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These grandparents are leading the cheers
Simply stated, the experience of youth sports owes much to the older generation.
Three local families shared some thoughts about the importance of athletics to their grandchildren and the unique joys of sharing in that experience. more
Three local families shared some thoughts about the importance of athletics to their grandchildren and the unique joys of sharing in that experience. more
By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 9/14/23 06:33 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 9/14/23 06:33 AM
Primary school gym built to withstand storms
Part of the construction of the new Mineola Primary School on NE Loop 564 that has recently become visible is the gymnasium which will also double as a storm shelter.
Architect Perry Thompson explains the shelter materials and design are slightly different than the remainder of the facility…
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9/14/23 06:33 AM
MISD board approves lower property tax rate
Mineola school trustees adopted a lower property tax rate and took care of year-end financial matters Thursday, Aug. 31.
The board approved the 2023-24 budget of $20.9 million for maintenance and operations and $1.7 million for debt service. more
The board approved the 2023-24 budget of $20.9 million for maintenance and operations and $1.7 million for debt service. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 9/7/23 10:20 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 9/7/23 10:20 AM
AGISD board OKs new budget, tax rate
Alba-Golden school board unanimously approved the $11.2 million, 2023-24 budget. Also approved was a tax rate of $.78650 per $100 value Monday.
In the motion to approve the tax rate, board …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/31/23 12:06 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/31/23 12:06 AM
QISD board approves tax rate, budget
The Quitman ISD school board approved a new property tax rate and the budget for the upcoming school year at a noon meeting Monday.
The board approved a tax rate of $0.8989 per $100 valuation. …
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 8/31/23 12:06 AM
editor@wood.cm | 8/31/23 12:06 AM
Mineola homecoming 2023
Mineola celebrates homecoming this week. The bonfire has been postponed until Nov. 1. The parade steps off downtown at 3 p.m. Friday.
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8/31/23 12:06 AM
State accountability standards won’t reward better Mineola test scores
Mineola students performed well on the latest round of state testing last spring.
Still, it likely won’t be enough to help the district keep its hard earned “A” rating from the …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 8/24/23 12:35 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 8/24/23 12:35 AM
Diagnosis set family on different path
Life changes, often in dramatic moments – moments which rewrite priorities, challenge faith, stress hearts and cause questioning of everything one believes in.
Mineola athletic director Luke Blackwell and his family have had more than their share of these dramatic moments over the past two years. more
Mineola athletic director Luke Blackwell and his family have had more than their share of these dramatic moments over the past two years. more
By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/24/23 12:35 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/24/23 12:35 AM
Mineola, Quitman schools fare well on tests
The latest round of Texas public schools test scores was released last week by the Texas Education Agency.
The results were mostly positive for Mineola and Quitman, while Alba-Golden had a few areas of concern. more
The results were mostly positive for Mineola and Quitman, while Alba-Golden had a few areas of concern. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 8/24/23 12:35 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 8/24/23 12:35 AM
Retired ag teachers honored
8/17/23 09:50 AM
AG foundation off to great start
The newly-created Alba-Golden Education Foundation briefed district trustees at Monday’s board meeting that they had raised $65,000 in the first three weeks of fundraising. A comprehensive …
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 8/17/23 09:48 AM
editor@wood.cm | 8/17/23 09:48 AM
ISDs propose lower property tax bills
Texas public school districts are in the process of setting their budgets and property tax rates in line with the new tax reduction measures passed recently by the state legislature.
Lawmakers …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 8/17/23 08:20 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 8/17/23 08:20 AM
Yantis students can eat for free
The Yantis Independent School District announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2023-2024 school …
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8/10/23 01:42 AM
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 …
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8/3/23 09:57 AM
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 …
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8/3/23 09:57 AM
Sound of the Swarm adds 2nd state honor band award to accolades
The three-time state champion marching band is now also the two-time state honor band.
The Mineola High School Sound of the Swarm received notice recently that it had earned that honor for the …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 8/3/23 09:52 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 8/3/23 09:52 AM
Yantis graduate on dean’s list
The University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn. has announced that Kelsey Coyne of Yantis has been named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2023.
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7/26/23 11:36 PM
Alba-Golden school district announces food assistance guidelines
Alba-Golden ISD announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines.
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7/26/23 11:36 PM
Mineola High School grads can benefit from new UT-Tyler and TJC collaboration
Leaders from Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Tyler signed an agreement Monday to create the TJC & UT Tyler Promise Transfer Scholarship. It will benefit Mineola High School graduates and students from other area school districts.
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7/26/23 11:36 PM
East Texas welcomes first medical school
The very first class of medical students in East Texas has begun its journey at the University of Texas at Tyler.
A White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2027 was held at the Tyler campus recently, and the university announced that 95% of the students in the inaugural class are from East Texas. more
A White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2027 was held at the Tyler campus recently, and the university announced that 95% of the students in the inaugural class are from East Texas. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 7/26/23 11:36 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 7/26/23 11:36 PM
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