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Study tracking behaviors shows Lake Fork bass still plentiful
Biologists from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have completed an innovative study that tracked the movement and behaviors of largemouth bass at Toledo Bend Reservoir and Lake Fork. …
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7/11/24 09:58 AM
Guilty pleas entered in criminal cases
The following guilty pleas were heard recently and sentences assessed in 402nd District Court:
June 11
Mac Dewayne Ford, Tyler, sexual assault, second degree felony, 20 years in state …
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7/11/24 09:55 AM
Wood County Grand Jury hands down indictments
The following indictments were handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury in June:
June 10
Rickiey Lee McNeail Jr., Hawkins, theft of property less than $2,500 with two or more previous …
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7/11/24 09:55 AM
Alba resident joins association
Jenifer Ingram of Alba is a new member of the American Angus Association, headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo.
The association, with more than 22,000 active adult and junior members, is the …
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7/11/24 09:54 AM
Coyne named to president’s list
The University of Hartford announces that Kelsey Coyne of Yantis has been named to the President’s List for the spring 2024 semester.
To be placed on the President’s List, students …
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7/11/24 09:54 AM
Mineola students to receive free meals
All four Mineola ISD school campuses will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-25 school year.
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7/11/24 09:53 AM
County party awards pair of scholarships
Two students from Wood County were awarded the second Wood County Democratic Party’s Dr. Charles Thompson Memorial Scholarships.
Joseph Nguyen from Winnsboro High School and Lila …
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7/11/24 09:53 AM
Local Democrats represent at state convention
Eight Wood County residents serving as delegates of the local Democratic Party attended the Texas State Democratic Party Convention in El Paso.
They competed aggressively with over 5,000 other …
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7/11/24 09:53 AM
Burge presenting program
Wood County Genealogy Society will meet Monday, July 15 at 5 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library.
The speaker will be Saundra Burge. Her topic will be “The History of Alba.”
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7/11/24 09:52 AM
Lake Brenda home named yard of the month
As a teenager, Jan Scurlock learned to love gardening from an aunt who let her water some asparagus ferns while teaching her planting and propagating skills. She became fascinated by gardening …
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7/11/24 09:50 AM
Dan Moore passes away
Dan Moore, whose long newspaper career included stints at several newspapers in and around Wood County, passed away Sunday, June 30 in Tyler at age 70.
Moore was most recently the director of …
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7/11/24 09:50 AM
Tips for Tots moves to new location
The 9th Annual Tips for Tots fundraiser event benefiting the Wood County Child Protection & Welfare Board to support foster children of Wood County will be held Monday, Sept. 9.
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7/11/24 09:49 AM
County getting donated riot gear
heriff’s Dept. was approved to receive a donation from the Houston Police Dept. Tuesday for six pieces of riot/crowd control gear.
The gear is new and has never been worn.
As County …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 7/11/24 09:49 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 7/11/24 09:49 AM
New art installation planned for downtown Mineola alley
Mineola’s downtown is an iconic place in town – one that Mineoleans are proud of. And rightly so; there’s so much that’s beautiful and interesting about it.
Well, good …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 7/11/24 09:49 AM
news@wood.cm | 7/11/24 09:49 AM
Hurray for the 4th of July
Fourth of July fireworks lit the night sky at the annual display at the Mineola Civic Center last Thursday evening, following a concert featuring patriotic music by the Lake Country Symphonic Band. …
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7/11/24 09:49 AM
Wisener celebrates the 4th with pancakes, air show
Wisener Field hosted a fly-in to celebrate Independence Day and the airport’s 107th birthday last Thursday. A full pancake breakfast was put on for the aviators, aviation fans and family. The …
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7/11/24 09:48 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
June 26
Cpl. Smith, possible stolen property, CR 2320; phone stolen, pinging at certain address, homeowner gave consent to search area, phone not located on property.
Deputy Haley, possible …
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7/11/24 08:14 AM
Mineola Police Report
June 29
3:35 a.m., city ordinance violation, Patten at Sycamore, stop sign turned backward.
10:10 a.m., public assist, 300 Greenville, information about possible fraud.
3:32 p.m., …
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7/11/24 08:14 AM
Commissioners postpone decision on buying more vehicles for sheriff’s office
Hoping to save money on ever-rising vehicle prices, the Wood County Sheriff’s Dept. asked county commissioners Tuesday to transfer contingency funds for the purchase of four patrol vehicles.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 7/4/24 10:11 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 7/4/24 10:11 AM
Alba council sets workshops July 8 and 22
Alba City Council scheduled a pair of workshops to address personnel, budget and permitting matters.
The workshop to review proposed changes to the city personnel policy will be held Monday, …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 7/4/24 10:11 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 7/4/24 10:11 AM
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