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Retired pastor cheers on Winnsboro
Henry Suche was all smiles. The retired Methodist pastor, who had for 25 years been the pastor of Winnsboro Football, was seated just outside the south end zone in a padded folding chair Friday at …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/10/24 08:48 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/10/24 08:48 AM
Grand jury hands down indictments
The following Wood County grand jury indictments were handed down on Monday, Sept. 30:
Robert Lee Bell, Mineola, assault on a peace officer/judge, second degree felony, attempt to take weapon …
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10/10/24 08:48 AM
Commissioners OK prosecutor salary supplements
Wood County commissioners approved a plan last week to spend a state grant for rural prosecutors’ offices.
This marks the second year for the county to receive the funds, which benefit …
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10/10/24 08:48 AM
Rivercrest rides big plays to beat Panthers
The Alba-Golden Panthers came home from Rivercrest High School with a disappointing 33-21 loss Friday.
Almost one year ago the Panthers went to Rivercrest and stole the last …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/10/24 08:46 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/10/24 08:46 AM
Five-set wins bolster AG Lady Panthers
Alba-Golden keeps winning grueling volleyball matches.
The Lady Panthers took five games to win at Fruitvale last Tuesday to move to 2-0 in district play.
Alba-Golden had a bye on Friday …
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10/10/24 08:46 AM
Lady Bulldogs fall to Grand Saline as district volleyball race heats up
The Quitman Lady Bulldogs chalked up their second district win last Tuesday, handling the Malakoff Lady Tigers in straight sets 25-20, 25-22, 25-21.
The Lady Bulldogs played the whole match with …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/10/24 08:46 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/10/24 08:46 AM
Edgewood grabs early lead, pulls away from Quitman
Quitman High School went head-to-head with Edgewood High in a thrilling “Bulldog Showdown” Friday with both teams continuing their district football seasons. Edgewood prevailed 42-14.
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By BENJAMIN BARNETT |
10/10/24 08:46 AM
Lady Jackets lead district after first half
The Mineola Lady Jackets swept Grand Saline and Malakoff last week to end the first half of district volleyball play unbeaten and atop the standings at 6-0.
The second half got underway Tuesday …
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10/10/24 08:45 AM
Winnsboro VFD awarded $10,000 grant
Just in time for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12, Winnsboro Volunteer Fire Dept. (WVFD) announces it is one of 100 volunteer fire departments across the nation to receive a $10,000 grant through the …
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10/10/24 08:43 AM
Quitman plans cleanup days
The City of Quitman fall cleanup days will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the city warehouse located at the end of Cliff St. and West Side Dr.
Clean-up days …
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10/10/24 08:42 AM
Co-op annual meeting family friendly
Wood County Electric Cooperative has redesigned its annual meeting to be family-friendly. It will be Saturday, Oct. 12 at Gov. Jim Hogg Park in Quitman.
“In the past, our meeting was …
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10/10/24 08:39 AM
Rotary club hosting blood drive
The next Quitman Rotary Club/First United Methodist Church Carter Blood drive is Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at FUMC Quitman in the youth area inside the church. There is plenty of room …
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10/10/24 08:38 AM
Lake Country Symphonic Band plans fall concert
The Lake Country Symphonic Band will present “Musical Musings” in concert Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Select Theater in Mineola.
John …
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10/10/24 08:38 AM
Landmark commission sets marker dedications
The City of Mineola and the Landmark Commission will dedicate two state historical markers this month.
The city will dedicate the Big Sandy Creek Bridge at the Mineola Nature Preserve at …
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10/10/24 08:37 AM
Quitman Library Connections
The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an open house Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1-3 p.m. in the library Shamburger Community Room. The public is invited.
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10/10/24 08:35 AM
County part of solar grant
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced recently that it is moving forward in the awards process on a clean energy project in Texas through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) …
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10/10/24 08:33 AM
Arboretum hosting annual fall plant sale
Celebrate the arrival of autumn by visiting the fall plant sale at the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Quitman.
The popular fundraising event is Saturday, Oct. 12 on the …
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10/10/24 08:32 AM
Dowell, 92, “settles” on job as author
If you can think of a career, chances are that Bob Dowell may have done it.
In his 92 years of life, Dowell has done a lot of different types of work – everything from farming, to selling …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 10/10/24 08:30 AM
news@wood.cm | 10/10/24 08:30 AM
Club readies new clubhouse
Tuesday was moving day at the Mineola Country Club. A grand opening will celebrate the new clubhouse facility Oct. 25 and 26, with a ribbon cutting the 25th at 10 a.m. and activities throughout the …
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10/10/24 08:30 AM
Prairie Day nature’s classroom
Wildlife biologist Chris Keiser stopped at the first briefing point of his prairie walk. “If you stand on a red ant hill, keep movin’,” he said with a smile.
He was leading one …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/10/24 08:29 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/10/24 08:29 AM
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