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Ag teachers honored by hall of fame

Two retired Wood County ag teachers have been inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame. Glen Dossett of Mineola and Gary Don Chandler of Quitman were honored in … more

Lake Fork couple teams to win national title

“Once you love something, it is very hard to give it up,” commented Angie Grobeck. She and her life partner Robert Jones are freshly returned from earning a National Figure Skating championship. more
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Mineola holiday tour of homes Dec. 3

The Mineola Landmark Commission and Junior Historians will host the “150 Years Under the Mistletoe” Tour of Homes on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased … more

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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Cole named to Greenville U. Dean’s List

The following student was placed on the Dean’s List at Greenville (Illinois) University for the spring 2023 semester. Dakota Cole, senior from Mineola. To qualify for the Dean’s … more

Consultants assisting WCEDC with planning

Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) heard from special guests David Dodd and Jay Moon at last Wednesday’s meeting. DADCO Consulting is an economic consulting firm with 30 … more
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Marine Corps League honors Gold Star families

The Wood Cunty detachment's annual ball celebrating the Marine Corps anniversary paid special tribute to local families who have lost loved ones serving in the armed forces. more

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

ET Food Bank offering free summer meals

  The East Texas Food Bank kicks off the free Summer Food Program on Tuesday, June 6 at 34 East Texas locations so children will not go hungry during the summer break.   There are … more

Pair honored for life-saving actions

A school employee and a Quitman city police officer have been recognized for their efforts in saving a high school student from choking in May near the end of school. A Quitman Police Department … more
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New Quitman city budget raises police pay

The Quitman City Council approved a $3.9 million budget for 2023-24 last Thursday. It will be supported by a property tax rate of $.5257 per $100 value as well as an 8% increase in water rates. more

Following Billman’s resignation, county in search for new veterans service officer

Wood County is looking for a new veterans service officer. Christi Billman submitted her resignation effective Nov. 6 after two years of service. County Judge Kevin White said the county is … more
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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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Old Settlers goes on in spite of work

Despite work at Jim Hogg City Park on the reconstruction of the historic pavilion, the 122nd Old Settlers will begin Thursday at the park. The entertainment schedule will go as planned beginning … more
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Caring & Sharing at 40

Mineola Caring & Sharing celebrated 40 years of service at the first volunteer meeting of the year last Monday. more

A-G foundation hands out first grants

The Alba-Golden Education Foundation held its first prize patrol last Wednesday for teacher classroom grants. The following teachers received these amounts to fund the listed projects. … 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

Hams taking part in field day

Ham radio operators from the Wood County Amateur Radio Association (WCARA) will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 1 p.m. on Saturday until 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 24-25. … more

AGISD hosts kick off for school year

Alba-Golden ISD kicks off the new school year Friday with a community event, culminating in the Meet the Panthers pep rally, introducing all the participants in fall sports and activities at 7:30 … more

Family continues tradition of helping animal causes

The fourth annual work day and donation event benefiting Animal Protection of East Texas in memory of Jeff Gannon is Sunday, Oct. 8 at the animal shelter off west U.S. Hwy. 80 in Mineola. more
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