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Mineola students, staff honored by board

A full house emptied out quickly once the Mineola ISD board handed out the May recognitions on the 20th. Leading off were the top two grads of the Class of 2024, Valedictorian Chevelle Smith and … more

Sales tax income slightly behind last year’s pace

Wood County entities that collect taxes on retail sales are just slightly behind last year’s revenues. The May report from the state comptroller’s office showed that six cities … more

Sheriff’s office sponsors annual kid fish event

The annual Wood County Kid Fish is Saturday, June 1 at 8 a.m. at the Sabine River Authority headquarters, 353 Private Road 5183, just northeast of the Lake Fork Dam. It is sponsored by the Wood … more

Hudson Trust announces community grants

First Baptist Church Mineola Feet First Project and Grace Community Healthcare each received a donation of $5,263 as the 2024 recipients from the Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation on … more

New downtown Mineola shop to feature vintage sweet

When Wendy Burke moved here in 2022, she never, ever intended to open a shop. She had owned and operated a shop in Bradenton, Fla. for more than three years, and when she moved to Mineola, she … more
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A final tribute

Troop 385 held its final Eagle Scout ceremony in Mineola recently. Tristan Wells and Jackson Wiley were presented their Eagle Awards, assisted by Matthew Patterson, who also recently earned his … more

Cartwright school getting a new lease on life

To Mineola natives, he’s known as MISD Superintendent Cody Mize. But to some in Cartwright, a small, unincorporated community halfway between Quitman and Winnsboro, he has a different … more
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QDC agrees to help fund city land purchase

During a special meeting May 22, the board of the Quitman Development Corp. approved a grant not to exceed $36,000 to the city of Quitman for expenditures related to the purchase of 715 S. Main St. … more

Quitman church hosting annual family fun day event

Faith Baptist Church of Quitman will hold VBS EXPRESS PLUS on Saturday, June 1 at 3 p.m. with a one-session Vacation Bible School for children ending at 6 p.m. A family-oriented Community Block Party … more

Alba-Golden Class of ‘24 set to graduate Thursday

Drake Duplechain and Hudson Wright lead the Alba-Golden Class of 2024 as its top two graduates, and they will remain classmates as they pursue their college careers at Texas A&M in the fall. … more
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Wood County pauses to honor those who gave all

Wood County paid solemn tribute to those who gave their lives in service to country in a traditional ceremony on the lawn of the county courthouse in Quitman Monday morning. It concluded at noon … more
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Rep. Gooden hosting town halls in district

Congressman Lance Gooden announced a series of congressional town halls across the 5th District next week. They will provide an opportunity for constituents to engage directly with Gooden on a … more

HOT fund grant applications open

The Wood County Economic Development Commission will begin taking applications for hotel occupancy tax grants June 1. Deadline is June 30, and applications may be found at WoodCountyTx.com, … more

The 2024 Quitman HS class is in the books

“Life is a book,” said Quitman High School Principal Jeffery Tittle at 2024 graduation last Friday. “You’re the author and you determine its plot and pace and you and only you … more
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MHS Class of 2024 survives one more storm to graduate

Some 93 orange-clad graduates of Mineola High School set forth into the world on Friday night following a ceremony moved to the high school gym due to impending weather. During the presentation … more

Mineola Police Report

May 18 3:56 a.m., suspicious person, subject on bicycle looking at residences, unable to locate. 1:57 p.m., suspicious person, E. Broad, subject bothering customers, driving vehicle covered … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

May 15 Sgt. Cox, theft of firearm; victim gave firearm to subject who was supposed to repair it, advised he threw firearm away.   Deputy Way, possible venomous snake in residence; … more

Bowring wins nomination as commissioner

Justin Bowring won the nomination for Wood County commissioner in Precinct One on Tuesday. Bowring polled 470 votes to 390 for Randy Dunn to win the Republican Party runoff. The runoff … more

CORRECTION

In a story in last week’s Monitor, the Quitman Development Corp. was not involved in the decision involving the property at 511 N. Winnsboro St. (Towner Apartments), which was being cleared. … more

Eastern Star hosting Patriot Paws program

The Quitman chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will host a program by Patriot Paws on Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. Patriot Paws of Rockwall trains and … more
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