The city of Grand Saline will be CLOSED Monday, October 13, 2025, in observance of Columbus Day.

LOOKING TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE CITY? We have options available to all. Residency within the city limits is not required. Residency requirements are: Be a resident of the city of Grand Saline OR Be a resident of Van Zandt County; OR Reside within 10 miles of the city of Grand Saline’s boundaries and in a county bordering Van Zandt County.

• The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board is seeking to appoint new board members.

• The Parks & Recreation Board is seeking to appoint new board members.

• The Planning and Zoning Board is seeking to appoint a new board member.

  • Click Application for Board or Committee Positions to fill out application.

🎉 Join Us for NATIONAL NIGHT OUT! 🎉 THIS IS A 100% FREE EVENT!
Come together with neighbors, first responders, and community partners for an evening of fun, food, and friendship. Enjoy games for the kids, bounce houses, dunking booth, food vendors, live music, Sparky the Fire Dog, safety demos, free giveaways, and live entertainment — all designed to build a stronger, safer community at zero cost to you. Don’t miss this chance to connect and celebrate!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
📍 Location: City Gazebo
🕔 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

👮‍♀️ Let’s make our community stronger together!

🎃 TRUNK or TREAT 🎃 The Main Street Program will host the annual Trunk or Treat. Bring your best costumes, creative trunks, and plenty of candy! 🍬 📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025 ⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

• 👻 Join the fun! Set up a decorated trunk and hand out treats to our community kids. Trunk decoration set-up begins at 3:00 p.m.

🗑️  KEEP GRAND SALINE CLEAN!  🗑️

• FALL CLEAN UP /FREE DUMP DAYS: Citizens paying city utilities may utilize the City Dump free of charge from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Thursday, October 30

  • Friday, October 31

  • Saturday, November 1

  🚫 Not Accepted: Tires, Batteries, Paint, or Appliances with Freon.

🛍️ SHOP LOCAL🎁 - November 22, 2025, 9 a.m. - 3 pm.

🎀DECORATE DOWNTOWN (and the Gazebo) 🕯️- November 15, 2025, 8 a.m. until mission complete.

🎄COCOA & CAROLS 2025 and ⭐LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE - Saturday, December 6, 2025

Join us for shopping on Main Street and the annual Lighted Christmas Parade. Events begin at 4 p.m. Parade line up: 5 p.m. Parade starts 6 p.m. This years’ theme is “Peace on Earth.”

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR PET WITH THE CITY OF GRAND SALINE? If your dog or cat is ever lost, registration makes it easy to identify the owner and helps prevent your pet from being sent to the Mineola Animal Shelter. Pet registration can save you from costly shelter fees and, most importantly, helps reunite you with your furry friend faster. Registration is available through the Grand Saline Police Department at the low cost of $10.

10-21-2025: There will be a regularly scheduled Meeting of the City Council for the city of Grand Saline Tuesday, October 21, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at 318 Saline Street, Grand Saline, Texas 75140. The public is welcome to attend.