Mineola Nature Preserve

🌟 Your 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 lead 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 lead 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! 📍 #VisitMineola #EastTexasEvents #WeekendVibes #MineolaNaturePreserve #Mineolaleagueofthearts

🦉 Bird Bingo at the Mineola Nature Preserve! 🐦 Looking for a fun and educational way to explore the outdoors with your family this summer? Join us for Bird Bingo—a free, self-guided activity at the Mineola Nature Preserve! Grab a bingo card at the Nature Preserve Pavilion, City Hall, Mineola Farmers Market or Lost Creek downtown and see how many native East Texas birds you can spot. It’s a great way for kids and adults to learn about nature, stay active, and enjoy our beautiful preserve all summer long. 📍 Open daily | 🎯 All ages welcome | 📸 Don’t forget your binoculars! #MineolaNaturePreserve #BirdBingo #FamilyFun #ExploreMineola #EastTexasBirding

🎆 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

The Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River encompasses 2,911 acres of rich East Texas Land with 20 miles of equestrian trails, a covered pavilion, 14 hookups, 20 uncovered horse pens and 8 covered horse pens. Come enjoy the preserve with your horse and connect with fellow equestrians! Please reserve amenities through the link below. They are anticipated to fill up fast! https://www.camplife.com/1408/reservation/step1 Event Details Saturday and Sunday Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome. The Terrain Terrain consists of rolling hills. Ground is not rocky. Rock boots/horse shoes not necessary. Meals Warm Dinner will be available for purchase on-site Saturday after the ride in addition to Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday. Please reserve when registering. Awards Beautiful ribbons - 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced! 1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17), 1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12), and 1st place Newcomer. Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) - Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards! Equine Awards - Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine. Rider Awards - You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden. Additional Fees Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration. https://www.equinetrailsports.com/event_group/13406/view

🎶 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

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! Shop our other products at https://mineola-nature-preserve.square.site/

📣 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

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.

The Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River encompasses 2,911 acres of rich East Texas Land with 20 miles of equestrian trails, a covered pavilion, 14 hookups, 20 uncovered horse pens and 8 covered horse pens. Come enjoy the preserve with your horse and connect with fellow equestrians! Please reserve amenities through the link below. They are anticipated to fill up fast! https://www.camplife.com/1408/reservation/step1 Event Details Saturday and Sunday Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome. The Terrain Terrain consists of rolling hills. Ground is not rocky. Rock boots/horse shoes not necessary. Meals Warm Dinner will be available for purchase on-site Saturday after the ride in addition to Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday. Please reserve when registering. Awards Beautiful ribbons - 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced! 1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17), 1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12), and 1st place Newcomer. Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) - Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards! Equine Awards - Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine. Rider Awards - You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden. Additional Fees Payment for ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration. Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration. https://www.equinetrailsports.com/event_group/13406/view

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.

Please note that City Hall will be closed on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of the holiday. 💧 Water bill payments can still be made: Online at www.mineola.com , or Dropped in the drop box located at City Hall. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, April 21, 2025. We appreciate your understanding and wish everyone a safe and peaceful Good Friday and Easter weekend! 🌸

The City of Mineola is committed to supporting efforts that address food insecurity and provide vital resources to our residents. With 15.4% of our community living below the poverty line, ensuring access to nutritious food is a key priority. The City is working alongside organizations such as the East Texas Food Bank and local food pantries to help connect residents with available resources, including: Bread of Life Ministries Kindness Kottage Rosehill Food Pantry Mineola High School Football Parking Lot (Mobile Pantry) Mineola United Methodist Church (Senior Box) Additionally, community programs such as the Kids Backpack Program, Summer Free Food Program, and Senior Box Program provide essential support for families and individuals. Residents can also seek assistance through the Benefits Assistance Program, which helps eligible individuals apply for services such as SNAP, Medicaid, and CHIP. The City encourages residents to learn more about available food assistance programs and ways to get involved. For information on how to access services or volunteer, please visit https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/programs/benefits-assistance/  Please note: Donations made through this QR code will directly support food assistance efforts within the City of Mineola, helping local families and individuals in need. Supporting Community Well-Being Ensuring that all residents have access to basic needs is a priority for a strong and thriving community. The City of Mineola will continue to collaborate with local organizations to help connect residents with food assistance programs and encourage community participation in hunger relief efforts. For additional details on food assistance programs and community initiatives, please visit www.mineola.com or contact local service organizations. If you would like to connect directly with the East Texas Food Bank, please reach out to: Shuneda Sterrett Regional Corporate Engagement Advisor Cell: 903-720-6366