City of Mineola

The fourth site on the tour representing the past and the present is the new Mineola Country Club building which pays tribute to the Country Club project that Mr. Harry Meredith and Dr. T. B. Reed began working on in 1925. In the late 1920s, those interested in the project purchased the 83-acre Jennings family home place and dairy farm. The old home served as the first club house and a pool was built in 1934. The date given for the incorporation of the Mineola Country Club is January 16, 1932. In 1940, the board decided to borrow money to build a club house. Ironically, Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Wheeler Dyer, the original owner of the McDonalds’ home which is on this year’s tour, was one of the persons, among others, that loaned money for the new club house, and W. C. Little, builder of Mrs. Dyers’ home, was awarded the contract for a complete turn key job for the new clubhouse in the amount of $3,400.00. Peck Collins raised another $100.00 to add the fireplace and a new pool was added in 1957. Sadly, that iconic, well-loved clubhouse burned on August 21st, 2023, but the Mineola Country Club board began making plans immediately to keep the club going and keep the greens available for golf. They operated out of two trailers and later a metal building while planning the new clubhouse. By February 5th of 2024, forms were being set on the previous clubhouse location in preparation for the new Mineola Country Club building built by Michael Cain and CLM Construction with the Grand Opening occurring on October 25th, 2024. Today’s clubhouse includes a wonderful bar area and lounge, pro shop, golf simulator, beautiful covered outdoor patio area for relaxing or outdoor dining, and a restaurant named Logan’s Biscuit Co., with a club membership that has grown to 340 members. The state of the art, modern clubhouse is the next step in keeping alive the project that began almost 100 years ago with the Ladies’, Men’s and Seniors’ Golf Associations, a nice pool area, and beautiful greens with improvements including a new practice putting green. To learn more about MCC and club activities check out their website: mineolagolfclub.com

We wanted to make everyone aware of the upcoming holiday closing dates for City offices. Please refer to the attached flyer for detailed information. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you all a wonderful holiday season!

Don't forget! Next week, on Thanksgiving Day, Mineola Community Friends will be hosting our 2nd Annual Friendsgiving at Logan's Place, located at 536 E Broad St in Mineola. The event will take place from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Please be aware of the following changes to the trash pick-up schedule for this week.

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. A home representing the past is owned by Larry and Sue Wisdom at 512 Sycamore which was built in 1892 by Lorenzo Dow Calloway Jr. It is a Queen Anne T-style home of high historical significance and is the oldest standing house in Mineola. What is now the master bedroom once provided rent-free housing for teachers, and the home served as a nursing home in the 1950s. The Gowan family renovated the home in the 1980s adding a 3-car garage, and the Wisdoms have since turned one of the garage spaces into a beautiful bedroom suite. The Wisdoms have embraced the beauty and history of this home and embody the spirit of Christmas with nostalgic decorations that will take tour visitors back in time. They have even collected more decorations than viewers have seen in the past as they are always looking to add new elements to their Christmas décor. Over the years they have incorporated beautiful selections of furniture, china, paintings and other collectibles. In addition to viewing the inside of the home, this year the Wisdoms have decorated their outdoor garden and pool area that they are calling “Finnland” after their precious young grandson, Finn. It will be a marvelous winter wonderland to explore.

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 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 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 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!

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!

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.

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!

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 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 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 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 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!