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City hires firm to help with hotel, STR tax collection
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.comThe Mineral Wells City Council on Tuesday approved a contract with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates (HdL) for administration and collection of hotel/motel occupancy taxes (HOT) from hotels and short-term rentals (STRs).s Per the contract, the city will pay HdL $26,600 per year, plus a $5,000 start-up fee, which will come from the city’s…
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Back Pack Buddies celebrates 15 years
There has always been, and always will be, someone who is hungry, but it seems to touch our hearts a little more when it’s a child or a youth.
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Area athletes earn All-State recognition from the hardwood
PALO PINTO COUNTY — Although several teams had unexpected early exits from the playoffs this year, doesn’t discredit the talent and hard work they put in on the court. Now, many players are being recognized by the state of Texas for their dedication.
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Sue's News: Mineral Wells Idol
In 2015, those of us who worked on the Back Pack Buddies program became very aware that we must have some kind of fundraiser. Mineral Wells Idol had been done before but it had been quite a few years, so we decided to try it again.