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She shops for you.
On April 16, 2024, the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, Ambassadors, staff and ribbon cutting sponsor Mineral Wells Rent All, welcomed SheShops to the Chamber family with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the Chamber office. SheShops is a home-based business owned by Tina Chalk, who loves to shop for other people and gift wrap with signature bows. Need an Anniversary, birthday or special occasion gift and just don't have time to shop? SheShops has you covered. For more
Western wear to fit your style.
On April 19, 2024, the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, Ambassadors, Staff and ribbon cutting sponsor, Mineral Wells Rent All, welcomed Greer's Western Store to the Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at 118 S. Oak Avenue. Greer's Western Wear is a family owned and operated business since 1937. More than western jeans, boots and hats, you will find great fashions for the entire family. For more information about Greer's Western Wear, visit their new location downtown
Masterfully working out the kinks in your body.
On April 13, 2024, the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Board of Directors, staff and Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, Mineral Wells Rent All, welcomed Ideal Pampering to the Chamber Family with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at 100 E. Hubbard Suite B. Owner, Brianna Corder brings 20 years of massage therapy experience to the community. Ideal Pampering is fully licensed and accepting new patients who need healing in their body. For more information about Ideal Pampering and the services that
Life is a little bit sweeter.
On April 9, 2024, the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Ambassadors, Staff and Ribbon Cutting Sponsor. Mineral Wells Rent All, welcomed La Dolce to the Chamber family with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at 203 N. Oak Avenue. La Dolce offers sweet treats, specialty coffees and several flavors of Gelato. This beautifully remodeled downtown building boast of great architectural work and design with attention to details. Visit La Dolce and enjoy some sweets in a family friendly
The April 2024 Business Beautification Award goes to...
The April 2024 Business Beautification Award, sponsored by Nix Rental Homes, was presented to Palo Pinto General Hospital for the improvements to the walking track that includes new workout equipment. They put in a new LED billboard sign by the Clinic. The Emergency Room was renovated with new countertops and shelving. The public restrooms were given a facelift and PPGH also renovated the building housing the mammography clinic. For more information about services offered, visit www.ppgh.com or call
The April 2024 Member of the Month is...
The April 2024 Member of the Month Award, sponsored by Waste Connections of Texas, was awarded to T-Mobile for sponsoring youth sports and nearly every Friday Forum as a table sponsor. T-Mobile can be seen volunteering at the Animal Shelter, getting involved in communitywide events and handing out their pink branded merchandise For more information about services offered at T-Mobile, call 940-654-2486.
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,