QISD board calls for $30 million bond vote

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ously to call for a bond election in a Monday night meeting that lasted less than two minutes. Board member Todd Williams made the initiating motion, ... …

Quitman Development Corp. works on long range improvement ideas

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Quitman City Hall was buzzing with ideas and energy Wednesday night, as Quitman Development Corp. (QDC) member Kerry Puckett presented a report for Quitman’s business future. The summary …

Lengthy closed session by Alba council leads to three-day suspension of city employee

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One of the largest crowds to attend an Alba City Council meeting in recent memory was largely relegated to standing around outside Monday night.

Kacey wins 8th Grammy, Foster first

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Kacey Musgraves, the country music performer who got her start in the Mineola and Golden area, racked up her eighth Grammy Award Saturday night at the 67th annual event. It also marked the first …

Mineola team mourns loss of former player

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The Mineola High School boys basketball team huddles Friday night during a moment of silence for former Yellowjacket teammate Keke Martin, who was killed in a car crash Monday, Jan. 27 near Lake …

Quitman Pilot Club president Patricia Durst presents the trophy for Judge’s Choice chili to representatives from Wood County Electric Cooperative, Nick O’Neal, Chris Chaffin and Presleigh Chaffin, at Friday’s annual chili cook off.

Pilot Club of Quitman reports another successful year for its chili cookoff

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Local residents came out in full force Friday night to support the Quitman Pilot Club’s Annual Chili Cook-off at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. Twenty-two local businesses and …

Kiwanians honor community member

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Larry Pruitt was awarded Mineola Kiwanis Citizen of the Month for January. He volunteers with school and patriotic groups. Kiwanis Director David Sauer presented the award. 

Beef, forage conference set

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Wood County will host the Tri-County Beef and Forage Conference Friday, March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman.

Mahomes’ first star turn in Mineola

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Patrick Mahomes, who starred in football and other sports at Whitehouse before going on to Texas Tech and then the National Football League, signed his first autographs as a five-year-old at Mineola …

School locked down after report

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A car backfiring led Mineola ISD to lock down the high school campus on Thursday, Jan. 30 and place the other schools on alert.

Scrambling for a calf

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Clara Marlow of the Mineola FFA caught a calf during the 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble, earning a $500 purchase certificate …

Master Gardeners host series

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The Wood County Master Gardeners will host a monthly lunch and learn series during 2025. The one-hour programs will be held at noon at the First Assembly of God Church, 909 E. Goode St. in …

Henry Stout, one of the first Wood County commissioners (Courtesy)

Wood County created 175 years ago

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Wood County was created by a legislative act Feb. 5, 1850, 175 years ago this week. The act appointed five commissioners: Gilbert Yarbrough, Joseph Fisher, George Greer, Henry Stout (pictured) and Reuben Elledge. They were charged with laying out a county seat named Quitman. …

Librarian Mary Hurley

Mineola Library Notes

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Happy February. Didn’t January fly by quickly? February brings us lots of things to celebrate and recognize. We just learned of Punxsutawny Phil’s forecast. Were you happy with his prognostication? Upcoming we have Valentine’s Day …

District court hears guilty pleas, sets sentences

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The following guilty pleas were heard and sentences assessed in 402nd District Court on Jan. 23:

Jarvis Christian University President Glenell Lee-Pruitt.

President outlines Jarvis initiatives

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It is a long way from chopping cotton in the Mississippi Delta to the President’s Office at Jarvis Christian University. However, both places require hard work, persistence and introspection. …

The Ima Hogg Museum in the Quitman park named for her father, former Texas governor Jim Hogg.

Hogg museum will soon welcome visitors

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Good news: The Ima Hogg Museum will soon be open for tours and viewing in the Governor Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman.

Grand Jury returns indictments

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The Wood County Grand Jury issued the following indictments on Jan. 27: Jeremy Dewayne Blalock, Mineola, fraudulent possession of identifying information five items or more but less than 10, …

Busy year for UT Health EMS service in Mineola

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The UT Health East Texas emergency medical service system is growing. Mineola City Council members heard a report on the service at last week’s council meeting. UT Health has operated …

TIMOTHY NALL  Jailed, released in Smith Co.

Former pastor arrested for second charge

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The former pastor of the Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church east of Mineola has been arrested for a second time concerning allegations of child sexual abuse. Timothy Daniel Nall, 69, was taken …

Election filing continues for cities, schools

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Most candidates who have filed thus far for the May 3 city council and school board elections are the incumbents. Exceptions include the Alba City Council, where Donna Landsdowne is seeking one …

obituaries

Mildred “Mickie” Carol Sizemore King  1958-2025

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Services for Mildred “Mickie” Carol Sizemore King, 66, of Yantis were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba. Mrs. King passed away Jan. 28, 2025 …

Carol Calvin Kelly 1934-2025

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Services for Carol Calvin Kelly, 90, of Alba are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Alba, with Dr. Kelly Burton officiating. Visitation will follow the service …

Ulna Effie Maria Cathey McWhorter 1938-2025

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Ulna Effie Maria Cathey McWhorter, 86, of Quitman passed away on Jan. 28, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1938 in Quitman, in the same white frame house where she grew up. Ulna was the daughter of …

Quitman’s Alexis Frazier (1) and Mineola’s Sophia Hogue (55) challenge for the loose ball.

Swarming defense helps Lady Jackets slow down Quitman

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Stifling defense and sharp-shooting from the three-point line propelled Mineola to a 33-26 win over the visiting Quitman Lady Bulldogs Friday, in a battle between the District 15-3A second and third place teams. …

Twins make their mark as dual 1,000-point scorers

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Mineola seniors Kyra, left, and Jayla Jackson were honored at their final home game Friday for each scoring 1,000 points during their Mineola High School basketball careers. They are just the second …

DeGorostiza cross country all-star

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Quitman High School senior Katie DeGorostiza has been named a legacy all-star in cross country by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. …

Bryson Hobbs of Quitman goes for the lay up Friday at Mineola.

Yellowjackets too much for Bulldogs

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The Quitman Bulldogs hoped to take some momentum from their buzzer-beating win over Eustace into Mineola when they came to face the Yellowjackets Friday. …

Jonathan Ledesma exhibits his strength by taking control of a loose ball in the midfield. He pressed the attack and scored the Jackets first goal with this possession.

Mineola soccer notches big victory

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It was thrilling, intensely competitive and more exciting than the English Premier League. …

Lane Harkins hit the game-winning shot in the closing seconds.

Late basket propels Quitman

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It was a beautiful shot – high, arcing, with most of the home-side fans looking over his shoulder. Lane Harkin’s 3-pointer passed through the basket just before time expired to give the …

By JOHN ARBTER  woodctystringer@gmail.com  The last-minute instructions to the Lady Bulldogs before they took the court against the visiting Eustace squad had to be: ‘take the ball away!’ That is exactly what the Lady Bulldogs did.   The Quitman full-court pressure deflated the Eustace team and created ample scoring opportunities as the visitors struggled to cross half-court. The end result was a 62-13 romp in Quitman’s favor.  Quitman beat the visitors to most of the loose balls, enjoyed an advantage in rebounding – especially in the second half – and played more competent and more confident basketball.  Addison Sapp tallied a game-high 28 points, which included six 3-point shots.  Sapp opened the game with a 3-pointer from the top of the key and closed the night’s scoring with a drive down the lane.   Teammate Autumn Cason joined Sapp in double figures with 11 points. Lynlee Taylor, Allie Berry, Alexis Frazier and Annabelle Popek also notched the scorebook.   The game unfolded as one might expect this match-up to go, as the teams are at opposite ends of the district standings. Yet, even when teams may be mismatched, the game still has to be played. Quitman efficiently came out and took care of business.   Quitman finished their district season Tuesday hosting Grand Saline. The Lady Bulldogs are headed for the playoffs, and if they can continue to play unselfish team basketball, they should have a healthy run in the post season.

Lady Bulldogs handle Eustace easily

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The last-minute instructions to the Lady Bulldogs before they took the court against the visiting Eustace squad had to be: ‘take the ball away!’ …