81.0°, Fair Jury renders not guilty verdict in Jason Walters murder trial
A jury found Jason Walters not guilty shortly after 3:15 p.m. Wednesday.
Jury deliberations had continued into the second day.
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R.C. Hickman historical marker dedicated
A casual observer might regard a grassy piece of land on Padgett Street in Mineola as nothing more than a vacant lot. But to all the McFarland Bears who congregated at that spot Saturday, the place seemed more like a garden of memories.
Sentinel that stood over club succumbs to storm
A solemn sense of mourning descended over the Mineola Country Club last week as news spread that the 87-year-old golf club’s signature oak tree had fallen.
Rodeo queen contest winners announced
Whitney Ashley was named 2019 Junior Miss Mineola Fire Department Rodeo, and Paige Ross was named 2019 Miss Mineola Fire Department Rodeo. The rodeo was held July 11-12.
Brookshire’s honors Sandifer for 50 years
Carroll Sandifer, a grocery clerk at the Brookshire’s Food Store in Mineola, is celebrating 50 years of service with Brookshire Grocery Co. Leaders with Brookshire’s were joined by Sandifer’s family, co-workers and customers Tuesday, July 9 to surprise him with an anniversary celebration.
All East Texas Player of the Year looks forward to upcoming season
“I am a competitor,” summarized Mineola High School basketball standout Sabria Dean, “and I love winning even more than I hate losing.” Dean had just been named the Tyler Morning Telegraph’s All East Texas Player of the Year, and she took a moment to describe her perspective on basketball.
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Four hospitalized after Thursday morning wreck east of Quitman
Four people were hospitalized after a fiery car accident east of Quitman at Hwy. 154 and County Road 3120 Thursday morning.
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WCIC plans to conduct hotel feasibility study
The Wood County Industrial Commission (WCIC) board last week voted to conduct a hotel feasibility study with the aim of identifying viable hotel brands for Wood County.
Arboretum to host Miss Ima 5K Saturday
Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens will host the first Miss Ima 5K Run and Kids Fun Run Saturday to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the historic Stinson House and Ima Hogg’s birthday.
Jury sequestered in Walters case Tuesday
After deliberating for almost seven hours Tuesday evening, the jury in the Jason Walters murder trial in Quitman was sequestered for the night.
Deliberations were to resume Wednesday morning.
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OBITUARIES
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Andrew Bussell 1933-2019
Graveside service for Andrew A. “Rabbit” Bussell, 85, of Yantis were held at 9 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2019 at Yantis Cemetery, with James Spurgeon officiating and Taylor Pennington, Iain Clary, Steven Clary, Cory Coker, Jay Johnson, Hayden Lewis, Spencer Lewis, Oscar Diab and Ater Splutz serving as honorary pallbearers.
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James Wagoner 1944-2019
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COMMUNITY
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Mary Lou Shaver celebrates 90th birthday
Sixty-five family members and friends gathered in the Parish Hall of The Episcopal Church of St. Dunstan in Mineola on Saturday, July 13 to celebrate Mary Lou Shaver’s 90th birthday.
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City National hosting blood drive in Yantis July 25
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TxDOT road work this week in Wood County
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Warnings issued about new scams in East Texas
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SPORTS
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Alba softball teams win state titles
Alba-Golden Crush and Alba Showtime, respective 6U (six years of age and under) Tee-ball and 8U Machine Pitch softball teams captured state championship titles in action last weekend.
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State tee-ball tourney gets under way in Mineola
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Lake Fork Weekly Fishing Report
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