City of Mineola

🌟 Weekend in Mineola – June 7–8 🌟 Make the most of your weekend in charming Mineola, TX! 🎶🌳🐅 Saturday, June 7: • Mineola Farmers Market - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Scavenger Hunt Mini Train - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Mineola Historical Museum Open - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Mineola League of the Arts Wood Carvers & Burners Show - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Lake Country Playhouse Drive in Movie Night - 8:00 p.m. seating - Movie beings at 8:30 p.m. • Bird Bingo - Self-led activity - Cards available at Lost Creek downtown • Mineola Nature Preserve Open 7:30-Sunset Sunday, June 8: • Namaste in Nature - Free yoga & hike at the Mineola Nature Preserve-10 a.m. • Bird Bingo-Self-led activity - Cards available at Lost Creek downtown • Mineola Nature Preserve Open 7:30-Sunset 🎨 Shop local, dine downtown, and explore the natural beauty of East Texas. Whether you're here for a day or a weekend getaway, there's something for everyone!

🎆 Help Light Up Mineola This 4th of July! 🎆 We’re counting down to a spectacular Independence Day celebration — but we need YOUR help to make the fireworks fly! Every donation, big or small, helps bring the sparkle to our skies and smiles to our community. Support the show. Celebrate freedom. Give today! 💥 Donate at https://mineolatx.municipalonlinepayments.com/mineolatx/easypay Let’s make this year’s show the biggest and brightest yet!

📢 Happening Today! Join us for the City of Mineola Budget Community Engagement Meeting 🏛️ 🗓️ Date: Today, Thursday, May 29, 2025 🕠 Time: 5:30 P.M. 📍 Location: 300 Greenville Ave., Mineola, Texas 75773 Make your voice heard and help shape the future of our community! 📝 Don’t forget to complete the Budget Priorities Survey — scan the QR code or visit https://forms.office.com/r/DdcFAMuSBq #MineolaTownHall #CommunityEngagement #BudgetMeeting #MineolaTX

🎶 Live Music This Thursday! 🎶 Join us for the last evening of Music in May featuring The Purple Hulls this Thursday evening from 6:30–8:30 PM at the Gazebo in downtown Mineola! Bring your lawn chairs, friends, and family for a great night of music under the stars. 🌟 See you there!

📢 City Office Closure Notice In observance of Memorial Day, all city offices will be closed on Monday, May 26. We honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27. Thank you for your understanding, and have a safe Memorial Day.

🎶 Tuesday Tunes at Peterson Park! 🎶 Join us for a midday musical break this Tuesday from 12 PM to 1 PM at Peterson Park. Bring your lunch, enjoy live local music, and soak up some sunshine! ☀️🎤🎸 #TuesdayTunes #PetersonParkVibes #LunchtimeLive

🚶‍♀️ Mineola Residents – We Need Your Help! 🚶‍♂️ The City of Mineola is considering a new pedestrian bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad—connecting Commerce Street to West Front Street near North Johnson Street. This project could greatly improve safety and accessibility in our community, and your input is crucial! 📝 Please take a moment to complete this short survey: 👉https://forms.gle/zaaJk8fTQ8wC3jEN8 Your voice will help shape a safer, more connected Mineola. Thank you for your support!

Attention City of Mineola Residents! We want to hear from YOU! Help shape the future of our community by completing our short survey and joining us for a Town Hall Meeting on: 🗓Thursday, May 29th 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 300 Greenville Ave, Mineola, Texas 75773 Your input is vital to ensuring that decisions reflect the needs and priorities of our residents. This is your chance to be heard. ✅ Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/DdcFAMuSBq 👥 Join the conversation on May 29th! Let’s build a better future—together. 💬🏡 #TownHall #CommunityVoices #GetInvolved #YourOpinionMatters

🎶 Get ready to enjoy the sound of Venture South this week at our Music in May event! 🌟 🎤 Live music, good vibes, and community fun await you this Thursday at the gazebo in Mineola from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Bring your lawn chair, grab a friend, and settle in for an evening of incredible music and hometown charm. 🛍️ Come early to explore local shops and grab a bite at your favorite Mineola eatery—support small businesses while soaking up the festive atmosphere! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎸✨ #MusicInMay #MineolaEvents #VentureSouthLive #ShopLocal #CommunityVibes

The Mineola Police Department is actively participating in the statewide "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is intensifying seat belt enforcement through its annual "Click It or Ticket" campaign, which runs from May 19 to June 1, 2025. This initiative coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, a peak travel period, and is part of the broader All-American enforcement campaign by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The campaign aims to reduce these numbers by encouraging all occupants to wear seat belts at all times. https://youtu.be/JAtSgGNDQk8?si=BnGUi3fcrFhz1y6p

Lots to Do in Beautiful Mineola This Weekend! Looking for weekend plans? Come experience all that Mineola has to offer! Saturday, May 17 is packed with activities: 🏃‍♂️ Spring Sensation 5K, 10K, 15K & Half Marathon at the Mineola Nature Preserve – a great way to get outdoors and challenge yourself on a scenic course. 🚂 Mini Train Rides at Iron Horse Square Park from 11 AM to 3 PM – fun for the whole family! 🥕 Farmers Market on Front Street from 9 AM to 2 PM – shop fresh produce, handmade goods, and support local vendors. 🛍️ Don’t forget to stroll through Downtown Mineola, where you’ll find unique shops and delicious restaurants. Sunday, May 18 offers a chance to unwind: 🧘‍♀️ Free Yoga & Hike at the Mineola Nature Preserve starting at 1 PM – bring a mat, comfortable shoes, and enjoy nature at its best. There’s something for everyone – come enjoy a full weekend in charming Mineola, Texas!

There are two exciting events happening this weekend at the Mineola Nature Preserve: 🏃‍♀️ Spring Sensation 5K, 10K, 15K & Half Marathon Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: Race day registration opens at 7:00 AM; races begin at 8:15 AM Hosted by The Freedom Runners 🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Hike with Emma Brian Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM Join Emma Brian for a rejuvenating afternoon of yoga followed by a scenic hike through the Preserve's trails. This event is free of charge and offers a perfect opportunity to connect with nature and fellow community members. All skill levels are welcome—just bring a mat and comfortable shoes. Both events offer unique ways to enjoy the natural beauty of the Mineola Nature Preserve. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself in a race or relax with yoga, there's something for everyone this weekend.

Support the Mineola Nature Preserve! Get your Mineola Nature Preserve T-Shirt and show your love for nature while giving back! 👕 Sizes Small–XL: $20 👕 Sizes 2XL & 3XL: $22 🌿 All proceeds go directly to supporting and maintaining the Preserve. Available now – wear your support proudly!

📣 Attention City of Mineola Residents! Your Voice Matters – Let Us Hear From You! The City Council wants to know what matters most to YOU. This is your chance to help shape the future of Mineola by sharing your thoughts, ideas, and priorities. ✅ Take a moment to complete our community survey and let us know what’s important to you and your family. 📌 Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/DdcFAMuSBq Thank you for helping us make Mineola an even better place to live, work, and grow! #MineolaTX #CommunityVoices #HaveYourSay #CityOfMineola #PublicInput #CivicEngagement

📅 National Police Week | May 12–18, 2025 👮‍♂️ Honoring Our Heroes in Blue This week, the City of Mineola joins the nation in observing National Police Week—a time to honor the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our communities with courage, integrity, and sacrifice. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Mineola Police Department for their commitment to keeping our city safe. Your service is the backbone of our community, and we thank you for all that you do. We also pause to solemnly remember the law enforcement officers across the nation who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their courage will never be forgotten, and their legacy lives on in the communities they gave everything to protect. Let us take this week to express our appreciation to those who serve, and to honor those who have fallen. 💙 Thank you, officers. We stand with you. #NationalPoliceWeek #MineolaTX #HonorTheFallen #ThankYouOfficers #PoliceWeek2025 #BackTheBlue

Spring Sensation 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon 5/17/25 -- 8:00AM Mineola Nature Preserve - Mineola, TX Welcome to the Spring Sensation 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon! - free photos - course through beautiful nature preserve on railbed trail (~25% paved, 75% hard packed gravel/dirt) - 5k is out and back in Mineola Nature Preserve - 10k is the 5k course repeated twice - 15k is the 5k course repeats three times - half marathon is 4.36 miles repeated three times - medals for all participants, no shirts to keep costs low - results posted on the website evening of the race - small, fun, friendly 5k, 10k, 15k run or walk open for all ​Date - Saturday, May 17th, 2025 ​Start time - 8:00AM ​​Bib pick up - 7:30-8:00AM ​Register online through either paypal.com or active.com.   Please only choose one method of registration.  You will receive a confirmation email within 12 hours after registration.  Please only register through one site. ​Race day registration available - 5k $25, 10k $30, 15k $35, half marathon $40 ​Course info -- 5k repeats the out and back once - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7663707 10k repeats the out and back two times with water/Gatorade at the 5k point 15k repeats the out and back three times with water/Gatorade and Gu gels at 5k & 10k ​Half marathon is 4.36 mile out and back repeated three times wither water/Gatorade and Gu gels at mile 4.36 & 8.72 - https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7710807 Half marathon time limit 3.5 hours to finish by 11:30.  If more time is needed please email us at info@thefreedomrunners.com for early start ​Please watch your footing on the trail, some areas can have small sections that can get rocky and/or muddy, and always watch for snakes! ​Location - Mineola Nature Preserve (start and finish near the Disc Golf Course & Pavilion) In google maps use Mineola Disc Golf Course​ Google maps link - https://goo.gl/maps/agmwQWRXdqLMfTMM9 In Apple Maps app can use Mineola Nature Preserve ​Parking - free parking in the Mineola Nature Preserve parking lot near the Disc Golf Course/Pavilion The gate to the preserve opens by 7:30AM. Waiver ​Waiver - please sign waiver after registering and submit via email to info@thefreedomrunners.com, or bring on race day, or we will have copies to sign at bib pick up.

Important Update: Water Bill Format Change As part of our recent software transition, we have updated the format of our water bills. Water bills will no longer be delivered as postcards. Instead, they will now arrive in a sealed envelope as a letter. This change helps us improve security and privacy while allowing for a more detailed bill format. Thank you for your understanding as we continue working to improve our services.

Boil Water Notice Rescinded – Goodson Circle We are pleased to inform residents of Goodson Circle that the Boil Water Notice has been officially rescinded. Water quality testing has confirmed that the water is now safe to drink and use without boiling. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

***BOIL WATER NOTICE*** Attention City of Mineola Residents: Due to a contractor hitting a main water line, Residents on GOODSON CIRCLE will be without water this evening and are currently under a BOIL WATER NOTICE. THIS IS ONLY FOR GOODSON CIRCLE IN MINEOLA, TX - NO OTHER AREAS ARE IMPACTED

🐾 Animal Control Officer Appreciation 🐾 Today we pause to recognize the dedicated Animal Control Officers, Jordanna & Cody, who serve the City of Mineola with compassion, courage, and commitment. From rescuing lost pets to ensuring the safety of our neighborhoods, these officers handle every call with care and professionalism. They work tirelessly—rain or shine—to protect both animals and people! Whether it’s reuniting a furry friend with its family or stepping in when animals are in distress, our Animal Control Officers are everyday heroes making a big difference behind the scenes. 🐶🐱🦮🐾 THANK YOU for your hard work, your big hearts, and your unwavering dedication to the animals and citizens of Mineola. You are deeply appreciated! 💙 #AnimalControlAppreciation #MineolaPD #ThankYouACO #CityOfMineola #ProtectingPawsAndPeople