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Mineral Wells Visitor Center Wins Top Honors at TACVB Destination Excellence Awards
Mineral Wells, Texas – September 11, 2023 – The Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau proudly announces its achievement of winning not one, but two prestigious Destination Excellence Awards from the Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (TACVB). The awards, 1st Place Public Relations Campaign (Peer Recognition) and 1st Place Public Relations Campaign (Official Judges' Selection), highlight the outstanding efforts to promote Mineral Wells as the "Wellness
The September 2023 Member of the Month Award goes to...
The September 2023 Member of the Month, sponsored by Waste Connections of Texas, was presented to the Mineral Wells Youth Association for the expansion of youth sports which include; basketball, soccer, football and cheerleading. Building Ram athletes at an early age is a win for our community. For more information on how to get involved with the Mineral Wells Youth Sports Association, contact Jack Thomas 940-452-1575.
The September 2023 Business Beautification Award goes to...
The September 2023 Business Beautification Award, sponsored by JR Disposal LLC, was presented to At Dry Creek Farm Barn & Bakery LLC. This unique gem has everything from home goods to grab and go lunch to delicious baked goods. The amazing desserts also include sweet treats that are gluten and sugar free to meet the needs of everyone. This store is decorated so nice from the windows to the kitchen. At Dry Creek Farm Barn & Bakery is located at 317 N. Oak Avenue. Stop in and grab a free cup of tea and
Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau snares four Texas Travel Awards
MINERAL WELLS -- The Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau this week received four Texas Travel Awards. Two of the awards were based on market size; one was a statewide honor; and one was a People’s Choice Award based on online voting. The awards are:Under the Radar Activity (by population): Mineral Wells Fossil ParkVisitor Center (by population): Mineral Wells Visitor CenterRevitalization (statewide): Mineral Wells DowntownBest Destination for Outdoor Adventures (People’s
Rep. Rogers files bill aiming to designate Mineral Wells the ‘Wellness Capital of Texas’
AUSTIN – State Rep. Glenn Rogers has formally filed a pre-Legislative-session bill that, if approved, would designate Mineral Wells as “The Wellness Capital of Texas.” State lawmakers will convene in January. Austin news outlet KXAN on Tuesday first reported the bill’s filing on its website. Rogers, R-Graford, was quoted as saying Mineral Wells and the surrounding area “has become an increasingly popular destination for travelers seeking wellness experiences.” Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto County are
The Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau moving downtown
MINERAL WELLS – The Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously approved relocating the Chamber offices and the Tourism and Visitors Bureau downtown to the Poston’s Building. The Chamber will be sharing space in the historic Poston’s Building, located on North Oak Avenue, with City of Mineral Wells Economic Development and Main Street offices. Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO David May said this is a very strategic move that will benefit the
Casey James to perform at 97th Annual Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet
MINERAL WELLS – Music recording artist Casey James is returning to Mineral Wells this September to perform at the 97th Annual Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. A Millsap High School graduate and former Cool resident, Casey blasted his way onto the national music scene with his riveting performances and third-place finish on season nine of “American Idol.” Set for Sept. 29th in the Crazy Water Plaza pavilion, this year’s banquet, themed “Boots and Bling,” is presented by First
CELEBRATION: Ground breaking ceremony for The Wells takes place
MINERAL WELLS – Dozens of people turned out Wednesday morning to celebrate the start of construction on the first planned residential development ever in Mineral Wells. The event took place at the western edge of the 113-acre tract located along Garrett Morris Parkway between U.S. Highway 180 East and Municipal High 379. The development is called The Wells. When completed, the three-phase project will total 486 homes in a master-planned setting including some 12 acres of green space, walking trails, a
SHARK! Mineral Wells Fossil Park visitor makes rare find
11th Annual Crazy Fossil Dig set for Oct. 16 MINERAL WELLS, Texas – Visitors to Mineral Wells Fossil Park typically find and take home varieties of crinoids (sea lilies), trilobites, echinoids (urchins), brachiopods, pelecypods (clams and oysters), bryozoans, corals, trilobites (arthropods), plants -- and sometimes a piece of a prehistoric shark. That is what happened on Aug. 27 when Los Angeles resident Jeff Parshley visited the fossil park. Parshley was in Mineral Wells as part of a 42-day RV
Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce takes a formal position on redistricting
MINERAL WELLS, Texas -- The U.S. Census Bureau has provided 2020 Census numbers to the Texas Legislature. Surprisingly, Palo Pinto County officially showed very little population growth from the last Census count. Census numbers are used by the Legislature to redistrict its House and Senate districts. Gov. Greg Abbott has called a special session beginning September 20, 2021, to address redistricting.There are 150 Texas House districts, including House District 60 that encompasses Brown, Callahan, Coleman,
