Welcome to City of Wink City of Wink… the Town That Oil and Friendship Built
Wink began in 1926, when oil was discovered in Hendrick Oilfield. Wink was originally named Winkler, Texas, for the county. However, when a post office was requested during the oil boom in the late 1920s the name Winkler was already in operation and as a result the citizens shortened the name to Wink. Although the City’s population has since declined to become a small oil town, we are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of community our residents hold dear.
Wink was a temporary childhood home to singer and songwriter Roy Orbison. In high school, Orbison and some friends formed the band Wink Westerners. They played country standards and Glenn Miller songs at local honky-tonks and had a weekly radio station on KERB in Kermit, Texas.
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, June 26). Wink, Texas. Wikipedia. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wink,_Texas
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, July 20). Roy Orbison. Wikipedia. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Orbison
Now Hiring - Municipal Court Clerk
NOW HIRING for the City of Wink:
Municipal Court Clerk
The City of Wink is currently taking applications for full time positions for a Municipal Court Clerk. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Pre-employment drug test required.
Benefit package includes Texas Municipal Retirement System with a 2 to 1 match by the City and Employee Health Insurance paid by the City. Applications and job descriptions may be obtained at Wink City Hall, 303 East Hendricks Blvd., Wink, Texas during regular business hours. If you are interested, you are encouraged to turn in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. The City of Wink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Wink VFD is Looking for Volunteers
Wink Volunteer Fire Department is looking for volunteers to join!
If you are interested please contact Johnny Walker or Robbie Wolf for more information.
Johnny Walker: (432) 940-5380
Robbie Wolf: (432) 208-0646
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Wink PD now Sponsoring full Academy
Wink Police Department is now offering a Career Opportunity!
Wink PD is sponsoring full academy education with all expenses paid.
For more information please contact Chief Soltero.
National Night Out 2024
Attn: Wink Residents
Our fifth annual National Night Out will be Friday, August 9th beginning at 6pm behind City Hall.
Please come out and join us for:
Free Food
Free Prizes
Free Games
We hope to see you!
For more information, please contact Mariah at (432) 527-3337
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Now Hiring - Court Clerk
7/16/2024
NOW HIRING for the City of Wink:
Municipal Court Clerk
The City of Wink is currently taking applications for full time positions for a Municipal Court Clerk. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Pre-employment drug test required.
Benefit package includes Texas...
National Night Out 2024
7/3/2024
Attn: Wink Residents
Our fifth annual National Night Out will be Friday, August 9th beginning at 6pm behind City Hall.
Please come out and join us for:
Free Food
Free Prizes
Free Games
We hope to see you!
For more information please contact Mariah at (432) 527-3337
Winkler County Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning
7/1/2024
Please see the attached Orders from Winkler County;
ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING
ORDER PROHIBITING CERTAIN FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF WINKLER COUNTY, TEXAS
If you have any questions please contact the Winkler County Courthouse at (432) 586-6658