Reminder that today (May 4th) is Election Day for City Council Ward 3 and Mineola ISD School Board. These elections are conducted at City Hall from 7 am until 7 pm.
Wow! What a fantastic Saturday in Mineola!!!!! It all starts early at the Mineola Nature Preserve with the May Fiesta 5K, 10K, 15K at 8:00 am with the fantastic Freedom Runners. Don't forget opening day of the Mineola Farmers Market from 8:00 until 1:00. Then, downtown from 10:00 until 4:00, its the annual Mineola Chamber of Commerce Fiesta de Mayo. Food, live entertainment, vendors, contests and more! And certainly don't forget about the Mini Train at Iron Horse Square from 11:00 until 3:00. And all of the usual shopping and amazing eateries and sweets. Don't forget to vote at City Hall from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm. It's a good place to be!
***Music in May Returns Tonight!***
A wonderful tradition! Starting Music in May with Blue Mudbone! Tonight (May 2nd) at the Gazebo on Commerce Street from 6:30-8:30! It's a great kick off to this year's season, and it looks like we've missed any weather!
Bring your chair (or set up at the new 1888 plaza), refreshments, food from nearby restaurants and enjoy one of the most unique entertainments environments in Texas. We don't even mind the train. See you on the bricks at 6:30! - If the weather returns, we'll head over to The Texan Hall by Jorgies and keep it going!
Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Title Sponsor - Beaty Funeral Home, Mineola EDC, Cowburners, Dwell Realty, The Texan Hall By Jorgies, East Texas Burger Company, Savelli Properties, Ranahan, and JEB Mineola.
Harry the Mini Train and volunteers will be delivering some fun times on the FIESTA TRAIN at Iron Horse Square this Saturday during Fiesta de Mayo! The Mini Train will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and rides are FREE! We do gratefully accept donations and sell train souvenirs from the front of the Mini Depot! Come see us!
ARE YOU READY? We are!
So come see us at the train depot pavilion this Saturday from 8am to 1pm for our opening of the 2024 season .
Our produce will be tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and herb baskets.
Also available will be homemade breads and baked goodies, local raw honey, canned goods, handmade soaps, handcrafted jewelry, yard art, home decor, handmade quilts and more!
This year, on a trial basis, we will have a vendor offering dog nail trimming outside the pavilion. PLEASE NOTE - This is on a trial basis. We ask that all customers be responsible pet owners. Your dog must be on a leash, and you must pick up after your pet. Failure to do so may result in fines. Thank you for your cooperation .
Hope to see you there!
It's the first weekend in May, and you know what that means!!!!!! Fiesta de Mayo! The Chamber of Commerce will have all of downtown covered with festive activities from 10:00-4:00 on Saturday, and you don't want to miss it. From the amazing car show to the music, dancers, incredible food, pepper eating contest, artisan vendors and so much more! Call the chamber at 903-569-2087 for more information or just drop by!
It's a MINI TRAIN WEEKEND!!!!
Iron Horse Square on Saturday, April 27th, from 11 until 3:00. Come see the Mineola Landmark Commission and their wonderful volunteers and hop a ride on Harry the Mini Train! Totally Free!
IT'S TIME!!! Join the City of Mineola, the Mineola Meredith Foundation, and the Mineola Economic Development Corporation as we officially open the 1888 Plaza in downtown. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 27th at the Plaza located at 121 South Johnson Street.
Early voting begins Monday, April 22nd through Friday, April 26th, and again on Monday, April 29th through April 30th. Elections will be held for one alderman on the Mineola City Council - Ward 3, and one position on the Mineola ISD school board. These elections will be conducted by the Wood County Elections Department at 200 W. Bermuda St. in Quitman from 8 am until 5 pm. The general election is on May 4th at Mineola City Hall from 7 am until 7 pm.
You might find a deal this weekend! Set among picturesque ranches and rural farmland, the Historic US 80 Hwy Sale gathers hundreds of vendors in pockets along the route. The event stretches nearly 400 miles from Mesquite, Texas through Louisiana to Jackson, Mississippi. Organized by the East Texas Tourism Association, towns along the Texas portion of the trail can be especially active participants. Visitors can find all kinds of antiques, collectibles and yard sale items.
Twice a year, on the third weekend of April and October.
For those interested in setting up shop, there is no requirement to register as an official vendor. According to the website, "Anyone can be a vendor by simply having a yard sale in their yard, in their business, or by setting up in designated vendor locations.
This Saturday's Junk in the Trunk event at the Mineola Civic Center has been rescheduled due to weather. It will now be on June 1st.
Per the organizers of the event:
LOCATION CHANGE:
Due to rain we will be having this event inside of The Line/The Texan Hall by Jorgies.
Please do not let the rain discourage you from coming out to support a great cause.
Also, if you have a silent auction item, please have it to Holly at Ranahan by noon on Saturday.
One week away! The city does have some glasses left if you haven 't secured yours at this time. You can pick them up at City Hall or at the drive through. 8:00am until 4:30 pm (8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday) until they are gone!
Happy Easter Weekend from the City of Mineola Mayor, Council, and staff.
The weekend ahead is looking amazing in Mineola! Iron Horse Square has the Easter Mini Train, a day and evening of events with the Children's Miracle Network at the Mineola Nature Preserve, and the Mineola Community Friends at Logan's place on Sunday afternoon and evening with fun for the whole family! #MineolaTexas
A community Easter event at the Mineola Nature Preserve amphitheater area this weekend : Saturday, March 30th, 9:30 am until 7:00 pm
Egg hunts, Easter Bunny photos, games, prizes and more!!!
Easter Bunny will be available for photos from 9:30-10:30 am
There will even be a concert at 4:00 pm by local favorites, Bobby Irwin and Caleb Hamby
Entry fee for the concert and all other events is by donation!
This is a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network.
The Children's Miracle Network is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals in the U.S. and Canada. Donations support the health of more than 10 million children each year. #mineolatexas #Childrens Miracle Network
Just 2 weeks away from one of the most amazing celestial events of the year!
With the city's position along the line of totality, there are some things that the we were told to expect starting around Thursday next week (April 4). See the link in the comments for some precautions and preparedness suggestions from the city's Emergency Management Coordinator, and the Mineola Fire Department. #mineolatexas #Eclipse2024
Flex starts today, but there will be an entire weekend hearing the sweet ring of those baskets! #MineolaTexas #discgolf #MineolaNaturePreserve
***City of Mineola is Hiring***
We have a position in the Administration/Water department available.
JOB SUMMARY: Utility Billing Clerk/Customer Service
Full-Time
DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the City Secretary, the Utility Billing Clerk/Customer Service Representative is responsible for efficiently managing customer inquiries, processing payments, and performing various administrative tasks for the Water Department, and other city departments as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide courteous and effective customer service in person, over the phone, and in writing.
Address customer inquiries regarding utility accounts, services, and city departments.
Processes utility payments and manage cash receipts.
Handle connect and disconnect orders for water and wastewater services.
Operate computer systems for billing and data management.
Conduct data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
Assist in routine accounting functions.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, sorting, and document retrieval.
Take reservation calls for the Mineola Nature Preserve Park.
More information and application in the links in the comments.
Don't forget to vote tomorrow! March 5 primaries! Voting will be from 7am until 7pm at your designated polling location.
City Hall - 300 Greenville Hwy - for Precinct 2-2
First Methodist Ministries Center - 612 N Newsom Street - For Precincts 2-1 and 2-3
