City of Mineola

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.

A note from Republic Services: Hello all, you may have heard by now an ice storm is approaching so we are taking measures to get as much trash picked up as possible before it gets here. For our Thursday routes we will begin pick up an hour early. We will make a decision at 4 a.m. Friday concerning Friday routes depending on how bad the streets are and will get the word to you as quickly as possible. Please stay safe. We do everything possible to not cancel routes. Thank you for understanding.

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

Please be advised that the restrooms at Peterson Park will be closed until further notice due to extreme weather conditions. We will provide an update once they are reopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Heads up! The Mineola Nature Preserve will be closed this Friday through Sunday, January 10-12, 2025.

Take the Necessary Precautions and Be Prepared for the Cold Weather Ahead! By taking these steps, you can help prevent cold weather-related issues and stay safe during this winter season. Stay warm, stay safe, and be prepared!

Save the date! Kid Fish at the Mineola Nature Preserve will take place on February 8th!

Save the Date! 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!

We would be thrilled to have you as a sponsor for our upcoming Dueling Pianos event! Sponsorship opportunities are available online, and you can easily sign up by clicking here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/B3JSP0A05XCK1/checkout/I6TGWA6HRYLYFOSJPGJ77UNH Thank you for your support — we can’t wait to partner with you for this exciting event!

Happy New Year! Please note that city offices are closed today in observance of the holiday. Normal hours will resume tomorrow, January 2nd. Thank you and have a wonderful start to the year!

Congratulations to the Winners of the Shop Local Holiday Promotion! We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Shop Local Holiday Promotion! We received an overwhelming number of receipts, and we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported our local businesses this holiday season. Your commitment to keeping your dollars local means so much to us! Please join us in congratulating the following winners: Adriana Andablo (not pictured) – $300 Cody Pfaff – $200 Sue Wisdom – $100 Mr. Larry Pruitt – "Pieces of Mineola" basket A big congratulations to each of you! Thank you once again to everyone who participated and made this promotion such a success!

Friendly Reminder: Trash Pickup Schedule Due to the holiday, trash pickup will be delayed by one day this week starting on the 1st. Please make sure to have your bins out a day later than usual to avoid missing the collection. Thank you for your cooperation, and Happy New Year!

Tell Us Your New Year's Resolutions! As we step into the new year, we'd love to hear what goals you’ve set for 2025. Whether it's personal growth, wellness, or something fun, share your resolutions with us! Let’s inspire each other to make this year the best one yet.

The City of Mineola sincerely wishes you all a very Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with love, celebration, and joy. Please note, normal hours will resume tomorrow, December 26th.

The Mayor, City Council, and Staff wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Please note that city offices will be closed on Tuesday December 24th and Wednesday December 25th. We hope you have a wonderful holiday!

🎄 Holiday Closures at City Hall 🎄 Just a friendly reminder of of the City Hall holiday closures! Don’t worry—utility payments can still be made on our website at mineola.com or through the City of Mineola app. From all of us at City Hall, we wish you a joyous and safe holiday season! 🌟

🚨 Last Call for Shop Local Holiday Promotion Receipts! 🚨 Today is the final day to turn in your receipts for the Shop Local Holiday Promotion! Don't miss out on your chance to win fantastic prizes! We will be doing the drawing for the winners live on Facebook tomorrow, December 20th! 🎉 Prizes include: $300 Cash $200 Cash $100 Cash And a special prize basket, "Pieces of Mineola"! Be sure to get your receipts in before the end of the day today. Good luck, and we hope to see you there tomorrow on Facebook Live! 🎥✨