
Today is the Day for our Annual Kid Fish at the Mineola Nature Preserve! We hope to see you there!


The Mineola Kiwanis Club Presents the 16th Annual Chili Cook-Off! Get ready for sizzling competition at their 16th Annual Chili Cook-Off! Whether you’re a chili master or just love tasting new flavors, this event is for you. Make plans to come out and sample a variety of chili options!
Event Details:
Date: February 8, 2025 Location: Mineola Civic Center
For more information or if you have any questions, please refer to the contact details listed on the flyer. Look forward to seeing you there!


🎣 Join Us for the Annual Kid Fish Event! 🐟
Bring the whole family out to the Mineola Nature Preserve for our annual Kid Fish Event on Saturday, February 8th from 9 AM to Noon! 🌳
✅ No fishing license required
✅ Enjoy the beauty of the Nature Preserve
✅ Make lasting memories with your little ones!
It’s a day of fun and fishing! Whether you're an experienced angler or a first-timer, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
🐠 Let’s make this a day to remember! 🌟
#KidFishEvent #MineolaNaturePreserve #FamilyFun #FishingDay #OutdoorAdventure #NoLicenseRequired


The City of Mineola congratulates both of these talented ladies, Kacey Musgraves and Ruthie Foster! 🎉 Kacey Musgraves has really made a name for herself in the country and pop scenes, and it's exciting to hear she's earned her 8th Grammy. As for Ruthie Foster, winning her first Grammy is a huge achievement—her powerful voice and heartfelt blues and folk music have earned her so much respect. Kacey's Grammy was for "The Architect" as Best Country Song and Ruthie's was for "Mileage" as Best Contemporary Blues Album.



🎹 The countdown is on! 🎶 Don't miss the unforgettable night at Mineola Main Street Dueling Pianos Event! 🤩 Tickets are selling fast, and the deadline to purchase is February 10th! ⏰ Join us for a night of live music, food, laughter, and community spirit—all for a great cause! 🎟 Get your tickets now before it’s too late! https://checkout.square.site/buy/6NJ722B6XCET4VFYUXHRZ3T6 #MineolaMainstreets #DuelingPianos #Fundraiser #MusicLovers #DontMissOut


Join Us for the Mineola Historical Museum's Black History Month Program! 🌟
Celebrate Black History Month with a special evening at the Addie E. McFarland Community Center! We are thrilled to welcome Rodney Atkins as our guest speaker for this inspiring program.
🗓 Date & Time: February 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 708 S Stone Street, Mineola, Texas 75773
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Rodney Atkins and engage with the history that shapes our community. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening of learning, reflection, and celebration!
👉 Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and come be part of this important event. We look forward to seeing you there!
#BlackHistoryMonth #MineolaHistoricalMuseum #RodneyAtkins #CommunityEvent #CulturalCelebration


🎹 The countdown is on! 🎶
Don't miss the unforgettable night at Mineola Main Street Dueling Pianos Event! 🤩 Tickets are selling fast, and the deadline to purchase is February 10th! ⏰
Join us for a night of live music, food, laughter, and community spirit—all for a great cause!
🎟 Get your tickets now before it’s too late! https://checkout.square.site/buy/6NJ722B6XCET4VFYUXHRZ3T6
#MineolaMainstreets #DuelingPianos #Fundraiser #MusicLovers #DontMissOut



Attention Mineola Residents: Unclaimed Property from Closed Water Accounts!
Did you know there may be unclaimed credit balances from closed water accounts waiting for you? If you had an account with the City of Mineola that has been closed, you might have money waiting to be refunded!
Claim Your Funds: If there is a balance, follow the process to have the funds returned to you.
It's important to claim any funds before they are turned over to the state as unclaimed property. Don’t miss out on your refund!
For more information complete and submit the form titled Unclaimed Property Form if your name is listed below or at: https://5il.co/36ppv
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On behalf of the City of Mineola, we would like to extend a warm invitation to you to join us in celebrating the retirement of our esteemed City Manager, Mercy Rushing. Mercy has been an incredible leader and a valued member of our community, and she will be dearly missed.
While we are saddened to see her go, we are thrilled that she has exciting plans to enjoy her well-deserved retirement. We hope you can join us in honoring her contributions and wishing her all the best for the future.
Please see the invitation with all the details. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to jhenson@mineola.com. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you!


🚨 Attention! 🚨
The Mineola Animal Shelter is currently experiencing issues accessing their Facebook account. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Mineola Police Department at 903-569-6294.
This beauty was picked up today on North Newsom. If she belongs to you or you recognize her, please let her owner know to contact the number above!
Let’s get her home! 🐾


The Mineola Kiwanis Club Presents the 16th Annual Chili Cook-Off! Get ready for sizzling competition at their 16th Annual Chili Cook-Off! Whether you’re a chili master or just love tasting new flavors, this event is for you. Sign up to enter the contest or make plans to come out and sample a variety of chili options!
Event Details:
Date: February 8, 2025
Location: Mineola Civic Center
For more information or if you have any questions, please refer to the contact details listed on the flyer. We look forward to seeing you there!


📢 City Offices Closed for MLK Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all city offices will be closed today, on Monday, January 20, 2025. Utility payments can be placed in the city hall night drop box or paid online at www.mineola.com.
We encourage everyone to take this time to reflect on the legacy of Dr. King and his contributions to equality and justice.
Thank you for your understanding!


✨ Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ✨
Today, we remember and celebrate the life and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose tireless dedication to justice, equality, and love continues to inspire us all. His message of nonviolent resistance and his dream of a world where everyone is judged by the content of their character still resonate today.
Let’s reflect on how far we’ve come, but also on how much work remains to build a more just and inclusive world. May we continue to fight for equality, stand up for what is right, and carry forward Dr. King’s powerful vision of peace and unity.
#MLKDay #IHaveADream #JusticeForAll #Equality #Peace #NonViolence


📢 City Offices Closed for MLK Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all city offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. Utility payments can be placed in the city hall night drop box or paid online at www.mineola.com.


Make plans to attend tomorrow! Jarvis Christian University invites you to join in for our annual "Unity in the CommUnity" Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place in the Fellowship Hall of the Smith-Howard Chapel on the JCU main campus in Hawkins, Texas.
We look forward to coming together in prayer and fellowship!


Looking for an entertaining and exciting evening? Look no further! Join us at the Mineola Main Street Dueling Pianos event for a night of unforgettable fun and music! 🎶✨ We still have sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets available—don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing experience! Secure your spot today! https://checkout.square.site/.../I6TGWA6HRYLYFOSJPGJ77UNH


The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in Mineola on the day he is honored across the nation Monday, Jan. 20.
The Mineola Ministerial Alliance will host a Unity in Our Community service at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 304 Stone St.
Cody Mize will be the guest speaker. He serves as superintendent of Mineola schools as well as pastor of Cartwright Baptist Church.
More Information can be obtained from the Wood County Monitor here: https://www.woodcountymonitor.com/stories/ml-king-unity-service-monday,165285?


The City of Mineola will be taking applications for candidates in the upcoming General Election. The applications will be available January 15, 2025. The election will take place on May 3, 2025, and the following positions are up for election:
Mayor
Alderman – Ward 1
Alderman – Ward 2
Alderman – Ward 3
If you are interested in running for one of these positions, you may submit your application starting January 15, 2025. Applications will be accepted until February 14, 2025.


Due to inclement weather and in consideration of staff safety, city offices are closed today, Friday January 10th. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, January 13, 2025.


The Mineola Nature Preserve will be closed today, Friday through Sunday, January 10-12, 2025.
