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The April 2025 Member of the Month is First Bank Texas
The April 2025 Member of the Month Award, sponsored by Waste Connections of Texas, was presented to First Bank Texas for the incredible support they provide to the Chamber. You can find them at nearly every Friday Forum, on the air in the morning at the Coyote 88.5/102.5 FM promoting local events, providing mugs for every new member packet and emcee for the EmpowerHer luncheon. Thank you First Bank Texas for going out of your way to support our community. For information about banking services,
Small business supports Meals On Wheels.
Ref's Sports Bar & Grill was awarded the Gold Star award for hosting a 50/50 Raffle and then donating the fifty percent they collected to Meals On Wheels. Owners Rhonda and Hal Brown believe that even a small business can make a difference in our community by donating to a nonprofit business that helps our community thrive. Ref's Sports Bar & Grill will celebrate one year in business at the end of this month, they believe that if they can donate a small portion to Meals on Wheels then everyone can
Supporting business for 30 years strong.
On April 1, 2025, the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Resource Team and ribbon cutting sponsor Mineral Wells Rent All, congratulated Awards of Texas. Com for providing merch and recognition awards to their cliental for 30 years. The ribbon cutting was held at the Chamber office after the networking meeting. Awards of Texas .Com is a home-based business owned by Virginia Smith who is very creative and meticulous when it comes to your branded merchandise. For more information about
New location same incredible service
On April 3, 2025, the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce congratulated Gentiva Hospice with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at their new location, 100 E Hubbard Street Suite 101. Gentiva Hospice has been in business for several decades and provides the end of life care with utmost compassion for the family and the loved one. Covered by Medicare, Gentiva Hospice is sure to give you a peace of mind at one of the most difficult times for families For more information about Gentiva Hospice, visit
Affordable Fast Fiber internet for your home or business
On March 25, 2025, the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, Mineral Wells Rent All, welcomed Nextlink Internet to the Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the Chamber office. Nextlink offers affordable high speed fiber internet for business and residential customers. Each plan is tailored to fit your online needs. Choose Nextlink Internet for a remarkable internet experience. Call 682-239-6833 for services and pricing.
New building but same great taste.
On March 20, 2025, the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, Mineral Wells Rent All, congratulated Hickey's Dairy Queen on the new building, with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at 1001N. Oak Avenue. Same location just a brand new building to serve you all of the favorites you have grown up loving. From generation to generation you can not beat this hometown favorite. For more information about Hickey's Dairy Queen call 940-325-5819.
Tax Season Survival: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Filing Smart
Tax season creeps up on small business owners like an uninvited guest who won’t take the hint. But instead of dreading the paperwork and potential surprises, you can tackle tax filing with confidence—if you know the right strategies. Here’s how to file your small business taxes effectively without losing sleep (or your sanity). Start Early, Stay Ready Let’s be honest: nothing creates chaos faster than scrambling at the last minute. If you treat tax preparation as a year-round process instead of a
The Re-Opening was GRAND!!!
On March 19, 2025, the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors congratulated Brookshire's on the Grand Reopening of our beautiful grocery store. CEO Brad Brookshire said "we are overjoyed to be back in Mineral Wells. It was never a question of would we come back but when we would be able to come back. When Metro went up for sale we could not move fast enough." Brookshire's gave away three checks to the Police and Fire Department and the Mineral Wells Center of Life. They brought in a
How to Build an Effective Digital Marketing Plan on a Limited Budget
You don’t need a massive budget to create a successful digital marketing strategy. With the right approach, you can maximize resources, leverage free tools, and focus on high-impact tactics that deliver strong results. The key is to be strategic—knowing where to invest time and effort while avoiding unnecessary spending. Whether you’re a small business, a startup, or an entrepreneur, crafting a cost-effective marketing plan is entirely possible. By focusing on targeted strategies and smart execution, you
Innovative Tactics to Fuel Small Business Growth
Running a small business requires balancing growth with environmental responsibility. Sustainable practices can align business goals with ecological care, fostering efficiency and community trust. Implementing greener strategies often leads to cost savings while strengthening relationships with environmentally conscious customers. Thoughtful decisions about energy use, materials, and waste management create tangible benefits beyond immediate profits. Prioritizing sustainability weaves environmental care
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,
