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Attaway named director for Quitman development
Quitman City Administrator James Attaway will also be the executive director of the Quitman Development Corp.
Both roles were previously held by former administrator Rodney Kieke... more
Both roles were previously held by former administrator Rodney Kieke... more
11/15/23 11:45 PM
Sound of Swarm snags state silver
Mineola High School’s Sound of the Swarm earned silver at the 2023 UIL state marching band contest in San Antonio last Wednesday in their fifth consecutive trip to state finals.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
Mineola salutes veterans
Saturday, a patriotic parade down Broad St. followed by a ceremony full of gratitude at the gazebo in downtown Mineola paid tribute to those among who have served with honor, courage and commitment.
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
50 years in the salt mine for Sanders
Billy Eugene Sanders recently celebrated a remarkable milestone at the Morton salt mine in Grand Saline.
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10/5/23 02:35 AM
Perfectly fine art adorns Wood County walls
Seeing any of the creations as they went up throughout the week, one can easily surmise that the citizens of Wood County are getting more than just fine, but in many cases, incredible works of art.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
Hay show support remains strong
When all was said and done, auctioneer Kelly Conley had coaxed $35,925 from bidders at the 57th annual Mineola Hay Show last Tuesday.
When add-ons were totaled, the money raised for the Mineola ag program had topped $40,000. more
When add-ons were totaled, the money raised for the Mineola ag program had topped $40,000. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
Mineola ready to celebrate all things train
Mineola’s annual celebration of its railroad history, the Iron Horse Heritage Festival, kicks off with entertainment at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown and goes until 4 p.m.
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9/20/23 11:46 PM
It’s music to their ears
They each came to this area from other regions of Texas and with one stop in between – from Wellington to Granbury to Quitman, and from Grand Prairie to Providence to Mineola. The two ladies, …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/31/23 12:06 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/31/23 12:06 AM
New life for old school
The name carved in stone above the door says Lloyd C.S.D 17, but it is more popularly known as the Coke school.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 8/31/23 12:06 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 8/31/23 12:06 AM
Mineola golf course reopens – golf only
It was hardly business as usual for the Mineola Golf Club, but some members of the Senior Golf Association gathered last Thursday morning for their weekly scramble.
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8/31/23 12:05 AM
Free books coming to area children
What had began as a gesture to motivate the students of a rural high school in small-town Tennessee has become one of the most prolific and beneficial educational endeavors ever undertaken. Currently 138 youngsters from Alba-Golden, Quitman and Yantis have joined 2.5 million children in receiving books free-of-charge from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
New museum dedicated to preserving McFarland School memories, legacy
On the 40th anniversary of the McFarland School reunion, a museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of Mineola’s Black school was unveiled Friday.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
Historical documents from cornerstone reveal glimpse of Mineola life in 1936
The surprisingly-well preserved contents of a sealed copper box was unveiled Saturday morning at the Mineola’s Historical Museum.
The box was placed in the cornerstone of the building when it was built in 1936 as a brand new U.S. Post Office. more
The box was placed in the cornerstone of the building when it was built in 1936 as a brand new U.S. Post Office. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
Reunion will go on despite pavilion
Yes, there will be a Wood County Old Settlers Reunion at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman Aug. 3, 4 and 5.
There will be a 122nd Old Settlers Reunion despite an unfinished pavilion at the park. It had been hoped the rebuilding of the pavilion would be complete in time for the reunion, but some of the materials have been back-logged. more
There will be a 122nd Old Settlers Reunion despite an unfinished pavilion at the park. It had been hoped the rebuilding of the pavilion would be complete in time for the reunion, but some of the materials have been back-logged. more
By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
editor@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
First time up among the clouds for youngsters
Local aviators of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1475 rallied Saturday to provide youngsters their first flights during a Young Eagles Day at Wisener Field.
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/15/23 09:35 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/15/23 09:35 AM
Army of helpers spreads good news across county
The UM (United Methodist) Army of youth from various Texas churches joined forces last week to complete a variety of assistance projects in the northern part of Wood County including the Quitman area.
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 6/15/23 09:35 AM
editor@wood.cm | 6/15/23 09:35 AM
Mineola celebrates sesquicentennial in style
Spanning nearly a dozen decades represented in style, the fashion-forward looked back at looks from years gone by.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Sesquicentennial festivity aglow at dusk
A balloon glow capped off the day of sesquicentennial festivities dubbed Spring Fling.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Mineola sesquicentennial court crowned
Mineola’s sesquicentennial celebration now has a royal court to represent it during the events through the rest of 2023.
The crowns and sashes were awarded at the Mineola Civic Center Saturday night. more
The crowns and sashes were awarded at the Mineola Civic Center Saturday night. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:12 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:12 AM
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