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Mineola council OKs raises, contracts for Bittner, Rushing

The Mineola City Council approved contract extensions for Police Chief Chuck Bittner and City Manager Mercy Rushing following a closed session at last week’s August council meeting. … more

Mineola Caring & Sharing volunteers meet Sept. 9

Mineola Caring & Sharing has started planning for the 2024 Christmas season. The first volunteer meeting of the year is set for Monday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. … more

Benefit breakfast Saturday

The monthly Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by New Hope Baptist Church, 3855 FM 1801, on Saturday, Sept. 7. All you can eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, … more

Sporting challenge teams with Heroes Ranch

“There are many ways to be a patriot,” stated Cody Roberson, director of the Patriot Sporting Challenge. “You can be just as much a patriot as veterans themselves, by getting … more
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Pilot Club sponsoring cutest pet at Iron Horse Festival

  A new event will be added to the Iron Horse Heritage Festival in Mineola Saturday, Sept. 28.   The Mineola Pilot Club is sponsoring the Cutest Pet Contest. This will take place at 2 … more

Old and new events on tap

It will be a busy few days Sunday through Tuesday as some traditional and some new events take place. The Promise of Peace Gardens is bringing the Okapalooza to Wood County. The event has … more

Fishing, native plants identified as economic development opportunities

The Wood County Economic Development Commission conducted the monthly board meeting last week at the Northeast Texas Prairie Restoration classroom in Yantis. Appropriately, they identified two new … more
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Quitman officer retiring

Quitman Police Officer Joe Andrade retired on Thursday, Aug.29, and a retirement party was thrown in his honor by the department at the Carroll Green Civic Center. Fellow officers from … more

Mineola council OKs slight tax hike

The city of Mineola’s property tax rate is proposed to increase by almost half a cent in 2024. The city council voted last Thursday to propose the rate at 53 cents per $100 valuation. The … more
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MISD budget balanced despite state’s shortfall

Mineola school trustees arose early on a Saturday to complete work on the district’s finances for the just-ended and upcoming school years. The board approved a balanced budget of … more
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Mineola FFA hosts stock show

The Mineola FFA chapter hosted the Yellowjacket Classic Livestock Show Saturday at the Lester Cole arena at Mineola High School, welcoming chapters from throughout the region to get an early start on … more

Students give new primary school two thumbs up

Mineola’s new primary school sounds like a school should. In pristine hallways, which are complete with colorful tiles and glimmering windows, the sounds of kids’ learning echoes: … more
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Mineola Police Report

August 17   1:55 a.m., suspicious vehicle, E. Broad, unoccupied vehicle with lights on, doors locked. 6:23 a.m., civil matter, NE Loop 564, subject thinks he left wallet at store, … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

August 21 Deputy Skinner, theft, CR 2310; someone broke into the victim’s vehicle during night, used her credit cards, case forwarded to investigations. Cpl. Rapp, Deputy McGee, … more

Mineola Fire Report

Motor vehicle collision : Aug. 22, 7:16 a.m., FM 779; Aug. 23, 7:28 a.m., Hwy. 80 at FM 1253; Aug. 25, 12:02 p.m., US 69 at FM 779. Vehicle fire: Aug. 22, 8:48 p.m., NE Loop 564. Assist … more

Challenge donates to Heroes Ranch

On Aug.19, the Patriot Sporting Challenge presented Heroes Ranch with a $95,000 check, along with additional contributions bringing the total to $100,000. The ongoing partnership between the Patriot … more

Simpkins returns to Quitman School Board

At a special meeting held Monday, the Quitman ISD school board swore in Vanessa Simpkins, who had been the school board secretary, as a new trustee. There were no deliberations concerning the … more
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Democrats hosting rally in Quitman

The Northeast Texas Democratic Rally takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. The eight-county gathering showcases the 2024 Democratic … more

Couple married 74 years

Jay and May Ingram of Mineola celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary Sept. 2. They were married in Houston County on Sept. 2, 1950 at the age of 16. They have three daughters, Debbie Spivey of Fort … more

Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering returning on Sept. 27-28

Winnsboro Center for the Arts announces the 2024 Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28. The event celebrates the spirit of the Old … more
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