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Alley becomes gallery

Artist Alley in Mineola has kicked off with works from students at the University of Texas at Tyler. The ribbon cutting for the art installation has been postponed. It runs west two blocks from … more

Court assesses sentences for pleas

The following guilty pleas were heard and sentences assessed in 402nd District Court on July 15: Duard Wayne Turner, Mineola, driving while intoxicated third or more, third degree felony, eight … more

Judge sets 20-year sentence, fine in drug possession case

Paula Christine Box of Yantis was sentenced to 20 years in prison and a $5,000 fine by District Judge Brad McCampbell last Thursday in 402nd District Court. She was arrested on Jan. 14, 2023 and … more

Groundbreaking for next piece of Winnsboro arts center Aug. 10

Winnsboro Center for the Arts announces the official groundbreaking for the new Creative Learning Center on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. at 206 Market St. on The Bowery. Light refreshments will … more

Alba-Golden students to receive free meals daily

The Alba-Golden ISD announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-25 school year. Schools … more

Countywide health fair making plans to return to Quitman park

Heath Fair in the Park returns to Wood County on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. The Quitman Chamber of Commerce is teaming with UT Health Quitman and … more

Mineola Kiwanians handing out school supplies

Mineola Kiwanis Club will host its annual Back to School Supplies event at the Jack and Peggy Jones Pavilion at the Mineola Civic Center Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9-noon. Students from Alba-Golden and … more

Mineola service clubs host car show

Don’t miss the great car show Saturday, July 27 at the Mineola football field parking lot.   The show is sponsored by the Mineola Kiwanis, Rotary and Pilot Clubs to benefit their many … more

Commissioners learn county property values rose at a much slower pace

Wood County commissioners continued budget deliberations Tuesday, with the news that the county’s property values have risen at a much lower rate than recent years. County Judge Kevin … more
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Airport runway groundbreaking Monday

The long-awaited extension of the Wood County Airport runway at Collins Field will be celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, July 29 at 10 a.m. at the airport off County Road 2355 between … more

County jail bids under budget

Wood County commissioners got a little good news on the county jail expansion project Tuesday. All three proposals came in under the $8 million budget. DRG Architects will take the … more
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Teachers moving in

Move-in has begun at the new Mineola Primary School. First grade teacher Kathy Pruitt, left,   shows her new first grade classroom to Mineola Kiwanis Club members, from left, Brian Jones, … more

Marchman Garden Club elects 2024-25 officers

At the July Fannie Marchman Garden Club meeting, the speaker was Diane Black, president of the “Lakes and Pines” chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Her video presentation … more

Pastor’s simple message: to love one another

Near the end of an interview with Father (Fr.) Lawrence Love of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Mineola, the pastor was asked what simple recommendations he would make in a country which … more
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Quitman council OKs food truck rules

The Quitman City Council has approved a new food truck ordinance. The council put the new rules in place last Thursday, and truck owners will have 90 days to meet the new regulations. They … more

Bad news won’t derail Old Settlers Reunion

The Wood County Old Settler’s Reunion will go on as planned Aug. 1-3 despite a major setback. The Old Settlers board learned July 9 that carnival provider Sunshine Midways pulled out of … more
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QISD handbook changes include lunch visitors and dress codes

Student handbooks were the hot topic of discussion at the Quitman School Board meeting Monday, July 15.   Elementary principal Kelli Fortner stated that their student handbook would remain … more
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Property survey shows Mineola alley off Hart St. not in the correct location

A specific use permit to allow a mobile home to be placed at 415 Hart St. was passed by the Mineola City Council Monday without opposition. But the property in question revealed a misplaced … more

Mineola water-sewer rate study suggests need for more revenue

Mineola City Council reviewed a detailed study of the city’s water and sewer rates Monday, including suggested rate increases to keep the water and sewer services in the black. Communities … more
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Zoning change OK’d for proposed Mineola senior living community

A 32.5-acre tract in west Mineola gained a zoning change Monday, the first step in a long-range plan to construct a senior living community south of Mineola High School. Following a public … more
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