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Resident seeks environmental enforcement

James Hervey of Quitman asked Wood County commissioners to put the sheriff’s department environmental officer back on environmental duties. Hervey, who lives on County Road 2175, spoke … more
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TxDOT awards contract for overpass at US 69, FM 779

The Texas Dept. of Transportation has awarded a bid for the construction of an overpass on U.S. Hwy. 69 at FM 779 near Golden. Bids on the long-awaited project were opened on March 5. Five … more

Two races headed to May runoffs

Two precinct races in the Wood County Republican primary will be decided in a runoff scheduled May 28. Randy Dunn and Justin Bowring led the three-way race for the party’s nomination for … more

City briefs businesses on possible eclipse impacts

About the only thing certain about Monday, April 8 is that the skies will grow dark in the early afternoon. Mineola and Wood County are directly in the path of a total solar eclipse with … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

Building fire: Feb. 23, 1:48 p.m., 1777 US Hwy. 80 E. #3, Mineola. Natural vegetation fire, other: March 6, 2:38 a.m., 3250 FM 1254, Mineola. Forest, woods or wildland fire: Feb. 24, 3:44 … more

Mineola Police Report

March 2 1:50 a.m., assist other agency, CR 2320 at Greystone, backup sheriff’s unit. 7:50 a.m., city ordinance violation, W. Broad, noisy vehicle, owner agreed to stop. 8:55 … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

February 28 Investigator Perkins, Sgt. Sepulvado, Deputy McGee, warrant service, CR 4827. Jamie Perkins arrested for outstanding warrant. Sgt. Sepulvado, Deputy Mcgee, warrant service, CR … more

Going, going, gone

The old radio communications tower off East McDonald St. in Mineola came down last Wednesday to make way for a brand new tower that will host all of the City of Mineola and Mineola ISD radio … more

Alba council seeks grant for generators

Alba City Council met in its newly-renovated council chambers Monday. The council approved authorization to seek administrative services for a Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program grant to … more
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Pilot Club plans annual benefit mystery dinner

Save the date for the Mineola Pilot Club’s fifth annual mystery dinner and show. This year’s show will be Friday, April 19 at the Mineola Civic Center.   Doors will open at 6 p.m., … more

Annual Meredith grants awarded

The Meredith Foundation of Mineola has announced its 2024 grant awards to 15 organizations. Trustees met on Feb. 19 and awarded $1,180,428 in grants. The organizations receiving funding … more

Quitman council approves change for water tower bid

The Quitman City Council voted Monday morning to approve a contract change order to the 50,000 gallon elevated storage tank painting contract from BRZ Coatings, Inc., of $39,800 for lead … more

County EDC introduces its strategic plan

The strategic plan for the Wood County Economic Development Commission, introduced formally last week, sets lofty goals for improvements across the county. Executive Director Christine Thomas … more
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Ballards found a home, educated generations

Just a “stop along the way.” That’s what Delbert and Mary Ballard originally thought about Quitman when they moved there in 1958. Delbert Ballard had accepted a job as a coach and … more
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Fish and fun combine for great time at Lake Fork

The Lake Fork Family Fest March 2-3 capped off the four-day Bassmaster tournament at Lake Fork. It was put on by the Pilot Club of Quitman, Wood County Economic Development Corp. and Sabine … more

Mineola Police Report

February 24 1:49 a.m., assist other agency, 500 blk N. Pacific, contact ambulance about rear lights being out. 7:45 a.m., city ordinance violation, N. Newsom, two homeless people at church, … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

February 21 Deputy Comeaux, burglary, CR 1681; caller received text that brother’s house had been broken into, property owner out of town, brother assisting deputies with report, door lock … more

Mineola considering fiber-optic internet

Mineola City Council will take up a plan next month to bring fiber-optic internet service to the entire city. Peoples Telephone of Quitman proposes to run fiber-optic lines throughout the city … more

Cop recognized for good deeds

Mineola Police Lt. Donivan South was honored as Mineola Kiwanis February Citizen of the Month for his acts of kindness to Mineola citizens. Kiwanis President Brian Jones presented the award.  more

Mineola grad honored

Cecelia Brumsey, principal at Roberson Middle School in the Spring ISD and a Mineola Class of 92 graduate, has been chosen as the secondary principal of the year. Brumsey became the principal in … more
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