Capsule treasures to be unveiled in 50 years

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A new time capsule in the cornerstone of the Mineola Historical Museum was dedicated Monday, to be unveiled in 2073. Revealing the updated plaque are Landmark Commission Chairman Jimmy Philips, Museum Board President Novada Bigham and Mayor Jayne Lankford.
Items to be unveiled in 2073 for the bicentennial of the city of Mineola were formally dedicated in a time capsule held in the cornerstone of the Mineola Historical Museum Monday. City leaders …

Alba council grants RV rules reprieve

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Alba City Council granted an exception requested by Amanda Mooney to the city’s recreational vehicle ordinance, which allows them to be lived in no more than 30 days in a one-year period. …

Football watching from a country road, only in smalltown Texas

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From left Alyssia Nipp, Jason Nipp, Trisha McCarthy, Kelly McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy, and Terry McCarthy (seated in foreground) enjoy the viewing from CR 2377.
On any fall Friday night, one may witness two of the things which make Alba-Golden special.   The first is the close and personal environment presented at the gymnasium. Fall volleyball is …

Denea Hudman, vice president of the Wood County Child Protection Board, gives attendees at Tips for Tots Monday some background on the cause of the board and extends her thanks.

Tips for Tots aids county’s foster children

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Tips for Tots was a resounding success Monday night. The well-marketed event, which was in its 9th year, was held at the Winnsboro Civic Center. Tips for Tots is put on by the Wood County Child …

Lots in Quitman business park spawn debate over liquor stores

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A presentation about liquor stores was the main subject of last Tuesday’s meeting of the Quitman Development Corporation. The “debate” was not regarding whether Quitman should …

Main Street Board awards a $300 grant to Donna Hanger, owner of Between Friends, for repairs to deteriorated wood on the building’s cornice. Pictured (from left) are Dayna Sadler, Steve Brooke, Vice Chairman Wanda Dubbs, Mrs. Hanger, Chairman Nic Watkins, Jerry Gaskill, Jr., Chris Williams, and Kim Galyean.

Main Street awards grants

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Three downtown Mineola businesses have made improvements through grants from the Main Street program.

QISD takes steps to address school bus driver shortage

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According to the Economic Policy Institute, there is a bus driver shortage. What was nearly 250,000 school bus drivers in 2010 became 188,000 in 2015 and 122,000 in 2021. More than three years later, …

Nelson and Polly Jones, 418 N. Johnson

Jones home named yard of month

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When Polly and Nelson Jones first met, they discovered that they shared a passion for gardening. Nelson enjoyed reading his grandparents’ organic gardening books, and Polly has been a Dirt …

County commissioners OK $36.6M budget

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Wood County commissioners approved a budget of $36,598,649 Thursday for fiscal year 2025, and a property tax rate of 46.25 cents per $100 valuation. Though the property tax rate remained the …

Mineola ISD portable going to sheriff’s office

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The Wood County Sheriff’s Dept. will soon take possession of a portable classroom from Mineola schools. The building is no longer needed by the school district after opening its new …

Hotel/motel fund grants distributed to promote tourism

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The Wood County Economic Development Commission has awarded $150,000 in grants to promote tourism in the county. The money comes from hotel/motel taxes collected from lodging establishments …

MHS Class of ‘74 planning reunion

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The Mineola High School class of 1974 is hosting its 50th class reunion Nov. 1-2, to coincide with the Yellowjackets football homecoming weekend. A casual tailgating party will be held Friday, …

Deason Hunt

Deason Hunt to give talk

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Wood County Genealogy Society will meet Monday, Sept. 16 2024 at 5 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library, 202 E. Goode St. Deason Hunt, a life long member of the Wood County Genealogy Society, will …

Librarian Mary Hurley

Mineola Library Notes

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Here we are in September. So many things happening this month. September is Library Card Sign-Up month. What does that mean to you? It’s a time for you to renew your library card (we do …

Mineola council sets date to OK budget, closes street

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Mineola City Council held a brief public hearing Monday on the proposed 2024-25 city budget, then scheduled another meeting Sept. 16 to consider adopting that budget. The council also approved …

AGISD starts twice monthly pay checks

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The Alba-Golden ISD has transitioned to twice-a-month payroll. The announcement was made at Monday’s school board meeting. Superintendent Shelby Davidson remarked, “This is a cause …

obituaries

Linda L. Morris 1942-2024

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of my mom, Linda L. Morris. She was born Jan. 13, 1942 in Quitman and passed away Aug. 10, 2024 due to complications from a stroke. We wish to …

Gerald Ray Powell 1959-2024

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Gerald Ray Powell, 64, of Quitman, passed away at his home on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. Ray was born on Oct. 17, 1959 in Dallas to Alice Maud Petty and Willie Gerald Powell. Ray was a beloved …

Billie John Harpole 1928-2024

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Billie John Harpole passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2024 at age 96. Born on June 17, 1928 in Golden, Bill was the son of the late Oscar Milton Harpole and Lois Esther Bellomy Harpole. He grew up …

Missed opportunities thwart Panthers against Wildcats

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Cameron Lennon breaks through the last two tackle attempts for Alba-Golden’s opening score.
Everyone wants to win – even if pre-district play. However, there are a lot of positives to be taken away from the Alba-Golden Panthers’ 42-29 loss to the Mount Enterprise Wildcats last …

Yellowjackets can’t keep up with quick-scoring Wildcats

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The Mineola Yellowjackets faced another quality foe last Friday and suffered a 54-27 defeat at the hands of the Scurry-Rosser Wildcats. The Yellowjackets came out ready to play on an excellent …

Lady Panthers fall after winning first two games

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The Lady Panthers of Alba-Golden dropped a match against a visiting Lone Oak Lady Buffalos side, last Friday, in five sets. The Lady Panthers will rue the lost chances after winning the first two …

Lady Jackets defeat Big Sandy

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Jaycee Maag lunges for a return.
The Mineola Lady Jackets defeated Big Sandy last Friday in a non-district volleyball match, 25-9, 25-21, 25-19. The Lady Jackets begin district play Friday at Quitman.

Bulldogs fall to Rivercrest

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Dakota Reynolds cuts to endzone.
The Quitman Bulldogs are off to an 0-2 start in the 2024 football campaign. Quitman lost its opener at Wolfe City 29-13 and fell in Friday’s home opener to Rivercrest 25-12. The Bulldogs travel …