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Early voting underway
Early voting began Monday in local elections for Mineola and Quitman school boards and the cities of Quitman and Winnsboro. General Election Day is set for May 5, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Advocacy Center celebrates 20 years
Over 100 people helped the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center celebrate their 20th anniversary Thursday morning. The facility was packed with center personnel, board members past and present, …
Quitman School Board gives superintendent hiring authority
The Quitman School Board approved giving Superintendent Rhonda Turner the power to hire and issue contracts beginning May 22 through Aug. 17 of this year. “This date is just right after the May …
Hawkins City Council discusses connecting on 911
Confusion about 911 addresses in Hawkins was aired in a Hawkins City Council meeting last month. The agency that oversees that system apparently got the message as East Texas Council of Governments …
‘One Slight Hitch’ to run one last weekend at LCP
-Lewis Black’s hilarious tale about trying to get a daughter wed, “One Slight Hitch,” continues one last weekend, Saturday through Sunday at Lake Country Playhouse in Mineola. Performances …
Mineola gets two teams in top 15 at State Robotics Competition
Mineola High School had two robotics teams place in the top 15 at the most recent state competition held earlier this month. The eighth place team included Dillon West, Bryson Cheak, Tayfun Demir and …
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New faculty members expected in Mineola next school year
Mineola’s school faculty numbers will increase slightly this fall. The news was announced at the most recent school board meeting that six new faculty positions were approved by the board last …
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Special Kids Day Friday in Golden
On Friday, Special Kids Farm and Ranch Day will be in full swing in Golden.
Established in 2000, the Special Kids Farm and Ranch Day event started with about 20 children in attendance. This year …
Quitman council hears report on new restaurant
Economic progress and human relations dominated the Quitman City Council regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday.
The imminent opening of The Catch restaurant and the approval of a new housing …
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OBITUARIES
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Billy Don Gilbert
Billy Don Gilbert 1929-2018 WINNSBORO - Billy Don Gilbert, 89 of Winnsboro, died April 14, 2018, in Winnsboro. He was born March 23, 1929, in Newport, Texas to the late Alvin and Opal …
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Connie Mize Hill
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Jeanette Anita Owens
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Jessie Pryor
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Clinton Rose
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SCHOOL NEWS
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Quitman seniors learn hands only CPR
UT Health East Texas EMS taught hands only CPR to all the seniors at Quitman High School on March 28. The Quitman Fire Department also sent people to help teach. The training session focused on …
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Raise Your Hand Texas coming to Mineola
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Mineola FFA continues to perform well
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SPORTS
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Bulldogs take wins over Alba-Golden
The Quitman Bulldogs took back-to-back wins over the Alba-Golden Panthers in district play last week. In last Tuesday’s 13-3 Bulldog win, leadoff batter Ty Holland banged out three hits while …
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A-G gives Mineola first district loss
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Jackets split games vs. Grand Saline
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Galaz, Kratzmeyer and Stephens lead Yellowjackets as boys finish 2nd, girls 4th at area
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Zane Smith leads Alba-Golden at area track meet
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