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! 🎥✨
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🎄🔔
The Salvation Army Mineola, Texas Service Unit is seeking volunteers for the Christmas 2024 Bell Ringing tomorrow, December 19th! Help spread holiday cheer while supporting a great cause!
📞 To sign up, please contact:
Roy at (817) 475-9840
Beth at (817) 229-4330
Your time and support make a difference – thank you for helping us serve the community!
More stunning pictures of our gem, the Mineola Nature Preserve, have been submitted to us. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Rhonda McCoy for sharing these breathtaking beauties! The preserve truly offers some of the most picturesque scenery. If you haven’t visited in a while, now’s the perfect time to make plans—you won’t regret it!
Congratulations are in order for our City Secretary/Finance Director, Cindy Karch! She has successfully completed the Certified Public Manager (CPM) course through Stephen F. Austin University. This is a significant achievement and a testament to Cindy's dedication and commitment to excellence in public service. We are proud of her hard work and look forward to seeing the continued positive impact she will make in our community. To learn more about the certification, please visit www.texascpm.com
Mineola and Wood County Law Enforcement will be at Dairy Queen of Mineola this evening from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. taking donations for our annual Blue Santa/Shop With a Cop.
Blue Santa is a program that provides gifts to children in need during the Christmas season. In Wood County, Texas, Blue Santa has been supported by local law enforcement and community organizations through fundraisers and toy donations.
Join us in our 5th year to raise funds to support the Wood County First Responders Association Wood County Blue Santa program. Since 2019 law enforcement agencies in Wood County have raised money to fund this event that pairs children who are less fortunate with police officers and other first responders as they go on a shopping spree at Walmart. Approximately 200 kids and $75,000 has been raised since its inception. Please consider a cash donation to this awesome program. The Wood County First Responders Association is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
🎉 Happy December Birthdays! 🎉
We had a fantastic time celebrating the birthdays of two amazing team members yesterday: Kyle McCoy, Public Works Director, and Felicia Condry, Lead Utility Billing Specialist! 🎂🎈
Please join us in wishing them both a very happy birthday and another year full of success, happiness, and celebration! 🥳🎉
As we begin to gear up for the annual Mineola Main Street's Dueling Pianos event, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to BroadStreet Bank for being our title sponsor. Your support is invaluable!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to any Main Street Board member or Doris Newman at 903-569-6183. You can also use the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
The Dueling Pianos event has been a huge hit in the past, and we’re looking forward to making this year’s event even better!
The Freedom Runners will have their Season's Greetings 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon at the Mineola Nature Preserve this Saturday Dec 14th, Start time - 8:30AM!
For more info: www.thefreedomrunners.com
Welcome to the Season's Greetings 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon!
- free photos
- course through beautiful nature preserve on railbed trail
(~25% paved, 75% hard packed gravel/dirt)
- 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, half marathon run or walk open for all
Bib pick up - 8:00-8:30AM
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
5k repeats the out and back one time
10k repeats the out and back two times
15k repeats the out and back three times
Half marathon is 4.36 mile out and back repeated 3 times
* there will be water, Gatorade, and Gu gels at the start/finish/turn around area so each the 10k will pass it half way, and the 15k will pass it at 5k and 10k
- 15k/half marathon time limit is 3.5 hours to finish by 12PM, please email info@thefreedomrunners.com for an early start option
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 Pavilion)
Parking - free parking in the Mineola Nature Preserve parking lot near the Pavilion
Only 15 days until Christmas! 🎄 This holiday season, SHOP LOCAL. Visit our historic Main Street City, where you’ll discover a unique selection of shops offering one-of-a-kind gifts. Mineola welcomes you with open arms! Come enjoy the festive spirit of our vibrant community!
Mineola and Wood County Law Enforcement will be at Brookshires Mineola parking lot this evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. taking donations for our annual Blue Santa/Shop With a Cop.
Blue Santa is a program that provides gifts to children in need during the Christmas season. In Wood County, Texas, Blue Santa has been supported by local law enforcement and community organizations through fundraisers and toy donations.
Join us in our 5th year to raise funds to support the Wood County First Responders Association Wood County Blue Santa program. Since 2019 law enforcement agencies in Wood County have raised money to fund this event that pairs children who are less fortunate with police officers and other first responders as they go on a shopping spree at Walmart. Approximately 200 kids and $75,000 has been raised since its inception. Please consider a cash donation to this awesome program. The Wood County First Responders Association is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
The annual window decorating contest judging took place yesterday evening, and we had an esteemed panel of judges: Gwen Winters, Assistant Vice President at Jarvis Christian University; Terry Eaton, Mineola City Council member and Mayor Pro-Tem; and Angela Albers, Wood County District Attorney. The judges were expertly escorted through Mineola by Doris Newman, the City of Mineola’s Main Street Manager and Historical Preservation Officer, to ensure every window was reviewed and no one was overlooked.
The judges certainly had a challenging task, as our merchants did an outstanding job decorating their windows. Their creativity and effort have truly enhanced the beauty and holiday spirit of our historic downtown. A big thank you to all who participated — your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! The winners will be announced at the Magical Mineola Event!
Blue Mudbone is set to perform this Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Magical Mineola Event! 🎶✨ Come out and enjoy an evening of incredible music, fun festivities, and great company. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable experience! Magical Mineola is set to be a fun filled, festive evening!
Blue Mudbone was originally formed in 2019 and by a group of four Mineola HS graduates. The band performs locally (churches, various music venues, and special events) and is currently the House Band for The Beckham Hotel in Mineola. The band is made up of Jay Horton (guitar/banjo/vocals), Joe Williams (guitar/mandolin/vocals), Roy Dean (bass guitar/vocals), & Ken Smith (harmonica /vocals). The band recently added Rodney Mize (Drums and vocals). Rodney’s roots are in Mineola but spent his younger years in Amarillo and got here as fast as he could. The band’s music is made up of 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s acoustic rock, blues, bluegrass, gospel, and country. Horton is a retired Methodist Minister and has played professionally for several years including several years with his band in Houston, Sundog Weaver. Williams a retired bank holding company CEO/Owner, has been performing for over 50 years including many years with his family gospel group, The Williams Family Trio, and later with The Canaan-Heirs Gospel Quartet. Williams has played in church bands for many years. Mize had been active in music all his life (vocals, percussion, piano, and brass) and has performed in and around the Mineola area since his arrival. Dean and Smith, both are retired railroad employees. Dean is relatively new to music performance and Smith has performed locally in churches and civic events. The band emphasizes fun and audience participation. For booking info call Joe Williams at 214-850-0832.
We hope to see you there!
*****************CARING & SHARING IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS*****************
There is no need to sign up, just bring yourself and friends on any of the days shown on the attached schedule.
If you can't make it to one of the work days, would you do me a favor and share this post! Helping to spread the word will be greatly appreciated.
If you want to make a further commitment, donations for this years' program can be mailed to Mineola Caring & Sharing, P.O. Box 633, Mineola, TX 75773. Any and all contributions are appreciated.
