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Filing continues for cities, schools

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

Mineola, Quitman OK fiber-optic projects; Quitman council approves alcohol permit

Several topics that have been keeping Quitman residents on the edge of their seats were officially voted on Thursday evening. The council unanimously passed the previously discussed motion to … more
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Six candidates interviewing for top AGISD post

The Alba-Golden ISD Board of Trustees reorganized at a special meeting Tuesday, May 30. New board members Jessica Christian and Kristopher Quintana were welcomed to the board. Additionally, the … more
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Four hurt in traffic crash

Four persons were hospitalized following a 2-vehicle crash Thursday at 1:41 p.m. north of Mineola. Saundra Gray, 74, of Emory was southbound on Hwy. 37 near CR 2326 when she attempted a u-turn. … more

Wood County Grand Jury indictments

The following grand jury indictments were handed down in Wood County Sept. 25: John Michael Baker, Mt. Vernon, possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1/1-B (PG 1/1-B) less than one … more

Moore chair of national outdoor group

OHI, the national trade association representing the voice of the outdoor hospitality industry, has announced the results of its board of directors election and its next chair, Joe Moore, a long-time … more

Mineola woman dies in Anderson County

A Mineola woman was killed and five others injured in a head-on traffic crash near Elkhart on Saturday, Jan. 27. Mary Merlino, 22, died in the crash when the vehicle in which she was a passenger … more

Mineola, Quitman OK fiber-optic projects; Downtown event street closures announced

Mineola is moving ahead with a partnership with Peoples Telephone to bring fiber-optic internet service to the entire community. The Mineola Economic Development Corporation voted Thursday to … more
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Mobile Santa fills gap for youngsters

What started as Pastor Tim Letsch noticing long Christmas lines has slowly but surely turned into a holiday tradition for many East Texas towns.  In 2009, Pastor Tim did a simple thing … more
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Texas ag leadership program stops in Wood County

God bless Texas. There certainly is something in the psyche of people living in the Lone Star State which seeks to do things better than anywhere else. Sometimes these efforts meet with exemplary … more
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Mineola HS seniors awarded scholarships

The following scholarships have been presented to 2023 Mineola High School graduates: Cris Alejo $24,000 Regent’s Scholarship $1,000 G.W. “Babe” English $1,000 … more

Preserving historic records expensive process

Wood County commissioners approved a bid of $197,838 on Nov. 28 to continue the process of preserving the county’s records. Kofile in Dallas, which has been assisting the county with … more
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Quitman ISD board alters meeting date for 2023-24

Quitman ISD school board members adopted a new board meeting schedule for the upcoming school year. The schedule moves the board meetings from the second Monday to the third Monday each month. … more
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Celtic Christmas comes to East Texas

Citizens walking the streets of downtown Mineola last week would have seen an incredible sight for Mineola, Texas: Santa in a kilt. more
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Quitman Chamber marks golden anniversary

The Quitman Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 50th anniversary during its annual awards banquet Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. Tickets are $40 each … more

Alba-Golden education foundation ready to go

A group of prominent community leaders have come together to form a foundation to support Alba-Golden ISD. The Alba-Golden Education Foundation has announced their focus to enhance community … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

September 20 Cpl. Rapp, traffic stop, Hwy. 37; after speaking with driver, no insurance on vehicle, it was towed. Deputy Kovic, criminal mischief, Hwy. 37; someone entered driveway, hit … more

Registration deadline Monday for primary

The deadline to register to vote in the March 5 party primaries is Monday, Feb. 5. Vote by mail applications can be made from 60 to 11 days prior to an election. Early voting in the … more

Three guilty pleas heard in 402nd District Court

Guilty pleas were heard in 402nd District Court June 8: Anthony Watts, Lindale, unauthorized use of a vehicle, state jail felony, 18 months in state jail with 550 days credit for time served. … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Grass fire: Sept. 30, 12:59 p.m., 201 CR 2262, Mineola; Oct. 1, 1:05 p.m., W. US Hwy. 80 & W. CR 1712, Grand Saline; Oct. 3, 12:51 p.m., 175 PR 6605, Mineola. Motor vehicle accident with no … more
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