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Communities planning holiday weekend events
Christmas events abound this week.
Mineola plans a busy weekend Dec. 6-8.
The city will bring back its Magical Mineola event that was begun last year during the city’s …
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12/5/24 08:26 AM
Tour of homes Sunday
The Mineola Landmark Commission hosts its “Christmas Past and Present” Home Tour Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased in advance at City …
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12/5/24 08:26 AM
RV park owners express concerns with new SRA rules
Recreational vehicle park owners around Lake Fork are taking their issues with proposed new rules by the Sabine River Authority (SRA) to area cities.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 12/5/24 08:24 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 12/5/24 08:24 AM
Mineola Kiwanis Club presents deserving citizens award
Kristi and Aaron Roberts were named Mineola Kiwanis November Citizens of the Month for their efforts to raise over $19,000 on the car show benefiting Mineola Caring & Sharing. Kiwanis …
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12/5/24 08:23 AM
Lessons learned in school sports impact lives
With the turn of the sporting season, there are usually a couple of events witnessed which hold value far beyond the field of play.
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/5/24 08:23 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/5/24 08:23 AM
Alcohol sales area expanded to include annexed territory
The Mineola City Council approved an amendment to the city’s alcoholic beverage ordinance last Monday.
Under the vote on May 14, 2011 that authorized the sale of beer and wine for …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 12/5/24 08:21 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 12/5/24 08:21 AM
Mineola council seeks amended downtown loading zone rules
Rules for loading zones in downtown Mineola will be the subject of potential revisions following an impassioned plea by a longtime business owner at last Monday’s city council meeting.
One …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 12/5/24 08:21 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 12/5/24 08:21 AM
Alba mayor resigns citing political turmoil
Alba Mayor Don Heinert has tendered his resignation due to what he calls “negative political turmoil currently happening, where personalities have replaced the principles that I strive to live …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 12/5/24 08:21 AM
news@wood.cm | 12/5/24 08:21 AM
Courthouse tree-lighting signals start of season
Quitman kicked off the holiday season with the lighting of the courthouse tree Thanksgiving night.
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12/5/24 08:20 AM
Mineola Police Report
November 21
7:41 a.m., criminal mischief, E. Blair, no signs of break-in.
8:07 a.m., unsecured area, E. Broad, gate open, owner contacted.
10:03 a.m., motor vehicle accident, 200 blk …
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12/5/24 08:18 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
November 20
Deputy Pollard, warrant service, Holiday Village. Kathryn O’Connor arrested for active warrant.
Deputy Pollard, theft of vehicle, CR 1560; victim and friend went to a …
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12/5/24 08:18 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Assist EMS: November 21, 4:07 p.m., NE Loop 564; November 22, 2:03 p.m., Newsom; November 22, 5:01 p.m., Landers; November 22, 8:23 p.m., Mimosa; November 23, 9:30 a.m., Lakeside Place; November 23, …
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12/5/24 08:18 AM
Trout fishing returns to preserve
The holiday season is just around the corner and with it comes the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing at waterbodies across the state.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will …
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11/27/24 10:26 AM
Blood drive in Mineola Dec. 9
Walmart-Mineola will host a blood drive Monday, Dec. 9 from 2-5 p.m.
The Carter BloodCare bus will be set up at 135 NE Loop 564.
Each volunteer donor will receive a new blanket.
Donors …
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11/27/24 10:24 AM
AGISD hires new finance director
The Alba-Golden ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hire of Bo Shelby as the district’s director of finance at a special session last Thursday.
Shelby will be joining the …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 11/27/24 10:23 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 11/27/24 10:23 AM
Quitman church hosting Santa for breakfast
The First United Methodist Church in Quitman will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9-11 a.m. at the church’s Joy Hall, 406 E. Lane St.
Participants are requested to make …
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11/27/24 10:22 AM
Kratzmeyer’s book tackles theme of Christmas book about Jesus
Justin Kratzmeyer does not sit still.
It’s not that he can’t, of course; sitting still is just not what he does. It’s not his personality. In fact, that’s what makes him …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/27/24 10:21 AM
news@wood.cm | 11/27/24 10:21 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
November 13
Lt. Milbourn, Sgt. Cox, warrant service, CR 2770. Christopher Carrell arrested for active warrant.
Sgt. Cox, burglary, FM 778; during the night someone went through compartments …
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11/27/24 10:20 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Assist EMS: November 13, 3:41 p.m., CR 2236; November 13, 6:59 p.m., CR 2328; November 16, 3:09 a.m., Greenville Hwy.; November 16, 3:55 a.m. Greenville Hwy.; November 16, 7:47 p.m., US 80 East; …
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11/27/24 10:20 AM
Mineola Police Report
November 16
1:34 p.m., unsecured area, S. Pacific, open door, building clear.
1:51 p.m., public assist, N. Newsom, barricades for event at civic center.
2:44 p.m., escort, S. Stone.
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11/27/24 10:20 AM
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