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Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Story by Bob Kaspar | Photos contributed by James Adams, Park Superintendent
Nestled within the rocky hills surrounding Strawn, Texas, lies Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, scheduled to open in 2024 as the state’s first new park since 2001. When completed,…
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Local coach recounts his brush with fame and football legend Mike Leach
Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photos contributed by Matt Williams
Matt Williams, a local coach at Mineral Wells High School, has an incredible story to tell about his “15 minutes of fame†– and it’s tied to legendary football…
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Born To Cook
Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photos by Kim Nussbaum
Magen Desnoyers and her husband, Jeremy Desnoyers, are the proud owners of Magpie Inn, the only bed-and-breakfast in Mineral Wells, Texas, and their journey has been one of meticulous…
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A Day in the Life of the Brazos River Authority
Story by Bob Kaspar | Photos contributed by the Brazos River Authority
Possum Kingdom Lake, with its storied and vivid history, is instrumental to life throughout the Brazos River basin, storing and releasing the water that fuels industry and agriculture as…
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Touring Through Time Palo Pinto County on Tour Saturday, April 29th…everything you need to know…
Story by Bob Kaspar
Palo Pinto County is alive with history. From the Caddo, Hainai (also sometimes called Ioni), Tawakoni and other Native American peoples whose origins echo into a centuries-old history, through…
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Mike McNallen: PK pioneer leaves legacy of hard work and fun
Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photos contributed by Tracie Bittle
Mike McNallen, who along with his family owned and operated the Possum Hollow RV Park, cabins and restaurant for 43 years, passed away Aug. 27 in Dallas. He was…
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Iconic PK Home: The Bond That Brought Two Families Together
Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photos by Erika Carter
Pictured above: The Gaines Bend Home of Michael and Garnett Holmes features a large sloping lot and an abundance of trees and natural stone. This sprawling Mediterranean estate blends…
Read More“Crazy Water”…part of our area’s rich history.Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photos by Erika Carter
Visitors to Mineral Wells have probably noticed the “Home of Crazy†welcome sign that highlights the community’s heritage, and the mineral water that was discovered over a century ago…
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The Outdoor Life
Story by Bob Kaspar | Photos by Kim Nussbaum
Michael and Susan Hasting, along with their dog, Rocky recently located to Possum Kingdom Lake from Arizona. They are enjoying life in their 43’ Monaco Diplomat Diesel Pusher while…
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Monsters of the Deep
Four friends come together to form CatMasters Competitions
Story by Bob Kaspar | Photos contributed by James Milto
Tournament founders pictured left to right: Bryan St. Ama; Jeremy Busby; Ty Nall; and James Milton In February 2016, friends Bryan St. Ama, James Milton, Jeremy Busby and Ty…
Read MorePictured below: The upstairs has a large fame room and custom furniture for all the grandchildren to sleep and bring their friends, along with two more bedrooms with balcony access on the lakeside.
Pictured right: When the lake levels are up, the water appears to lead right up to the beautiful pool and patio.