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Mineola students win press awards

Two Mineola residents, students at UT Tyler, recently won 17 awards for outstanding journalism. Nathan Witt, the editor-in-chief of the Patriot Talon, UT Tyler’s student-run newspaper, and … more

TJC’s Wind Ensemble records historic firsts

For the past few years, the Tyler Junior College Wind Ensemble has been chasing — and achieving — some ambitious goals. In February 2022, the group became the first community/junior … more

Purple martins have a home in Yantis

Hanging beside the work desk of Julie Mattox in her Yantis home is the poem ‘The Peace of Wild Things’ by Wendell Berry. It reads: When despair for the world grows in me and I … more
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Blood drive May 7

The next blood drive hosted by the Quitman Rotary Club will be held at First United Methodist Church Quitman, 406 Lane St., on Tuesday, May 7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations will be done inside … more

MISD hosts Spanish-speaking family event

On May 3, Mineola school invites all families and persons who speak Spanish to attend and participate in their celebration. This is the second year of holding the event, which is called the … more
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May Fiesta to fill downtown Saturday

Celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture in Cinco de Mayo fashion is the purpose of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fiesta de Mayo (May Fiesta) community event scheduled Saturday, May … more

Mineola Police Report

April 20 1:22 a.m., reckless driver, 100 blk E. Broad, high speed pursuit, three adults and three juveniles, juvenile probation and parents contacted. Dustin Blake McKinney, Kaufman, arrested … more

Quitman Police Report

The Quitman Police Department answered 240 calls for service between April 1-18. The department issued 88 traffic citations, gave 89 traffic warnings, took 13 reports, made one on-site arrest and two … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Motor vehicle collision: April 18, 6:34 p.m., FM 1253 at CR 460; April 19, 11:05 p.m., Broad at Pacific. EMS assist: April 18, 8:18 p.m., E. McDonald; April 18, 8:45 p.m., CR 2540; April 22, … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

April 17 Deputy Nichols, burglary, Hwy. 154; about 10 boats tampered with or had items removed, offense report completed. Sgt. Cox, Cpl. Rapp, disturbance, CR 4490; victim’s … more

Mineola garden club names yard of the month

A.B. and Gail Jennings bought their house at 305 Newsom in Mineola 36 years ago and raised their family. They’ve always loved gardening and liked the fact that their property already had … more

Kiwanis honors

Mineola ISD Police Chief Cody Castleberry was recognized as the Kiwanis Club April Citizen of the Month for his work making all the schools safer. The award was presented by Mineola Superintendent … more

Mineola High School students lending a helping hand

Students from Emily Winters’ Mineola High School ag class volunteered to helped spruce up the Prayer Garden at First Methodist Church in Mineola.  more

New plaza dedicated

Meredith Foundation Chairman Bob Smith, Mineola Mayor Jayne Lankford and Mineola Economic Development Corp. Chairman Gordon Tiner team to cut the ribbon at the new 1888 Plaza in downtown Mineola … more

Hwy. 37 turn lane on schedule for 2027

Residents north of Mineola got some good, if not timely news recently in their quest to have the center turn lane of State Hwy. 37 extended north from Walmart. The residents have petitioned the … more

WCEDC working on three goals

Three major goals from its recently-completed strategic plan will be the focus of the Wood County Economic Development Commission. Chairman Tim Keenan outlined the goals at the monthly board … more
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State salary grant for rural DAs comes without much guidance

Citing a lack of guidance from the state, Wood County commissioners approved the transfer of funds from the district attorney’s office to the county treasurer Tuesday. The $175,000 grant … more
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City council, school board elections Saturday

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4 for city council elections in Mineola, Hawkins and Winnsboro and one seat on the Mineola school board. Voting for the two Mineola … more

Rotary hosts blood drive

The Quitman Rotary Club will host its next blood donation drive on Tuesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quitman First United Methodist Church. Carter Blood Care will take the donations, … more

Mineola board honors students, staff members

During its April meeting, the Mineola School Board honored the following students and staff: Students of the month Primary - kindergarten Kinleigh Bell and Emmett Taylor Elementary - … more
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