Attractions
The Spirit of the Baker Lives on
By Mandi Dietz
Supposed resident ghosts of Mineral Wells’ famous Baker Hotel will soon need to find a new home, as renovations, totaling
about $58 million, are scheduled to begin January 2017. Allegedly, some spirits occupying the hotel already visit a haunted
house down the street, but now they can check out permanently because exciting things are happening
at the iconic site. Dominating the downtown skyline, Baker is a landmark, and during its glory days, the
opulent hotel drew locals, social elite, politicians and even celebrities such as Clark Gable, Judy
Garland and The Three Stooges. Notorious Bonnie and Clyde also got cozy there. But since its final
closing in the 1970s, only vandals, nature, presumed ghosts and a few brave souls who paid for spooky overnight stays have inhabited
the enchanting property. Baker attained the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Within the last few decades
people could still tour the hotel despite broken glass, standing water and a lack of electricity. However, since, public access
stopped due to Baker being deemed unsafe, ultimately. Or that is until recent investors and visionaries made their move to
breathe life back into the remains of what used to be a national attraction. Now, a development team is making preparations to
restore the dream, long awaited since the town sadly lost its treasure. To read more pick up the October 2015 issue of NTFR.
It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.
Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”
With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.
Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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