Iron Horse Square

The 2025 Schedule for the Mini Train at Iron Horse Square Park is Now Available! Get ready for a year full of fun and excitement! The Mini Train is ready to roll with its 2025 schedule, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share this wonderful community asset with you. Whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart, this is an experience you won’t want to miss! Plan your visit, hop aboard, and join us at Iron Horse Square Park for a memorable ride. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thanks to the graciousness of our chef, we’ve been granted an extension on our deadline to submit the final meal count! This means we’re able to extend ticket sales for our Dueling Pianos event. This is your final call to purchase tickets – don’t miss out on this exciting night! Ticket deadline is now Tuesday, February 18th by noon.

🎹 The countdown is on! 🎶 Don't miss the unforgettable night at Mineola Main Street Dueling Pianos Event! 🤩 Tickets are selling fast, and the deadline to purchase is February 10th! ⏰ Join us for a night of live music, food, laughter, and community spirit—all for a great cause! 🎟 Get your tickets now before it’s too late! https://checkout.square.site/buy/6NJ722B6XCET4VFYUXHRZ3T6 #MineolaMainstreets #DuelingPianos #Fundraiser #MusicLovers #DontMissOut

On behalf of the City of Mineola, we would like to extend a warm invitation to you to join us in celebrating the retirement of our esteemed City Manager, Mercy Rushing. Mercy has been an incredible leader and a valued member of our community, and she will be dearly missed. While we are saddened to see her go, we are thrilled that she has exciting plans to enjoy her well-deserved retirement. We hope you can join us in honoring her contributions and wishing her all the best for the future. Please see the invitation with all the details. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to jhenson@mineola.com. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you!

🚨 Attention! 🚨 The Mineola Animal Shelter is currently experiencing issues accessing their Facebook account. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Mineola Police Department at 903-569-6294. This beauty was picked up today on North Newsom. If she belongs to you or you recognize her, please let her owner know to contact the number above! Let’s get her home! 🐾

✨ Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ✨ Today, we remember and celebrate the life and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose tireless dedication to justice, equality, and love continues to inspire us all. His message of nonviolent resistance and his dream of a world where everyone is judged by the content of their character still resonate today. Let’s reflect on how far we’ve come, but also on how much work remains to build a more just and inclusive world. May we continue to fight for equality, stand up for what is right, and carry forward Dr. King’s powerful vision of peace and unity. #MLKDay #IHaveADream #JusticeForAll #Equality #Peace #NonViolence

📢 City Offices Closed for MLK Jr. Day In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all city offices will be closed today, on Monday, January 20, 2025. Utility payments can be placed in the city hall night drop box or paid online at www.mineola.com. We encourage everyone to take this time to reflect on the legacy of Dr. King and his contributions to equality and justice. Thank you for your understanding!

📢 City Offices Closed for MLK Jr. Day In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all city offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. Utility payments can be placed in the city hall night drop box or paid online at www.mineola.com.

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in Mineola on the day he is honored across the nation Monday, Jan. 20. The Mineola Ministerial Alliance will host a Unity in Our Community service at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 304 Stone St. Cody Mize will be the guest speaker. He serves as superintendent of Mineola schools as well as pastor of Cartwright Baptist Church. More Information can be obtained from the Wood County Monitor here: https://www.woodcountymonitor.com/stories/ml-king-unity-service-monday,165285?

Due to inclement weather and in consideration of staff safety, city offices are closed today, Friday January 10th. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Due to inclement weather and in consideration of staff safety, city offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday January 10th. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Please be advised that the restrooms at Peterson Park will be closed until further notice due to extreme weather conditions. We will provide an update once they are reopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Take the Necessary Precautions and Be Prepared for the Cold Weather Ahead! By taking these steps, you can help prevent cold weather-related issues and stay safe during this winter season. Stay warm, stay safe, and be prepared!

Happy New Year! City offices are closed today. Normal hours resume tomorrow, January 2nd.

Tell us your New Years Resolutions!

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!

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!

🚨 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! 🎥✨