Remember Well
MINERAL WELLS—The Wann Hotel, one of the earliest and most popular landmarks in Mineral Wells, played a notable role in the town's early history.
August 2024
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Proposed MW tax rate likely to rise
Ann PowersEditor MINERAL WELLS – City officials discussed raising the proposed 56.45-cent property tax to absorb the cost of a school resource officer at a budget workshop, Aug. 6. The…
Christian Corner: Another weapon/tool
There is another weapon (perhaps more accurately seen as a tool) and perhaps more powerful than other weapons we've looked at. We might also call this a challenge to come up higher in our Christian experience.
Free spay/neuter program
PALO PINTO COUNTY—The Palo Pinto County Humane Society offers a free spay/neuter cat program through the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection. There is a waiting list.
Sue’s News: Twin cities
So a couple of weeks ago I believe I told you about my vacation in Branson, Mo., with my daughter and grandchildren. Then it just so happened that the following week my fellow columnist, Dr. Newbury, mentioned Branson in his column. I thought I would follow up on his article.
Save the date…
EVERY TUESDAY – Mineral Wells Something to Talk About Toastmasters Club, 6:15 p.m., Palo Pinto General Hospital Main Building or on Zoom. For details, contact Karen Shadden at 940-682-6772.FIRST TUESDAY – Palo Pinto County Humane Society Mtg. 5:30 p.m. at You Maka Me Hot Coffee/You Maka Me Sweet Candy across from the Baker Hotel. Contact PPC Humane Society VP Crystal Cameron at 940-445-1493.EVERY WEDNESDAY – Karaoke with Ray Ray at Mels Diner, 5-9 p.m., 816 South Mingus Blvd., Mingus.SECOND & FOURTH THURSDAY – County Crafters Potluck, 5:30-8 p.m., Mineral Wells Senior Center. Bring your favorite craft to work on FIRST FRIDAY – The Palo Pinto County Caregiver Support Group is for those caring for someone with memory loss, dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease to connect and learn with one another. Starts at 1 p.m. at Boyce Ditto Public Library, 2300 SE M.L.K., Jr. St., Mineral Wells. Call 940-328-7880.FOURTH FRIDAY – Free community dinner at First Christian Church, 302 NW 6th St., Mineral Wells. All are welcome.FRIDAY – SATURDAY – Strawn Historical Museum – 119 E. North Front St., Strawn. Open Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free admission. Tours of the recently renovated Texas & Pacific train depot are also available during museum hours.FIRST & THIRD SATURDAY – Let’s Grow Crazy Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.–noon, April–Oct., 500 SE 2nd Ave., Mineral Wells.FIRST SATURDAY – Walk with a Doc, 9 a.m., at the track in front of Palo Pinto General Hospital, 400 SW 25th Ave., Mineral Wells.FOURTH SATURDAY – Trailer Full of Treasures, 9 a.m.–noon, free entry, Thurber Trading Post. Right next door to the Smokestack Restaurant & Patio in Thurber.EVERY SUNDAY – Community Kitchen free dinner, 5-7 p.m., Jesse’s Drive-In 1504 S. Oak Avenue, Mineral Wells.EVERY WEEKEND – Yoga at The Crazy Water Hotel, 401 N. Oak Ave., Mineral Wells. Saturday, 9 a.m. and Sunday 5 p.m.AUG. 15 – Brown Bag on the Brazos, noon. The Brazos River Association’s online information session on what boaters need to know as summer winds down. Learn about a water quality expansion project and hear what to expect from the weather this fall. There will also be a Q&A period. Join from the scrolling link on the BRA home page, www.brazos.org. AUG. 20 – Republican Party of Palo Pinto County hosts Rafael Cruz as a keynote speaker, 6 p.m., Holiday Hills Golf Course, 4801 U.S. Highway 180, Mineral Wells. Cruz is a Cuban-American evangelical preacher and Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz’s father. The event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. AUG. 30 – 1st Annual Senior Prom – The Three Kings Ball, Mineral Wells Senior Center, 102 NW 6th Ave. Hawaiian theme with food, drinks, raffles, prizes, live music, souvenirs and more for all ages. Music includes the kings of country, pop and rock ‘n’ roll. Bruce Hall as Elvis. For tickets call 940-325-6470. Email mwsctx@gmail.com.THROUGH OCT. 4 – Strawn Farmers Market, first Friday of the month, 4-8 p.m., at Strawn Memorial Park, 119 N. Front Park St. VENDORS NEEDED. For more information contact Sheryl Russell at: russell.sheryl@gmail.com.THROUGH DEC. 15 – Palo Pinto County Old Jail Museum, 231 South 5th Ave., Palo Pinto. Open first weekend of March through second weekend of December. Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission. To schedule a special or group visit, call 940-769-2600.