Pilot Club readies benefit mystery theater

Posted Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:30 am

Dig into the back of your closet and pull out those ‘70s duds for the Pilot Club of Mineola’s “Staying Alive” murder mystery dinner Friday, April 19 at the Mineola Civic Center. The play is co-written by Bryant Cox, Mineola High School drama teacher, and Richelle Buller. Tickets are $35 which includes the dinner, show and the chance to win multiple exciting items. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30.

Pilots will have their famous bucket item drawings for a $5 ticket. Prizes are valued from $50-$250. They include a Stanley cup, Cuisinart gourmet gas grill, handmade lap quilt by Pam Fletcher, four green fees to the Gladewater golf course, Bryan’s Cheesecake gift certificate, Mineola Meat Packing gift certificate, Adirondack chairs made by Glen Dossett, gift certificate from Cakes & Cuties by Ashley Veach, turquoise necklace and an assortment of gift cards from area businesses.

Donny Fleenor of Crappie Freaks Lake Fork is donating for the live auction a fishing guide trip for two valued at $600, which includes $200 of bait. MHS Anchors will be selling purses for $20 with the winner of the purse drawing receiving a Louis Vuitton bag. Celebrity waiters will be serving the meals. Tips are welcome and included in the fundraiser.

Reservations must be made by Sunday, April 14 by calling Shelly at 903-530-8729. Proceeds fund the Mineola Pilot Club’s many brain-related projects such as BrainMinders for children, TBI Camps and Project Lifesaver.

Special Olympics returns in style

Thursday, April 11

After a five-year absence, over 150 athletes from Como-Pickton, Cedar Creek and Upshur and Wood Counties competed for special recognition at a state-sanctioned Special Olympics track and field meet at the Quitman High School track field on Friday, April 5.

Two seeking Ward Three city council position

Thursday, April 11

Only one of the three seats up for election on the Mineola City Council this year is being contested. Crystal Arcand has challenged 2-term incumbent Cassandra Sampson for the Ward Three seat. …

Residents on Hwy. 37 north of Mineola petitioning for center turning lane

Thursday, April 11

Residents who live north of Mineola are petitioning the Texas Dept. of Transportation to extend the center turn lane along Hwy. 37.

Property owners given more time to clean up locations in Quitman

Thursday, April 11

Citizens and commissioners came head-to-head at Thursday night’s Quitman Building and Standards Commission meeting. With the tension in the air almost tangible, the board decided after nearly two hours of deliberation...

Eclipsed!

Thursday, April 11

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

Thursday, December 14, 2023

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.