Established May 5, 1900, the Mineral Wells Index has been an integral part of the community for more than a century. We're the number one source for local news in Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto County and are dedicated to keeping our reportage local whiel also providing a mix of area, state, regional, national and world news. Turn to the Index for the best in local governmental and community news and sports, and for all your advertising needs. The Mineral Wells Index is owned and operated by CNHI (Community Newspaper Holdings Inc.)