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CORRECTION: Last day to register to vote Feb. 2, not 6

CORRECTION: In last week’s edition, the Monitor noted that the last day to register to vote in the March 3 primary is Monday, Feb. 6. It should have read Monday, Feb. 2. more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Jan. 15 4:52 a.m., PR 6602, false alarm, malfunctioning alarm; 10:23 p.m., Sycamore, no emergency, cancelled Jan. 16 8:51 a.m., CR 455, medical assist; 9:35 a.m., FM 779, Alba, no … more

Mineola Nature Preserve hosting kids fish event

On Saturday, Feb. 7, Bridge Bob’s Pond at the Mineola Nature Preserve will be the site of the annual “Kids’ Trout Fishing Day.”   The event, which is sponsored by the Texas Parks … more

Wood County Commissioners Court buys oil from alternate vendor

The Wood County Commissioners Court passed all items on the Jan. 20 agenda. The agenda included an emergency purchase of crude oil from another source. The item referred to a lack of supply from … more
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Chili Time! Mineola Kiwanis hold Chili Cook-Off

The 17th annual Mineola Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off lunch will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Mineola Civic Center. Doors will be open from 11 to 1. Cost for the lunch, which includes all-you-can-eat … more

Pianist, Pastor, Photographer: Terry Neel

Retired Mineola pastor Terry Neel traces his interest in photography to a photograph of the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. Neel took the photo looking down on the Western Wall while on a performance tour … more
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Mineola school board announces new band director, reads religion in schools bill

Mineola ISD has named Donald Myers to be its new High School Band Director. Myers was chosen out of 13 applicants for a two-year contract. Myers has been on the band staff since 2023, and has been … more
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Early voting, voting registration deadlines

The last day to register to vote in the March 3 primaries is Monday, Feb. 2. The primaries will determine several state offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, comptroller, etc., as well as … more

Election filing updates

As of Jan. 26, the following candidates have filed for the upcoming May 2 city/school board elections. A judge has ruled that Burns and Oglesby can be the only two candidates for the Hawkins Alderman … more

CRAPPIEFEST gives updates

CRAPPIEFEST is continuing to grow its plans for its 12th year. The event will be held Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29 at the Caney Point Recreation Area outside Yantis. Entry is free. … more
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Drones, UFOs, and satellites, oh my!

Mineola residents outside on the evening of Jan. 7 saw strange lights hovering and zooming in the sky. These lights certainly weren’t, as some jokingly suggested, UFOs; as several citizens discovered, they were drones. ... more
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Wood County opens doors to those in need

In the midst of sub-freezing winter weather, several Wood County organizations and individuals have opened their doors to those in need. The Lake Country Playhouse and the Historic Select … more
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Wood County gets winter weather

Wood County has received some snow, ice, and below-freezing temperatures, from Jan. 23-27. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that Mineola may have received anywhere from 2-9.8 inches of snow, while the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network … more
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Angelo State University releases Dean’s List

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the list of students who achieved the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. Recently-graduated student Briley Bowen of Winnsboro … more

SHSU announces 2025 grads

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) has announced its fall 2025 graduates. They are listed below by hometown. Alba   Katherine Faber, Integrated Studies   Jessie Weddle, … more

TSU announces President’s List

Texas State University (TSU) has named Candace Pope of Hawkins to its President’s List for Fall 2025. Pope is majoring in respiratory care. The President’s List is made up of students who … more

TSU releases Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Logan Kapphahn of Hawkins has been named to Texas State University’s (TSU) Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Kapphahn is majoring in studio art, and is among only 18% of students to be named to the list. … more

Mercy Ships: on mission from Garden Valley since 1978

Numbers, especially when they reach six and seven digits, can lose their meaning. So it is with the humanitarian work of Mercy Ships.   The internationally-renowned nonprofit has dispensed … more
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Mineola Caring & Sharing to hold annual meeting

Mineola Caring & Sharing will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Ministry Center. All volunteers, and anyone interested in becoming involved, is invited to … more

Wood County Sheriff's Report

Jan. 7 Deputy Swann, agency assist, Hawkins. Austin PD said stolen guitar found at store in Hawkins. Deputy Swann retrieved guitar, will be returned to owner.   Lt. Morrison, Sgt. Cox, … more
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