Nature preserve meteor shower viewing planned

Posted Thursday, August 10, 2023 1:42 am

The Mineola Nature Preserve in conjunction with the Astronomical Society of East Texas will sponsor a viewing of the Perseids Meteor Shower at the Nature Preserve on Saturday evening, Aug. 12 from dark until midnight in the east parking lot.

Parking is on the west side. The event is free and open to all. Participants may want to bring a blanket or reclining lawn chair and binoculars. Telescopes will be available to view other celestial objects also.

With respect for the recent weather and the possibility of mosquitoes, bring only repellent wipes – no sprays. Also no smoking is allowed.

This is a weather permitting event. If the skies are too cloudy, the event will be canceled. A cancellation notice will be posted on the society’s website, via this email: info@asetexas.com, a sign at the preserve entrance stating “NO STAR GAZING” or text 903-520-7338.

Special Olympics returns in style

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Two seeking Ward Three city council position

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Property owners given more time to clean up locations in Quitman

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Eclipsed!

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Two predictions surrounding Monday’s total solar eclipse in East Texas largely failed to come true. The clouds were thin to non-existent during the time of totality around 1:40 p.m., and the expected traffic jams did not materialize.

Symphonic band presents Christmas concert

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Come on over to Mineola’s beautiful Historic Select Theater and hear the Lake Country Symphonic Band’s Christmasy “Everything Christmas” concert.

Concerts are Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Mike Holbrook is back in the director’s seat, so it’s sure to be a fun-filled couple of hours.