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Mineral Wells
A city in Palo Pinto County, Texas — population 15,219 as of 2020.
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September 10Mineral Wells finalized its fiscal year 2026-27 budget and a higher property tax rate, with additional revenue supporting employee pay, public safety, infrastructure and the city’s long-term financial stability.
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September 1The Palo Pinto County Clerk’s courthouse office will temporarily close Sept. 3 for flood repairs. All filings will be handled at the Mineral Wells Annex until the Palo Pinto office reopens.
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August 22Mineral Wells City Council reviewed the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, including major General Fund and Water Utility investments, a strengthened financial outlook and plans for future capital projects.
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August 15Mineral Wells is considering a historic preservation ordinance that would establish a process for future local landmarks and historic districts while creating new protections and review requirements for designated properties.
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August 10Mineral Wells City Council moved forward with a proposed tax rate that could add about $196 annually to the average homeowner’s city property tax bill.
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August 9A 28-year-old man remains in intensive care after being shot multiple times Saturday night in Mineral Wells. Police arrested a 26-year-old suspect at the scene and say there is no ongoing threat to the public
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Mineral Wells by the numbers
- Area
- 20.4 sq mi (52.83 km²), 0.76 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38
- Households
- 5,757
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $55,929
- Median house value
- $161,300
- Office
- CITY MANAGER
- Address
- PO BOX 460, MINERAL WELLS, TX 76068