Calendar of Events

No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the City of Wells. Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important. 

Know of an upcoming event that we need to add? Give us a call or send us an email and we will be happy to add it for you.

Upcoming Events

Interfaith Food Pantry

Begins: 5/1/2026 - 7:00 am
Ends: 12/31/2026 - 11:00am

The local churches provide a food pantry for anyone in need. The dates of service are listed below.

Vegetable Day                               Pantry Day

1/28/2026                                      1/22/2026

2/25/2026                                      2/26/2026

3/25/2026                                      3/26/2026

4/22/2026                                      4/23/2026

5/27/2026                                      5/28/2026

6/24/2026                                      6/25/2026

7/22/2026                                      7/23/2026                       

8/26/2026                                      8/27/2026       

  

Water Bills

Begins: 5/1/2026 - 8:00 A.M.
Ends: 12/31/2026

Water bills are mailed out on the 1st business day of every month. 

Payments are due on the 1st, 10% late charge is issued on the 17th for all unpaid bills and the final day to pay is the 25th of every month.

Non-payment fees will be added to all unpaid accounts on the following business day and services will be disconnected at noon on the 2nd business day following the 25th of the month.

Failure to receive a bill does not waive fees. Contact city hall for your balance if you have not received a bill.

City employees cannot change the rules and regulations set forth by the city council. To discuss the rules and regulations please attend the city council meeting held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Bench Trial

Begins: 5/6/2026 - 9:00 am
Ends: 11/18/2026 - 10:00 am

Bench Trial Hearings will be held for the traffic cases summoned by Judge Johnson. Only the defendants on the list will see the judge. 

Location: Wells Municipal Court 

Address: 293 Rusk Ave, Wells, Texas 75976

Contact the court for any questions (936) 867-0089

This event will be updated monthly

Council Meeting Reminder

Begins: 5/11/2026 - 7:00 PM
Ends: 12/31/2026 - 9:00 PM

Just a friendly reminder -City of Well's Council Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month @ 7:00 P.M. 

  • We will be posting all of the special meetings on the bulletin board located in the city hall as they are announced. Paper copies of all agendas are also available at city hall.
  • Anytime a meeting is canceled a post will be made on the website. 
  • Anyone visiting the meeting is required to sign in. 
  • Anyone that would like to be placed on the official agenda should contact the city hall before 11:00 a.m. on Friday before the city council meeting.
  • Anyone can speak at the meeting if they arrive at city hall 15 minutes prior to the meeting to sign up for a 3 minute speaking slot.
  • Everyone is welcome to attend the regular and special council meetings. 

Pretrial Hearing

Begins: 5/13/2026 - 9:00 am
Ends: 11/18/2026 - 12:00 pm

Pretrial Hearings will be conducted for all defendants on the list to contest their citation.

A summons has been mailed to the defendant on the summons list. 

Contact the court for any questions (936) 867-0089

This event will be updated monthly

Final Notice Reporting

Begins: 5/14/2026 - 8:00 am
Ends: 12/17/2026 - 5:00 pm

Final Notice letters are mailed monthly to all defendants who have not taken care of their traffic ticket.

Failure to contact the court by the date listed at the bottom of your citation will result in a Violate Written Promise to Appear fine and a warrant issued for your arrest. 

Once a warrant is issued, a hold will be placed on your license with the Texas Failure to Appear Program.

Payments can be made on the Traffic Payment Portal

Contact the court for any questions (936) 867-0089

This event will be updated monthly

Election Day

Begins: 5/18/2026 - 7:00 am
Ends: 5/26/2026 - 7:00 pm

General Primary Run-Off 
Early Voting: May 18th-22nd
Early Voting Location: The River Church, 595 Marcus Alto, Texas 75925
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
General Primary Run-Off Day 05/26/26
Election Day Voting
Location: The River Church, 287 Rusk Ave. Wells, Texas 75976
7AM to 7PM
Sample Ballots are on the Cherokee County Election Website

Cherokee Election Division Website

Wells High School Graduation

Begins: 5/22/2026 - 6:00 pm
Ends: 5/22/2026 - 7:00 pm

Wells High School Graduation will be held at the Wells ISD Gymnasium on May 22, 2026, at 6:00 pm

Congratulations, Class of 2026

Wells ISD Home Page

Memorial Day Holiday

Begins: 5/25/2026 - 8:00 am
Ends: 5/26/2026 - 8:00 am

City Hall and the Municipal Court will be closed on 5/25/2026 for the Memorial Day Holiday.

Juneteenth Holiday

Begins: 6/19/2026 - 8:00 am
Ends: 6/22/2026 - 8:00am

City Hall and the Municipal Court will be closed on 6/19/2026 for Juneteenth Holiday.

July 4th Holiday

Begins: 7/3/2026 - 8:00 am
Ends: 7/6/2026 - 8:00 am

City Hall and the Municipal Court will be closed on 7/3/2026 for the 4th of July Holiday. 

Labor Day Holiday

Begins: 9/7/2026 - 8:00 am
Ends: 9/8/2026 - 8:00 am

City Hall and the Municipal Court will be closed on 9/7/2026 for the Labor Day Holiday.

Columbus Day Holiday

Begins: 10/12/2026 - 8:00 am
Ends: 10/13/2026 - 8:00 am

City Hall and the Municipal Court will be closed on 10/12/2026 for the Columbus Day Holiday.

The City Council meeting will be held at 7:00 pm as scheduled. 

General Election Day

Begins: 10/19/2026 - 7:00 am
Ends: 11/3/2026 - 7:00 pm

General Election Early Voting - October 19th to October 30th 
Early Voting Location: The River Church, 595 Marcus Alto, Texas 75925
7:00 am - 7:00 pm

General Election - Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Election Day Voting Location: The River Church, 287 Rusk Ave. Wells, Texas 75976
7AM to 7PM

Sample Ballots are on the Cherokee County Election Website

Cherokee Election Division Website

Veterans' Day Holiday

Begins: 11/11/2026 - 8:00 am
Ends: 11/12/2026 - 8:00 am

City Hall and the Municipal Court will be closed on 11/11/2026 for Veterans' Day Holiday.

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