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Rotary hosts blood drive
The Quitman Rotary Club will host its next blood donation drive on Tuesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quitman First United Methodist Church.
Carter Blood Care will take the donations, …
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4/28/24 03:04 PM
Music in May to return to gazebo
The city of Mineola brings back its free Music in May concert series for the third year.
Performers will appear at the downtown gazebo for each of the five Thursdays in May, beginning Thursday, …
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4/28/24 02:54 PM
Candlelight vigil Tuesday at Quitman’s Hogg Park
The annual candlelight vigil for child abuse awareness in Wood County will be held Tuesday, April 30 from 6-7 p.m. at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman under the pavilion.
The event will include …
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4/28/24 02:53 PM
CNB hosting burger benefit
City National Bank in Mineola will host a burglar launch fundraiser for Mineola Caring and Sharing on Friday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A burger, chips and cookie will be served for $10.
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4/28/24 02:53 PM
UT Health Quitman nurse honored for care
Tracy Whinery, BSN, RN, received the DAISY Award for outstanding patient care at UT Health Quitman last week.
Whinery, a wound care nurse, received the nomination from a patient who also …
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4/18/24 10:07 AM
Annual show celebrates art
Alyce Leard summed it up simply. “It really is a celebration,” she exclaimed. The Painters Guild coordinator at the Mineola League of the Arts (MLOTA) took time out of a very busy …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/18/24 10:06 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/18/24 10:06 AM
Extension Service schedules forum
The Texas Agrilife Extension Service is conducting its Texas Community Futures Forums in counties throughout Texas.
The extension service holds these events every five years to help identify …
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4/11/24 09:56 AM
Real London taxi cab making rounds in Mineola
There is a new ‘smile-maker’ on the streets of Mineola. It is not sidewalk entertainment or musical panhandlers – but a proper English taxi.
That term is not used lightly…
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/11/24 09:56 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/11/24 09:56 AM
Residents on Hwy. 37 north of Mineola petitioning for center turning lane
Residents who live north of Mineola are petitioning the Texas Dept. of Transportation to extend the center turn lane along Hwy. 37.
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4/11/24 09:56 AM
Property owners given more time to clean up locations in Quitman
Citizens and commissioners came head-to-head at Thursday night’s Quitman Building and Standards Commission meeting. With the tension in the air almost tangible, the board decided after nearly two hours of deliberation...
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 4/11/24 09:56 AM
news@wood.cm | 4/11/24 09:56 AM
Utility bill assistance available in county
High utility bills can be a struggle for households. The summer months are coming with an additional burden. East Texas households may qualify for assistance through federal LIHEAP funding.
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4/4/24 12:29 AM
Cross illuminates Easter story at Little Mound
A couple of weeks before Easter Sunday, a coincidental meeting in the parking lot of the Little Mound Baptist Church led to some friendly advice. When discussing the upcoming sunrise service, Pastor Michael Phillips had offered, “Be sure to get here a bit early so you can see the illuminated cross.”
That little aside could not prepare one for viewing the illuminated cross for the first time. It is, quite possibly, the most meaningful representation of Easter for miles around. more
That little aside could not prepare one for viewing the illuminated cross for the first time. It is, quite possibly, the most meaningful representation of Easter for miles around. more
By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/4/24 12:29 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/4/24 12:29 AM
Bridge dedication honors Bridges’ service
Quitman Lake Fork Kiwanis Club members celebrated their 28th anniversary by braving some mud on Wednesday, March 27 as they gathered at the future site of Quitman’s Dog Park to dedicate a bridge on the walking path to original club charter member RT Bridges.
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By Carley Tucker |
4/4/24 12:29 AM
The stars shone on Mineola
When Wood County Judge and former Mineola mayor Kevin White was named man of the year at Thursday’s annual chamber banquet, he described his philosophy of service: “Wherever there is a …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/29/24 08:02 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/29/24 08:02 AM
Program focuses on McFarland museum
The reciting of the poem “Invictus” was one of the highlights of the Black History Month Program hosted by the Mineola Historical Museum Board in partnership with McFarland Foundation …
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2/22/24 09:28 AM
Quitman chamber celebrates golden anniversary
The Quitman Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Thursday, Feb. 15. This year’s theme was a golden anniversary celebration of the Quitman Chamber’s formation 50 years ago. …
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By CARLEY TUCKER |
2/22/24 09:23 AM
Benefit breakfast planned for Bread of Life ministry
The Bread of Life Ministry will hold its monthly benefit breakfast Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7:30-9 a.m. at Mineola First Methodist Church, 612 N. Newsom St.
Suggested donation for the …
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2/15/24 10:26 AM
Beauty shop stories led Driver to food ministry
This story may not have started in a beauty parlor, but beauty parlors certainly played a major and consistent role in it.
Kathy Driver is a beautician. Since receiving her licensure from …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/15/24 10:22 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/15/24 10:22 AM
2024 schedule announced for Mineola mini-train runs
The Harry Meredith Special will get underway on Saturday, March 30 at Iron Horse Square Park in Mineola for the 2024 season, with the Easter train. It will be held in conjunction with the Methodist …
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2/15/24 10:21 AM
Pilots capture chili prize
The Pilot Club of Mineola members serve their entry in the Mineola Kiwanis Club’s annual chili cookoff Saturday. The club was judged best chili. Members include, from left, Lori White, Diane …
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2/15/24 10:18 AM
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