Caring and Sharing ramps up plans to serve area families during the Christmas season
A trip down memory lane for the Gateway
A mainstay of Wood County is being demolished. Brick by brick, board by board, Gateway Lanes in Mineola is being torn down to make way for an ABC Parts store and warehouse. Some say it’s progress, but most feel that it’s a great loss.
MLOTA announces winners of annual quilt show
The Mineola League of the Arts (MLOTA) presented it’s annual quilt show Oct. 11-12. The show theme was “My Favorite Holiday.”
Body builder overcomes hurdles to win award at national event
Lori Vick, a Mineola native, is conquering life, brokenness, autoimmune symptoms and more through fitness. In August, at 51 years old, she went to National Bodybuilding Competition in Pittsburgh and brought home second place in Women’s Physique.
Mineola neighbors welcome first responders
At this year’s Texans Against Crime event last Tuesday, Mineola community members came together to show appreciation for Wood County law enforcement and first responders. Three gatherings were planned for the evening, with participants making their rounds to enjoy the fellowship and food.
Going to Yamboree
Makayla Mitchell will be representing Mineola High School in the 82nd East Texas Yamboree Oct. 16-19 in Gilmer.
Fun times in Alba
The Alba Fall Festival Saturday featured a variety of fun and games, as well as contests and music.
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This Week in Your Neighborhood
Yesterday at 12:10 AMThe Bread of Life Ministry will hold its monthly benefit breakfast Saturday, Oct. 19 from 7-9:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 203 …
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Holly Brook happenings
Yesterday at 12:10 AMAnnual craft sale Crafts and art by local artists and craftsmen will be featured on Oct. 19 at the annual craft sale at Holly Brook Baptist …
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Cowboy poetry gathering comes to Winnsboro
Yesterday at 12:10 AMAutumn Trails continues this weekend with the Winnsboro Cowboy Poetry Gathering highlighted by cowboy poets from throughout the southwest and a …
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Lindale author coming to Mineola
Yesterday at 12:10 AMThe Mineola Memorial Library will host a book signing by author S. Richard of Lindale, who has recently published “Man at 50: A Journey of …
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Fingerstyle guitar group sets Mineola meeting
Yesterday at 12:10 AMThe next meeting of the Texas Fingerstyle Guitar Association will be Oct. 26 in Mineola from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Broad Street Church of …
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Mineola school board seeking citizens’ feedback
Yesterday at 12:10 AMMineola ISD is giving the public an opportunity to give input on the qualities they would like to see in the next superintendent. The …
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City of Quitman plans annual cleanup days for residents
Yesterday at 12:10 AMThe city of Quitman will be having the annual “Clean-Up” days Oct. 25 and 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the city warehouse. The …
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Mineola girls district champs as runners advance to cross country regional meet
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Lady Bulldogs sweep Lone Oak
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Lady Jackets get by Alba-Golden in three games
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Alba-Golden holds off Arp for district victory
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Last-second field goal gives Mineola key win
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Henry Lee Hass 1941-2019
Services for Henry Lee Hass, 78, of Alba were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at Enon Baptist Church of Alba, with Bro. Reggie Day officiating under the direction of Wilson Bartley Funeral …
Michael D. “Puddin” Williams 1977-2019
Michael D. “Puddin” Williams, 42, of Mineola, passed away on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in Dallas. He was born on March 4, 1977 in Tyler to Melton Williams and Brenda Gail Stanley Williams. He …
Jeffrey Scott Gannon 1979-2019
Jeffrey Scott Gannon passed away at his home in Dallas on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 at age 40. Jeff is survived by his mother, Carolyn Harris; father, David Gannon; sister, Kim Gannon; stepmother, Pat …
Louisiana man arrested in cattle thefts
Garden of grass raided, yields 71 cultivated plants
County 4-H members earn top awards at annual banquet
Annual co-op meeting draws crowd in Quitman
