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Nivison named to fall dean’s list
Arianne Nivison of Mineola was named to Belmont University’s fall 2024 Dean’s List. Some 53% of the university’s 7,175 undergraduate students qualified for the fall list.
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1/9/25 10:37 AM
District court hands down sentences
The following motions for adjudication were heard and sentences assessed in criminal cases in 402nd District Court Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Angus Dan Arrington, Quitman, interfering with emergency …
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1/9/25 10:36 AM
Nature Preserve closing for event
The Mineola Nature Preserve will be closed to the public from Friday, Jan. 10 to Sunday, Jan. 12 for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. annual wildlife conservation program youth weekend.
Do not …
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1/9/25 10:36 AM
Quitman woman killed in traffic crash
A Quitman woman died and her granddaughter was injured in a traffic crash near Golden Monday afternoon.
According to Dept. of Public Safety Sgt. Adam Albritton, Dorothy Goodson, 83, was …
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1/9/25 10:35 AM
UT Health names Cayo permanent Quitman CEO
Guy B. Cayo has been named chief executive officer for UT Health Quitman, effective immediately.
Cayo has been serving on an interim basis as administrator for UT Health Quitman since …
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1/9/25 10:32 AM
Food bank serves more than 14,000 famililes
East Texas Food Bank distributions for 2025 have been announced for Quitman and Mineola.
Quitman dates: (third Wednesdays) ...
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1/9/25 10:31 AM
MLK Day service planned Jan. 20
A Unity in the Community service is planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Mineola Monday, Jan. 20.
The service will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 304 …
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1/9/25 10:30 AM
New commissioner gets right to work
New Wood County Commissioner Justin Bowring got broken in quickly on Tuesday.
At his first meeting since being sworn in to represent Precinct One on Jan. 1, Bowring had to make or second every …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 1/9/25 10:30 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 1/9/25 10:30 AM
Wood County Grand Jury indictments
The following indictments have been handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury:
Nov. 25
Darrell Wayne McKiddy, Athens, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, state jail felony, Oct. 15, …
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1/9/25 10:29 AM
Sheriff Cole’s command staff takes their oaths
Upon being sworn in for a second term last Wednesday, Wood County Sheriff Kelly Cole administered the oath to his command staff.
Taking the oath were Chief Deputy Chris Turner, Captain Mike …
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1/9/25 10:29 AM
Alba mayor prays for unity
Alba’s acting mayor Robert Kraemer opened Monday night’s City Council meeting with a special prayer for unity.
“We ask for Your Spirit of unity to be present among us. Help us …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 1/9/25 10:26 AM
news@wood.cm | 1/9/25 10:26 AM
Filing period begins for city councils, school boards
Filing for city council and school board elections begins on Wednesday, Jan. 15 for 30 days until Friday, Feb. 14.
The election will be held on Saturday, May 3.
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1/9/25 10:26 AM
Buchanans have permanent place of honor
In the sea of seats at the Lake Country Playhouse, two are reserved. They are affixed with small brass placards on the front of the seatbacks. Seats 104 and 105 have plates that read ‘In …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/9/25 10:20 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/9/25 10:20 AM
Gooden sworn in for 4th term in the United States Congress
With his children, Milla and Liam at his side, Congressman Lance Gooden was sworn in last week at the U.S. Capitol for his fourth term to represent the Fifth District of Texas, which includes Wood County. Gooden voted to retain Mike Johnson as Speaker ...
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1/9/25 10:20 AM
World War Two vet celebrates a century
On his 100th birthday, the eyes of former active-duty Marine Dorsey Walker were as clear and bright as ever. He was the guest of honor …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/9/25 10:20 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/9/25 10:20 AM
Zoning changes sought for more Mineola housing
Two proposed zoning changes and one special use permit granted by the Mineola Planning and Zoning Commission Monday promise to add to the housing inventory on the south side of town.
All three …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 1/9/25 10:19 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 1/9/25 10:19 AM
Quitman nurse earns DAISY Award
Shea Walls, RN, has received the DAISY Award for outstanding patient care at UT Health Quitman.
Walls was nominated by Millard Branson, who said he met Walls during the course of physical …
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1/9/25 10:19 AM
County officials swear oaths for new terms
Nine Wood County officials took their oaths of office in a ceremony in the district courtroom in Quitman Wednesday morning, Jan. 1, witnessed by family and friends.
Four of the nine are new …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 1/9/25 10:18 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 1/9/25 10:18 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Assist EMS: December 26, 8:12 p.m., CR 23109; December 27, 6:33 a.m., N. Newsom; December 27, 8:42 p.m., Molly; December 29, 2:13 p.m., CR 2840; December 30, 7:57 p.m., CR 2796; December 30, 9:30 …
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1/9/25 08:38 AM
Mineola Police Department Report
December 21
4:41 a.m., motorist assist, 1200 blk S. Pacific, delivery truck unloading vehicles.
4:49 a.m., S. Pacific at McDaniel, utility pole snapped in half, utility company notified.
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1/9/25 08:38 AM
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