City Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
City offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Wednesday, November 12.
We extend our gratitude to all veterans for their service and sacrifice.
👻 Spooky Nights Train Rides 🎃
🚂 Saturday, October 25 | 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Iron Horse Square, Mineola
💰 Completely FREE!
Get ready for a night full of hauntingly good fun aboard the Spooky Nights Train! Join us for an evening packed with free train rides, and Halloween excitement for all ages.
🕒 Train runs continuously from 6–9 PM
🎟️ No tickets required — just come and enjoy!
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly and fun for everyone!
Gather your ghosts, goblins, and brave little monsters and head to Iron Horse Square for a spooktacular evening under the stars!
There is NO CHARGE to enjoy the mini train at Iron Horse Square!
Also in Mineola:
Mineola Historical Museum - 114 N. Pacific St., 10:00-3:00 p.m.
🎄✨ Get ready for a Magical Weekend in Mineola! ✨🎄
Join us December 5–7 for Magical Mineola 2025 — a festive, family-friendly celebration packed with holiday cheer! From snow hills and live reindeer to Christmas lights, performances, and a community tree lighting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🎅❄️
🎁 Best of all — it’s completely FREE, thanks to our amazing sponsors who help make the magic happen every year!
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and come make memories in beautiful downtown Mineola, Texas! ❤️
#MagicalMineola #MineolaTexas #FamilyFun #FreeEvent #ChristmasInMineola
🚂 Saturday, October 18 | 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Iron Horse Square, Mineola
💰 Completely FREE!
All aboard for a Spooktacular evening of family fun at the Ghosts & Goblins Trains! Enjoy a festive night ride through Haunted Iron Horse Square!
Come and take a ride through the night aboard our Halloween-themed trains. Between rides, enjoy the park at Iron Horse Square.
🕒 Rides run continuously from 6–9 PM
🎟️ No tickets needed — just show up and join the fun!
👨👩👧👦 Fun for all ages — costumes encouraged!
Bring your little ghosts, goblins, and ghouls for a frightfully fun evening under the stars at Iron Horse Square!
There is NO CHARGE to enjoy the mini train at Iron Horse Square!
🚂🏁 Tomorrow in Mineola, Texas! 🏁🚂
Get ready for a day full of history, horsepower, vendors, contests food, and fun at the Iron Horse Heritage Festival & Car Show! Come explore classic cars, enjoy live entertainment, and celebrate Mineola’s rich heritage with the whole family. Check out the Chamber website for more information!
📅 Date: Tomorrow, Saturday, September 27th
📍 Location: Mineola, TX
Don’t miss out on a fantastic community event with something for everyone!
#IronHorseHeritageFestival #CarShow #MineolaTX #FamilyFun #ClassicCars #CommunityEvent #MineolaAreaChamberofCommerce
Boil Water Notice Rescinded for Mineola!
Mineola – The City of Mineola has officially rescinded the boil water notice that was issued following a major water leak along Highway 80. Crews have completed the necessary repairs to the water system, and laboratory testing has confirmed that the public water supply is now safe.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has reviewed the results and approved the rescindment. Customers no longer need to boil their water before consumption. Residents may return to normal use, including drinking, cooking, and other household needs.
We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation during this process. The City of Mineola remains committed to providing safe and reliable water service to all residents and businesses.
For additional questions, please contact Mineola Public Works Department at 903-569-3987.
Due to an 8” water main line break on Hwy 80 East from Hwy 69 to Graham Street, from Newsom Street to Blair Street over to Wigley Street, then back down Wigley Street to Hwy 80 we had to shut the water off and the pressure fell below 20 PSI, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Mineola (PWS ID: 2500002) public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Public Works at 903-569-3987. The public water system customers and the executive director shall be able to reach the public water system at one of the numbers listed in this notice. If a customer, individual, or employee wishes to contact the executive director, please call (512) 239-4691.
The City is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which will act as a roadmap for growth and community preservation over the next ten years. Please fill out the public survey and let us know how we can make our special hometown even better! Take the survey here: Mineola Citizen Survey
It’s time to tidy up Mineola! The City of Mineola will be hosting Fall Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (or until the dumpster is full) at the Public Works Department (1824 N Pacific St.).
👉 Open to Mineola residents only – please bring your current water bill and driver’s license.
❌ Not accepted: tires, batteries, paint, refrigerants, petroleum products, or shingles.
📞 Questions? Call Public Works at 903-569-2535.
Let’s work together to keep our community clean and welcoming! 💛🍁
This special event is all about celebrating and connecting with the heroes in our community. Come ride the Union Pacific Mini Train and take the opportunity to meet your local firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and other first responders who work hard every day to keep Mineola safe. ❤️
Saturday, September 6th — 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
200 W. Front St., Mineola, TX
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday! 💙
****WE NEED YOUR INPUT**** The City is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which will act as a roadmap for growth and community preservation over the next ten years. Please fill out the public survey and let us know how we can make our special hometown even better! Take the survey here: Mineola Comprehensive Plan Citizen Survey
🌟 Community Spotlight 🌟
Trisha shared this adorable photo of her kiddo enjoying the park at Iron Horse Square! 💛 She said, “My son absolutely loves this park!”
We’re so glad he does—and thank you, Trisha, for sharing this sweet moment with us! 🛝✨
📸 Have a favorite snapshot while you’re out and about in Mineola? We’d love to see it! Send us your pictures and you might be featured next! Submit them here: https://www.mineola.com/page/send-us-your-pics
🚂 Mark Your Calendars! 🚂
The next Mini Train Run at Iron Horse Square is the First Responder Train 🚒🚓🚑 happening Saturday, September 6th from 11 AM – 3 PM.
This special event is all about celebrating and connecting with the heroes in our community. Come ride the Union Pacific Mini Train and take the opportunity to meet your local firefighters, police officers, EMS and other first responders who work hard every day to keep Mineola safe. ❤️
✨ Free train rides | Family fun | Meet your local heroes
📍 Iron Horse Square – Mineola, TX
Bring the kids, shake a hero’s hand, and enjoy a day of fun and community spirit!
The City is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which will act as a roadmap for growth and community preservation over the next ten years. Please fill out the public survey and let us know how we can make our special hometown even better! Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZfebfAE83C
• August 12th - The City will host two Public Input Meetings from 12 PM-1 PM and 5 PM-6 PM.
• August 13th - A pop-up booth will be set up at different times in various locations across the City.
• August-September - An online survey will be live in early August. Please take 6-8 mins to fill out your response.
• On-going - A live project website will be updated with new research, results, and recommendations as the plan develops.
Your input matters—get involved and make a difference!
The project website can be viewed here - https://arcg.is/1mieHS3
🚂 ALL ABOARD FOR FUN IN MINEOLA! 🚂
Join us Saturday, August 2nd from 9 AM – 1 PM at Iron Horse Square for a FREE, family-friendly event hosted by the Mineola Landmark Commission in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Mineola!
🎉 Enjoy:
Mini Train Rides
Train-Themed Games
Water Activities
Outdoor Games for Kids of All Ages!
💦 After the train fun, head over to the Splash Pad from 4 – 6 PM where Kiwanis will be giving away FREE school supplies to students through 5th grade (Mineola and Alba Golden districts).
📍 Event Locations:
Mini Train: Iron Horse Square Park
School Supplies: Mineola Civic Center Splash Pad
This event is part of the Kiwanis Club of Mineola’s ongoing mission to serve the children of our community — and they’re proudly celebrating 50 years of doing just that!
Don’t miss this exciting day of fun!
The City of Mineola and the Mineola Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce our upcoming golf tournament, Scramble in the Pines, taking place on Friday, October 17th!
Sponsorships and team sign-ups are OPEN NOW!
This tournament will consist of 11 six-man teams with an entry fee of $400 per team. Team entry includes lunch and an event t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for 1st-3rd place teams.
Grab your team and hit the green for a great cause and even greater fun!
Register here today: https://form.jotform.com/252014761717151
For more information, contact the chamber at 903-569-2087 or Jennifer at city hall at 903-569-6183.
I’m asking everyone to please take a moment to vote for Mineola as the People’s Choice Scenic City at https://scenictexas.org/
Just follow these simple steps:
✅ Scroll down the page until you see Mineola
✅ Click it — it will turn navy blue
✅ Scroll to the bottom and hit submit
That’s it! Be sure to share with your friends and family — let’s show our Mineola pride. We truly deserve this recognition! 💙🌳
Get ready for one of the most thrilling events of the year — the 62nd Annual Mineola Fire Department RODEO is almost here!
📍 Mineola Fire Dept. Rodeo Arena – Hwy 69 North
📅 July 11 & 12 | ⏰ 8 PM Nightly
🐂 Slack Night: Thursday, July 10
The arena is being prepped by the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department and the cowboys are gearing up — and we promise, this year’s rodeo is going to be bigger, louder, and wilder than ever.
💰 $10,500 in added money
🐎 Barrel racing, bull riding, team roping, and more
🎠 Junior Barrels (ages 14 & under)
🎉 Rodeo Royalty Coronation – Nightly at 7:30 PM
This isn't just a rodeo — it's a Mineola tradition and a celebration of grit, glory, and hometown pride. Bring your family, your neighbors, and your loudest cheer — and come support the incredible men and women of the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department and the rodeo contestants.
🎟️ General Admission $10
👶 Kids 4 & under get in FREE
🍔 Concessions on-site
🍻 Adult beverages available
🚫 No outside food or drinks allowed
💥 Produced by Flying C Rodeo Company | Sponsored by Peoples
📸 Check out the behind-the-scenes action below — we’re getting ready for YOU!
👇 Mark your calendars, tag your crew, and get ready for two unforgettable nights under the East Texas lights!
#MineolaRodeo #RodeoReady #SupportYourFireDept #CowboyUpMineola
