City of Mineola

City Hall Closure Notice 🎄

Please note that all City of Mineola offices will close at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 19 to allow staff to attend the annual City Christmas Party. Utility payments can be made online or dropped in the drop box.

We appreciate your understanding and wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

🌟 So Much Fun Happening in Mineola This Weekend! 🌟

Mineola is packed with activities, and you won’t want to miss any of the fun happening around town!

✨ Saturday Events:
🏃 Chasin’ Christmas 5K at the Mineola Nature Preserve
🦅 Birds of Prey Presentation at the Nature Preserve — 9:30 AM
🛍️ Last Holiday Farmers Market of the Season — 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
🎅 Santa at the Mineola Museum — 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
🚂 Mini Train Rides — 4:00 PM–7:00 PM

✨ Sunday Event:
🚵 Mountain Bike 5 x 5 Event at the Mineola Nature Preserve — 1:00 PM

Come out and enjoy a weekend full of festive fun, nature, great shopping, and community spirit. See you in Mineola! 🎄✨

🎶 Christmas Carol Train Rides 🎶
🚂 Saturday, December 13 | 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Iron Horse Square, Mineola
💰 Completely FREE!
Celebrate the season aboard the Christmas Carol Train at Iron Horse Square! Enjoy a magical evening filled with holiday music, twinkling lights, and festive cheer for the whole family.

Sing along to your favorite Christmas carols as you ride the train and soak in the holiday spirit.
🕒 Train runs continuously from 4–7 PM
🎟️ No tickets needed — just come enjoy the magic!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for kids and families — holiday attire encouraged! Bring the family out for a joyful, musical celebration of the season at Iron Horse Square. There is NO CHARGE to enjoy the mini train at Iron Horse Square!

💛 A Huge Thank You to Our Public Works Department! 💛

The City of Mineola Public Works Department absolutely knocked it out of the park with their hard work and contributions to Magical Mineola. From prepping the grounds to working the snow hills and keeping everything running smoothly, their dedication helped bring this event to life.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire team for going above and beyond to make our community shine. Magical Mineola wouldn’t be the same without you! ✨🎄

✨ Magical Mineola Was a Wonderful Success! ✨

What an incredible night in Mineola! Magical Mineola truly lived up to its name — the evening felt straight out of a Hallmark movie, with snow filling the air and joyful holiday spirit all around. ❄️🎄

A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors whose generosity made this event possible, and to our amazing City of Mineola staff for their hard work, dedication, and behind-the-scenes magic. Because of you, our community enjoyed a festive, memorable night that will be cherished for years to come. ❤️

Here’s to the magic of Mineola!

Thank You to Our Tinsel Sponsors-Box Car Ship-n-Print & United Rentals of Tyler

The City of Mineola extends a heartfelt thank you to our Tinsel Sponsors for Magical Mineola 2025. Your generous support helps bring festive cheer, joy, and holiday magic to our community.

We are grateful for your commitment to making this special celebration memorable for residents and visitors of all ages. Sponsorships like yours are essential in keeping Magical Mineola a beloved holiday tradition year after year.

Thank you for helping make the season bright in Mineola! 🎄✨

Thank You to Our Santa’s Helpers Sponsors-Lake Country Animal Clinic & First National Bank of East Texas

The City of Mineola extends a heartfelt thank you to our Santa’s Helpers sponsors for Magical Mineola 2025. Your generous support brings extra joy, warmth, and festive cheer to our holiday celebrations.

We are truly grateful for your commitment to our community and for helping us create a magical, memorable experience for residents and visitors of all ages. Sponsorships like yours play a vital role in making Magical Mineola a cherished tradition year after year.

Thank you for helping make the season bright in Mineola! 🎄✨

Thank You to Our Jingle Bell Sponsor – Holiday Inn Express & Suites

The City of Mineola extends a heartfelt thank you to Holiday Inn Express & Suites for serving as a Jingle Bell Sponsor for Magical Mineola 2025. Your generous support brings warmth, excitement, and festive spirit to this special holiday weekend.

We are truly grateful for your commitment to our community and for helping us create a joyful, memorable celebration for residents and visitors of all ages. Sponsorships like yours are vital in making Magical Mineola a cherished tradition year after year.

Thank you, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, for helping make the season bright in Mineola! 🎄✨

Thank You to on of our Jingle Bell Sponsors– Whataburger

The City of Mineola extends a heartfelt thank you to Whataburger for serving as a Jingle Bell Sponsor for Magical Mineola 2025. Your support brings warmth, excitement, and festive spirit to this special holiday weekend.

We are grateful for your continued commitment to our community and for helping us create a joyful, memorable celebration for residents and visitors of all ages. Sponsorships like yours play a key role in making Magical Mineola a cherished tradition year after year.

Thank you, Whataburger, for helping make the season bright in Mineola!

Thank You to Our Merry & Bright Sponsor – City National Bank

The City of Mineola extends a heartfelt thank you to City National Bank for serving as a Merry & Bright Sponsor for Magical Mineola 2025. Your generous support brings warmth, excitement, and festive spirit to this special holiday weekend.

We are truly grateful for your commitment to our community and for helping us create a joyful, memorable celebration for residents and visitors of all ages. Sponsorships like yours are vital in making Magical Mineola a cherished tradition year after year.

Thank you, City National Bank, for helping make the season bright in Mineola! 🎄✨

Thank You to Our Jolly Sponsor – BroadStreet Bank

The City of Mineola extends its heartfelt appreciation to BroadStreet Bank for serving as a Jolly Sponsor of Magical Mineola 2025. Your generosity and commitment to our community help make this cherished holiday weekend possible.

Because of partners like BroadStreet Bank, families from near and far can enjoy a festive, fun, and memorable celebration filled with lights, laughter, and holiday magic. Your support plays a key role in bringing this event to life, and we are grateful for your continued dedication to Mineola.

Thank you, BroadStreet Bank, for helping us create a truly magical experience for our community.

The City of Mineola is gearing up for Magical Mineola! 🎄✨
Get ready for a weekend full of holiday fun, festive lights, and small-town charm.

🎄 Caring & Sharing Giving Tree at City Hall! 🎄

Our Caring & Sharing Tree is now up in the lobby at City Hall! Each ornament represents a local child, and we invite you to stop by and grab an angel if you can.

Please return all unwrapped gifts with the ornament attached no later than December 8th.

Thank you for helping make the season brighter for families in our community! ❤️🎁

Happy Thanksgiving from the Mayor, City Council, and City Staff

The Mayor, City Council, and City Staff wish everyone a warm and wonderful Happy Thanksgiving!
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community and for the residents who make our city such a special place to call home.

May your holiday be filled with joy, gratitude, and time spent with loved ones.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Holiday Trash Collection Notice

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday and Friday trash routes will be delayed by one day.
Thursday pickup → moved to Friday
Friday pickup → moved to Saturday

All other routes will run as normal.

Thank you for your understanding, and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Update on Magical Mineola Activities

Due to the recent equine health outbreak, the difficult decision has been made to cancel pony rides for this year’s Magical Mineola festivities. This precautionary measure is being taken out of an abundance of caution and with the health and safety of the animals as our highest priority.

All other activities will continue as planned, and we look forward to welcoming you for a festive and memorable weekend. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our community—and our animals—safe.

You are invited to attend the dedication at the Amtrak Depot at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday November 21st.
The daughter and grandchildren of former railroad man Bob Ballard are coming to Mineola to dedicate a display honoring their father/grandfather at
11:00 am, Fri. Nov 21 at the Amtrak Depot.