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Residents on Hwy. 37 north of Mineola petitioning for center turning lane
Residents who live north of Mineola are petitioning the Texas Dept. of Transportation to extend the center turn lane along Hwy. 37.
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4/11/24 09:56 AM
Property owners given more time to clean up locations in Quitman
Citizens and commissioners came head-to-head at Thursday night’s Quitman Building and Standards Commission meeting. With the tension in the air almost tangible, the board decided after nearly two hours of deliberation...
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 4/11/24 09:56 AM
news@wood.cm | 4/11/24 09:56 AM
Utility bill assistance available in county
High utility bills can be a struggle for households. The summer months are coming with an additional burden. East Texas households may qualify for assistance through federal LIHEAP funding.
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4/4/24 12:29 AM
Cross illuminates Easter story at Little Mound
A couple of weeks before Easter Sunday, a coincidental meeting in the parking lot of the Little Mound Baptist Church led to some friendly advice. When discussing the upcoming sunrise service, Pastor Michael Phillips had offered, “Be sure to get here a bit early so you can see the illuminated cross.”
That little aside could not prepare one for viewing the illuminated cross for the first time. It is, quite possibly, the most meaningful representation of Easter for miles around. more
That little aside could not prepare one for viewing the illuminated cross for the first time. It is, quite possibly, the most meaningful representation of Easter for miles around. more
By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/4/24 12:29 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/4/24 12:29 AM
Bridge dedication honors Bridges’ service
Quitman Lake Fork Kiwanis Club members celebrated their 28th anniversary by braving some mud on Wednesday, March 27 as they gathered at the future site of Quitman’s Dog Park to dedicate a bridge on the walking path to original club charter member RT Bridges.
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By Carley Tucker |
4/4/24 12:29 AM
The stars shone on Mineola
When Wood County Judge and former Mineola mayor Kevin White was named man of the year at Thursday’s annual chamber banquet, he described his philosophy of service: “Wherever there is a …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/29/24 08:02 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/29/24 08:02 AM
Program focuses on McFarland museum
The reciting of the poem “Invictus” was one of the highlights of the Black History Month Program hosted by the Mineola Historical Museum Board in partnership with McFarland Foundation …
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2/22/24 09:28 AM
Quitman chamber celebrates golden anniversary
The Quitman Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Thursday, Feb. 15. This year’s theme was a golden anniversary celebration of the Quitman Chamber’s formation 50 years ago. …
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By CARLEY TUCKER |
2/22/24 09:23 AM
Benefit breakfast planned for Bread of Life ministry
The Bread of Life Ministry will hold its monthly benefit breakfast Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7:30-9 a.m. at Mineola First Methodist Church, 612 N. Newsom St.
Suggested donation for the …
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2/15/24 10:26 AM
Beauty shop stories led Driver to food ministry
This story may not have started in a beauty parlor, but beauty parlors certainly played a major and consistent role in it.
Kathy Driver is a beautician. Since receiving her licensure from …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/15/24 10:22 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/15/24 10:22 AM
2024 schedule announced for Mineola mini-train runs
The Harry Meredith Special will get underway on Saturday, March 30 at Iron Horse Square Park in Mineola for the 2024 season, with the Easter train. It will be held in conjunction with the Methodist …
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2/15/24 10:21 AM
Pilots capture chili prize
The Pilot Club of Mineola members serve their entry in the Mineola Kiwanis Club’s annual chili cookoff Saturday. The club was judged best chili. Members include, from left, Lori White, Diane …
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2/15/24 10:18 AM
Kiwanis Club honors Lucases
Sarah and Steven Lucas were awarded the Mineola Kiwanis January Citizens of the Month for their work with Wreaths Across America, the national project which places wreaths on veterans graves in Wood …
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2/8/24 10:05 AM
McFarland Museum focus of BHM program
This year’s Black History Month Program hosted by the Mineola Historical Museum Board will showcase the McFarland South Ward Museum on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
A ribbon-cutting for …
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2/8/24 09:56 AM
Clubhouse rising again at Mineola Country Club
There will again be a light house on the hill at the Mineola Country Club.
The club gathered Jan. 31 to break ground on its new clubhouse after the historic structure burned on Aug. 21.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/8/24 08:25 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/8/24 08:25 AM
Street name memorializes Tuck family
The north-south section of the now-formerly Padgett St. has been renamed Tuck Dr. The new street signs were officially unveiled in a ceremony Friday afternoon in Mineola.
The change was needed …
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 2/8/24 08:24 AM
photos@wood.cm | 2/8/24 08:24 AM
Quitman Chamber marks golden anniversary
The Quitman Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 50th anniversary during its annual awards banquet Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman.
Tickets are $40 each …
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2/1/24 09:49 AM
Chili benefits Pilot Club projects
Twenty-five teams squared off Friday, Jan. 26 at Quitman’s Carroll Green Civic Center for the Quitman Pilot Club’s Chili Cook-Off. This battle for bragging rights has been a yearly event …
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2/1/24 09:46 AM
Mineola Caring & Sharing serves 335 families
Mineola Caring & Sharing served 335 families and 1,374 people in 2023, an increase from 2022. A number of family applications were received at the last minute, and with the help of …
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1/25/24 10:07 AM
Daddy daughter Dance coming to civic center
The annual daddy daughter dance at the Mineola Civic Center is Saturday, Feb. 3 from 7-9 p.m. at Meredith Hall.
Tickets are $25 per couple with $5 for each additional daughter and can be …
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1/18/24 10:20 AM
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