The City of Mineola Marketing & Tourism Department hosted the Northeast Texas Tourism Council (NETTC) Meeting on Thursday, November 21st, at the Mineola Civic Center. Mayor Jayne Lankford kicked off the meeting with a warm welcome. Allene Doggett-Smith, a member of the Marketing Advisory Board for the City of Mineola, also attended and showed her support for the event. The meeting saw representation from several cities, including Tyler, Longview, Paris, Palestine, Rusk, Atlanta, Lindale, Henderson, Nacogdoches, Bonham, Gladewater, and Greenville. Mineola's Marketing & Tourism Director, Jennifer Henson, is proud to be a member of this organization, contributing to the growth and promotion of tourism across the region and specifically in our beautiful city.
Thank You to our Tinsel Sponsors! A heartfelt thank you to all of our Tinsel Sponsors for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of these sponsors this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
The Mineola Landmark Commission and Junior Historians will be hosting its “Christmas Past and Present Home Tour” on Sunday, December 8th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served at each location and door prizes will be awarded.
Tickets are $20 and are available the day of the tour at each participating site. They can also be purchased ahead of time at city hall or from any Landmark Commission member. Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit Iron Horse Square and other Landmark and Junior Historian projects.
Representing the present is the home of Brandon and Xan Roberts at 2311 CR 2720. In 2023, the Roberts family realized their dream of building a stunning craftsman-style home, meticulously created to blend with its breathtaking surroundings. Nestled on a sprawling 20-acre lot, they dedicated significant time to find the ideal placement for their new abode, ensuring it harmonized with the natural landscape. The home features traditional architectural elements such as exposed beams and a welcoming front porch, all while offering modern amenities that enhance comfort and style. With a deep appreciation for craftmanship and the environment, the Roberts’ home stands as a testament to thoughtful design and a love for nature.
Thank You to Trinidad Benham Corporation-Mineola! A heartfelt thank you to Trinidad Benham Corporation-Mineola for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like Trinidad Benham Corporation-Mineola this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
Thank You to Lake Country Animal Clinic-Mineola! A heartfelt thank you to Lake Country Animal Clinic-Mineola for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like Lake Country Animal Clinic-Mineola this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
Thank You to MPrints-Printing Inc.! A heartfelt thank you to MPrints-Printing Inc. for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like MPrints-Printing Inc. this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
Thank You to UT Health Hospital~EMS~Air 1! A heartfelt thank you to UT Health Hospital~EMS~Air 1 for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like UT Health Hospital~EMS~Air 1 this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
Thank You to Hayter Engineering! A heartfelt thank you to Hayter Engineering for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like Hayter Engineering this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
The Mineola Landmark Commission and Junior Historians will be hosting its “Christmas Past and Present Home Tour” on Sunday, December 8th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served at each location and door prizes will be awarded.
Tickets are $20 and are available the day of the tour at each participating site. They can also be purchased ahead of time at city hall or from any Landmark Commission member. Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit Iron Horse Square and other Landmark and Junior Historian projects.
Four sites will be on the tour this year. One home representing the past will be the home of Scott and Nancy McDonald at 401 E. Kilpatrick. It is a Tudor Revival style home of medium historical priority built around 1935 by builder, Carl (C. W.) Little, for Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Wheeler Dyer who was the manager of the box factory in Mineola. It was then owned for a long time by the well-known Chaney family and later by various others. The McDonalds purchased the home in 2012 finding the estate in disrepair. They saw the beauty and potential of what the home could become and began a 12-year long period of renovations. They tackled structural issues as well as cosmetic and décor improvements inside and out doing much of the work themselves. They have included many elements such as a renovated fireplace as a beautiful focal point of the main room, a cathedral ceiling, beautiful archways, craftsman style bookcases, an expanded kitchen, a headboard made from a church doorway from Scotland, a ceiling made of lumber from the Old Pine School, a murphy bed, and many other interesting touches throughout the home. A slideshow presentation will be showing in the main room documenting what the home looked like before and during renovations. They have done a remarkable job revitalizing this home into a beautiful, comfortable and functional abode. They also take great pride in the outdoor area of the home and earned ‘yard of the month’ this past year.
CNB will have a blood drive with Carter Blood Care until 3 p.m. this afternoon. What better gift to give during the holiday season?
Thank You to Red Helmet Renovation! A heartfelt thank you to Red Helmet Renovation for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like Red Helmet Renovation this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
Thank You to Ozarka! A heartfelt thank you to Ozarka for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like Ozarka this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
Thank You to Hidden Pines Venue! A heartfelt thank you to Hidden Pines Venue for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like Hidden Pines Venue this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
Thank You to Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Mineola! A heartfelt thank you to Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Mineola for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Mineola this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
Thank You to the Wood County Economic Development Corporation! A heartfelt thank you to the Wood County Economic Development Corporation for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like the Wood County Economic Development Corporation, this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible
Shop Local Holiday Promotion! WIN COLD HARD CASH!
HOW TO ENTER Bring digital or original receipt (dated between Nov. 29th - Dec. 19th), from a Hotel, Restaurant, or Retail Business within the city limits to an official entry location.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS: Mineola City Hall Broad Street Bank CNB First National Bank of East Texas My Credit Union Origin Bank
CLAIMING PRIZES Winners will be contacted within 48 hours to claim prize. Winners will claim prizes at the Mineola City Hall, Located at 300 Greenville Highway. Winner must claim during office hours: Mon-Thurs 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The winner must present a photo ID. Prizes not claimed by January 3, 2025, will be forfeited.
OFFICIAL RULES Must be 18 years or older to participate. A qualifying receipt must reflect a minimum of $20 purchase (between November 29th - December 19th) from a Hotel, Restaurant, or Retail Business within the city limits of Mineola. An individual is eligible for one prize. Individuals entering contest agree to allow the City of Mineola to utilize winner’s name and photos in various media outlets. All personal information collected will be securely destroyed and not provided to any third party. Bank employees & City of Mineola Department Supervisors are excluded from participating.
Thank You to Golden Chick! A heartfelt thank you to Golden Chick for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like Golden Chick, this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
Thank You to The Meredith Foundation! A heartfelt thank you to the Meredith Foundation for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like the Meredith Foundation, this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family. We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
Thank You, Republic Services!
A heartfelt thank you to Republic Services for sponsoring the Magical Mineola event, which will be held downtown on Friday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors like Republic Services, this event is completely free for the entire community to enjoy! We are excited to come together and celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors, friends, and family.
We truly appreciate your support in making this event possible!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Big thank you to our Public Works Department for getting our new 25-foot tree up! Magical Mineola will be bigger and better this year! 🎄
