The city of Mineola is selling the Nature Preserve. Read the full story on our web site.
City Plans to Sell the Mineola Nature Preserve
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Murder Shakes Downtown Mineola
Originally posted on June 16, 2014 @ 10:24 am On Sunday evening, 6-15-14, a Mineola youth was murdered in downtown Mineola apparently after a verbal altercation with another person. 19 year-old Christopher James Griffin was found in the alley behind the…
Munzesheimer Manor Bed and Breakfast in Mineola, the Logical Ending to a Great Story
An interesting story has led to new innkeepers at the historic Munzesheimer Manor Bed & Breakfast in Mineola. Innkeepers Bret and Ashlee are doing everything possible to maintain this historic property as a cornerstone of Mineola while offering their guests the very best possible in accommodations. If you’ve never been in this historic property from a bygone era, stop by sometime. They would be happy to show you around.
Mineola High School Student Lost to Automobile Accident
Originally posted on March 12, 2014 @ 9:12 amA student from Mineola High School, Corey Jackson, died in the hospital Tuesday evening after being airlifted to Tyler as the result of a car accident. Jackson was apparently ejected from the…
Missing City Money Found – Spent on Crimefighting Tool
Originally posted on April 1, 2016 @ 12:01 amAfter an exhaustive audit of city records, Mineola officials have found the missing revenue we reported on back in January. A city official is quoted as saying, “We are glad to have…
Smoking is Out. Vaping is In. Vaportastics, Mineola Texas
Originally posted on December 17, 2013 @ 1:52 pmOver the past few years, the American smoking public has discovered a much better way to deliver their nicotine. “Vaping” is the new, preferred, delivery method for those with a need for…
Meet the Jackets / Pigskin Preview
Saturday evening the community had the chance to meet the 2013 Yellow Jacket football, volleyball, and cross country athletes, as well as the band, color guard, and cheerleaders. Each student was given a star’s introduction as he or she ran through the Yellow Jacket tunnel.
Mineola Iron Horse Heritage Festival – 2013 Schedule
Mineola Iron Horse Heritage Festival is Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. We’ve got a packed schedule of fun, music, great food and carnival rides. This is truly an event with something for everyone in the family. Come enjoy downtown Mineola as you never have before.
Shop the Merry Merchants of Downtown Mineola
Originally posted on August 23, 2014 @ 10:30 am Some of Mineola’s finest businesses have teamed up to distribute fliers to shoppers in town in an effort to promote their businesses. These shops represent some of Mineola’s finest places to…
Mineola City Manager Fired – $1.3 Million in Revenue is Missing
Originally posted on January 7, 2016 @ 1:07 pmDavid Stevenson, City of Mineola Administrator and Secretary has been fired for “gross mis-mismanagement of the city.” Mayor Rodney Watkins, a local insurance agent, says the city is in the middle of…
Mineola Events 10-day Outlook September 6-15
The next 10 days hold a smorgasboard of events – including lots of Yellow Jacket sports!
Meeting Mineola: Bill Pugh
Mineola is home to interesting people with skills and stories that might surprise you, like Bill Pugh. The former Soldier and actor is also a shipbuilder.
Mineola Events August 11-17, 2013
This week’s red-letter days include a casting call, school registrations, Lady Jacket volleyball, the first football scrimmage of the season, and the 1st Annual Shannon Seaton Benefit Softball Tournament. Get ready for a great week!
City of Mineola to Collect Tolls on Commerce Street
In an effort to recoup the funds spent on the Commerce Street overlay, the city of Mineola will start collecting tolls from those using the newly-improved Commerce Street.
The Paper Tiger Rides Again – Mineola Chamber Edition
You might have read the article in the Mineola paper about the Executive Director of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce and the events leading up to this week’s bombshell exposé piece. Chances are you heard about it months ago like everyone else did. Word travels fast in these parts, often with pinpoint accuracy.
New Mineola ISD Band Director Chris Brannan
The first halftime performance of the Mineola Yellow Jacket Band under the direction of Chris Brannan was met with a standing ovation Friday night. It was an encouraging sign for the award-winning director that looks to show Mineola and the band members themselves that the Yellow Jacket Band is its own entity and a Yellow Jacket force in its own right.
Mineola Events, August 17-24, 2013
Barbershop music, Mineola League of the Arts sampler classes, meet the teacher nights, and Yellow Jacket football headline this week in Mineola.
Mineola May Days is Changing
Originally posted on January 7, 2014 @ 1:14 pmThe Mineola Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that May Days will be no longer. They are re-naming the Mineola May Days festival and moving it back to the Mineola Civic Center. This…
Mineola Texas Events August 24-31, 2013
Free clothes for kids, meeting some of our Yellow Jacket stars, and running to feed local families headline this week.
Mineola Property Taxes Set to Stay the Same {UPDATE}
The public will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed tax rate vote coming up at the end of September on Thursday evening at 5:30.