Mineral Wells aims to become "wellness capital" of Texas

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Mineral Wells residents may see their community designated as Texas' "wellness capital."
Mineral Wells residents may see their community designated as Texas' "wellness capital."

Texas State Sen. Glenn Rogers has formally filed a pre-session bill that would designate Mineral Wells as “The Wellness Capital of Texas.”Rogers, R-Graford, said in an interview Mineral Wells and the surrounding area “has become an increasingly popular destination for travelers seeking wellness experiences.”

"Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto County are growingly popular destinations for health and wellness seekers who can enjoy outdoor fun and adventure in three local state parks," according to a news release from the Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce.“Thanks to the discovery of our rich mineral waters, Mineral Wells was built on the health and wellness seeker,” said Chamber of Commerce President/CEO David May. “People, including movie stars and professional athletes, traveled from around the world to drink up and soak in our water.

May said with the recent reopening of the Crazy Water Hotel and the planned reopening of the Baker Hotel andSpa, as well as other health and wellness attractions, "we are returning to those health and wellness roots."

The proposed legislation reads, in part, “Through its burgeoning wellness industry and its abundance of natural attractions, Mineral Wells is building on its heritage as one of the Lone Star State’s premier destinations for wellness getaways and elevating its reputation as a haven for both recreation and relaxation.”Chamber Marketing Director Rose Jordan has been leading and creating the Chamber’s new health and wellnessinitiatives.

“Since deciding to return to our roots as a wellness destination just over a year ago, our community has been working diligently and enthusiastically to create a place where the healthy choice is the easy choice for locals and tourists,” she said.

Jordan said she is excited about new community collaborations through creation of the Crazy Wellness Retreats.

“We’re excited to be members of the Wellness Tourism Association,” Jordan said. “They’ll be coming to Mineral Wells in December to conduct a wellness tourism audit to help us identify our strengths and build a game plan to develop and attract the assets we need to fill our gaps.”

The Texas Legislature convenes again in January.

This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Will Mineral Wells become "wellness capital of Texas"?