the clear-bag policy. 
• Turkey Peak Lake on 'indefinite pause' as MW, water district look for finance options as debt continues (weatherforddemocrat.com) — Turkey Peak Reservoir remains indefinitely paused as Mineral Wells and its water district weigh financing options, with $94.7 million in lake-related district debt already incurred. Construction bids far exceeded the original $200 million estimate. Officials plan a joint meeting November 17 at 5 p.m. in council chambers, 115 SW First St.
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Crazy Concerts on the Rooftop featuring The Damn Quails →
The Crazy Water Hotel, 401 North Oak Avenue, Mineral Wells
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Thursday November 12
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JH B Boys Basketball @ Graford
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JH B Girls Basketball @ Graford
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Archery- Turkey Tournament Bullseye Only
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Falling Into Greatness Gala presented by Garner Education Foundatio
Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Rd, Weatherford
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JH Girls B Basketball @ Lingleville
Garner ISD Lingleville, TX, USA
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JH Boys B Basketball @ Lingleville
Garner ISD Lingleville, TX, USA
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Girls Varsity Basketball vs Ector
Garner ISD Ector, TX 75439, USA
6:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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JH B Boys Basketball @ Graford
Garner ISD Graford, TX 76449, USA
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JH B Girls Basketball @ Graford
Garner ISD Graford, TX 76449, USA
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Archery- Turkey Tournament Bullseye Only
Garner ISD Peaster, TX, USA -
Falling Into Greatness Gala presented by Garner Education Foundatio
Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Rd, Weatherford
6:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
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I’m looking for someone reliable who can work with me on a regular basis. I hope we can still work something out. (Nextdoor Old Millsap Hwy/Ferguson Rd)
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