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Busy weekend kicks off Mineola holidays

Mineola celebrates the Christmas holidays with a weekend full of events Dec. 1-3. In continuing the city’s sesquicentennial celebration, the city will host a snow hill and snow playing … more

State says county voting system meets standards

Wood County conducted its November state constitutional amendment election according to state law, Elections Administrator Laura Wise told the county election commission last Thursday. That word … more

Downtown Mineola building renovations OK’d

The Mineola Landmark Commission has approved plans to remodel the front of an historic downtown building at 108 N. Johnson St. Greg McKinney of Cohan Properties plans to reframe the front, … more
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Holly Lake Church sets yearly arts, crafts sale

The annual Arts and Crafts sale at Holly Brook Baptist Church, Hawkins Oct. 21 will offer more than 40 booths of local crafters’ wares for sale in two large multipurpose buildings – the … more

Collapsed jail kitchen lines force expansion to start early

By PHIL MAJOR publisher@wood.cm Plans to remodel and expand the Wood County jail will get started a little earlier than planned. Wood County commissioners authorized up to $150,000 in … more

Filing underway in city, school elections

Filing has begun for the May 4 city council and school board elections. Deadline to file is Friday, Feb. 16. For the Alba-Golden School Board, incumbents Terry Clark and Mike Ragsdale have … more

Mineola School Board fields complaints from parents

Mineola school board fielded two complaints from parents Monday. Both spoke during the public comment part of the meeting, which does not allow for discussion by the board. Hannah Arney … more
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Historical marker planned for Freeman Chapel church

A historical marker is expected to be placed at the site of the former Freeman Chapel Baptist Church as a part of the upcoming Freeman Chapel Homecoming celebration. The celebration – set for … more
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Group assisting Quitman families for 44 years

Quitman Christmas Sharing Plus (QCSP) is gearing up for the holiday season, as it has each fall since it was formed in 1980. The all-volunteer board met to begin planning on Sept. 19 and will … more

Skate park ready

The Mineola Community Skate Park received a huge upgrade during Thanksgiving week as the first phase of the new concrete ramps was laid. By Thanksgiving Day some of the new features were open for … more

QISD board presented positive report

In spite of the rain and the cold, almost all the members of the Quitman school board plus 20 others came to the board meeting Jan. 23. One of the main topics of interest was the result of the … more
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Quitman P&Z recommends alcohol sales for store

Quitman Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-1 Monday in favor of a special use permit that would allow the sale of beer and wine at the Hitching Post convenience store on E. Goode St. The … more
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Lodge awards community builder to Patricia Neel

Flora Lodge No. 119’s 2023 Community Builder’s Award was presented to Patricia Neel by Worshipful Master Charlie Couser on Thursday, May 25 at its facilities in Quitman. This is the … more

Exploring square plots good excuse for drive

Time for an annual county tour. Having already done a circumnavigation of the county, an investigation into the middle of the county and a drive-about Lake Fork, the tour needed a mission. … more
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Renaming of street draws crowd to Mineola City Hall

Last months’ Mineola City Council vote to rename a portion of Padgett St. as Tuck Dr. led to a packed house Monday, with some questioning the decision. The change was needed for 911 … more
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Quitman council honors Tucker’s service

Several things of note happened at the January meeting for the Quitman City Council, but the real highlight of the evening was the celebration for Larry Tucker. Tucker is a beloved (and well-known) … more
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Arboretum planning annual fall plant sale

Plant lovers celebrating autumn can harvest a bounty of blooms when the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens kicks off its annual fall plant sale. more

Driving Model T across the country for a cause

Two 103-year-old icons met up Wednesday morning in downtown Mineola. Todd Touchberry, with support from family and friends, is driving his 1920 Model T Ford across the country to raise funds and … more
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Mineola hike-bike trail finally seeing progress

The long-delayed project to build a hike-and-bike trail from downtown Mineola to the nature preserve got off the ground Monday. The Mineola City Council approved a bid from Mike Rogers … more
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New clubhouse progressing

The new clubhouse at the Mineola Country Club is rapidly taking shape off West Loop 564. The clubhouse was destroyed by a fire in August, and plans are to have the new facility opened by … more
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