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Couple works to restore and improve home

Scott and Nancy McDonald laugh as she tells about the first fruit their apple tree produced. After several years of waiting patiently, a small green knob finally appeared and they watched it … more

Quitman chamber welcomes director

“Just call me Jen,” said Jen Kucinsky as she spelled her last name when she introduced herself as the new director of the Quitman Chamber of Commerce. Kucinsky recently became the … more
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Kiwanis Club honors citizen

Reta Myers was recognized as the Mineola Kiwanis Club’s September Citizen of the Month for her friendly service to customers at Mineola Dairy Queen. Members surprised Reta at work to give her … more

New Kiwanis officers installed

Division 34 Lt. Governor Matt Pool installed the 2024-25 Mineola Kiwanis officers and directors last week. From left are Past President Brian Jones, Directors Fernando Arreola, Richard Elston and Roy … more

Artist Alley makes downtown installation official

After months of community effort, planning, and hard work, Flint and Steel/Wood County Walls cut the ribbon for Artist Alley in Mineola on Saturday. Artist Alley runs between pacific and Line on … more
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Mineola's rail heritage celebrated

Crowds gathered Saturday in downtown Mineola for the annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival put on by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce. Food and craft venders and civic groups were among the … more

Writers Guild joins MLOTA programs

The Mineola League of the Arts has just introduced a new opportunity for the community: the Writer’s Guild. Residents of Mineola will probably be aware of the several writer’s groups … more
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Wide variety of resources can assist county residents

his is part of a continuing series on helpful resources available to county residents. Below are some of the other resources available. The Greater East Texas Community Action Program … more
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Health fair shares info on resources

Much work went into the Wood County Health Fair, which was held at the Jim Hogg City Park/Quitman Civic Center Saturday. The Health Fair was a project put on by UT Health Quitman, the Quitman … more
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5th year volunteer day set

The fifth annual APET-SPCA Volunteer Day Honoring Jeff Gannon will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8 marks the 5th-year Honor-versary when friends and family gather to remember … more

Wood County veterans services officer has a heart to serve military brethren

Steve Lucas is a man with a big heart, lots of experience and a severe lack of time. That is, until the 7th of this month, when it was announced that the part-time Wood County Veterans Services … more
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Celebrating the Constitution

Members of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter Constitution Week Committee delivered Constitution booklets and posters to the Quitman Library. Deliveries were also made to the Mineola, Lindale and … more

Church celebrating 164 years

Though the Ebenezer Baptist Church has been a lighthouse to the Quitman community for over 163 years, it will celebrate its first homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 21 to celebrate its 164th anniversary. … more

School, Coalition host program about bullying

Mineola Middle School and the Flint & Steel Coalition will host Romereo Brown, the CEO of Tyler clothing brand and store, Weird and Different, at the school in October. … more

One street at a time

Mineola Ward 3 kicked off its Adopt A Street Program Saturday at 8 a.m. with great success. People from different wards participated including youth to stamp out litter one street at a time. To … more

Kiwanis Club honors citizen

Lori Puckett was named Mineola Kiwanis Club’s August Citizen of the Month for her efforts in organizing a hamburger lunch fundraiser for Mineola Caring & Sharing sponsored by City National … more

Deason Hunt to give talk

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 … more

Jones home named yard of month

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 … more

Main Street awards grants

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

Tips for Tots aids county’s foster children

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 … more
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