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Mineral Wells, Texas, is a diverse and spirited community located in Palo Pinto and Parker counties. The area boasts excellent employment and business opportunities, and our stunning landscapes can turn tourists into residents! The ever-growing Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce is comprised of 430 members -- the "Center of the Business Community." The Chamber also serves as a Convention and Visitors Bureau for Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto County, our staff of five ready to help your event or relocation succeed.

Palo Pinto County lands State Bowfishing Tourney

PK Lodge, LP, on beautiful Possum Kingdom Lake, is pleased to host the Texas State Bowfishing Tournament on August 28, 2010, with the support of the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce.

Bow fishermen and women from all around the United States are expected to participate. This prestigious event introduces a new sport to our region on a big scale and invites new people to our area. The tournament benefits PK Lake by removing large numbers of carp, buffalo and gar along with many other varieties of invasive species.

The Texas Bowfishing Association selected PK Lodge to host the 2010 State Bowfishing Tournament after a competitive process. The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to sponsor this tournament, as events of this nature encourage tourism to the area. For more information on how to register your team, visit http://www.texasbowfishingassociation.com/.

Magazine: Mineral Wells the perfect getaway

The March 2010 issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine said of Mineral Wells: "the town offers outdoor activities and colorful history to those seeking a restorative weekend." Local attractions like the Old Jail Museum and Washing Machine Museum "enthrall" visitors, the Famous Water Co. and Silk Stocking provide Texas Friendly Hospitality, and the state trailway provides the perfect outdoor adventure. Read the full article here.

Business Spotlight: Freeze Carpets

Freeze Carpets is a family owned and operated floor covering business located in Downtown Mineral Wells at 312 S.E. 1st Avenue. The store was opened in 1967 by Mary Baugh and later bought by Jerry and Linda Watts and Gary and Tammy Lovell in 1989. Freeze Carpets offers a full line of floor covering including: SHAW, MOHAWK, MANNINGTON, TARKETT, KARDEAN, DALTILE, and INTERCERAMIC. They also offer blinds, wood shutters, and glass blocks. Their experienced installers can help you design your dream bath or kitchen.

Freeze Carpets guarantees all installations and gives free estimates. Feel safe letting Freeze Carpets installers in your home. Our family installers are Jerry’s son in-law, Johnny Burns, who has been installing since 1987 and Gary Lovell’s son, Jerry, who has been installing since 1998. Both have impeccable reputations. Freeze Carpets’ store hours are Monday-Friday 8:00-5:30 and on Saturdays 9:00-2:00. Call anytime, because late night and weekend appointments are available: 940-325-2269.