“It was a good night at the council, a great day for Quitman,” summarized Mayor Randy Dunn upon completion of last Thursday’s city council meeting. He added that progress had been made on the issue of housing, on lodging and for investment in the city.

The council unanimously approved two incentive agreements between the Quitman Development Corporation (QDC) and real estate developer Scott Johnson. The development is targeted for a 10-acre parcel which Johnson has purchased behind (south of) Brookshires Grocery. 

Fun for all ages was found downtown Saturday at the Iron Horse Heritage Festival in Mineola.

A Mineola city ordinance approved in 1986 to allow large truck parking in residential districts by permit was overturned by the city council Sept. 19.

Mineola ISD Superintendent Cody Mize said the district is off to a great start to the new school year.

He told the school board and audience Sept. 9 that construction of the new elementary campus is right around the corner, and the site plan is almost ready to be announced.

Alba-Golden went to Quinlan Boles Friday and came home with a 35-12 win. It wasn’t pretty, but that’s OK. As a sport, there is much about football which requires tightening up after every game. 

For Mineola fans, last Friday’s volleyball match with Mt. Vernon was a pleasure to watch. The Lady Jackets took the match in four sets: 20-25, 25-5, 25-23, 25-23. It was an afternoon chockfull …