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MGs converge on Mineola

The Texas MG Register celebrated the 100th anniversary of the iconic English sports car, holding its fall event in Mineola. There were 65 autos in town, which were displayed downtown on Saturday … more

Monster fall concert set by symphony

The Lake Country Symphonic Band will present its fall concert, “A Monster of a Concert” on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Historic Select Theater, 114 N. Johnson St. in Mineola, under the direction of Kelly Bennette.  more

Grandpa’s diaries yield fascinating stories

One of Lepha Luttrall’s favorite memories was sitting on her grandparents’ front porch and eating watermelon with her grandpa.

“He just walked over to the watermelon patch and picked one out,” she recalled. more
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Co-op helps inaugurate new park pavilion

The first community gathering in the newly-reconstructed pavilion at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman was held Friday afternoon. Wood County Electric Co-op welcomed more than 275 members. more

Alba water tank requires new interior paint

The $27,600 project needs to be done in low water usage months in the winter and spring, according to Public Works Director Paul Kelbe. more
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Quitman schools hosting solar eclipse watch party

Wood County is in the path of the first of two solar eclipses within six months this Saturday starting at 10:25 a.m. and continuing to 1:30 p.m.

Observers must wear eye protection to directly view the partial eclipse, since a part of the sun will be visible throughout the eclipse. more

Country star Musgraves preserved in wax

Multiple Grammy Award-winning country music sensation Kacey Musgraves has revealed her highly anticipated new wax figure in Music City at Madame Tussauds Nashville. more

New voting system put to the test

The Wood County elections office is working quickly to implement a new voting system for the Nov. 7 state constitutional amendment election. more
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Quitman chiropractor planning new facility

The Quitman business park could be getting a new tenant next year.

The Quitman Development Corp. voted Monday to proceed with the potential sale of Lot 4, which is on the south side of Richards St. just west of the Quitman Square Apartments. more
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Area bands swarm to Mineola fest

High school marching bands from around East Texas converged on Meredith Memorial Stadium Monday for the 7th annual Mineola Marching Festival. more

Mineola Police Report

September 23 1:03 a.m., suspicious vehicle, 1200 blk N. Pacific, conducting custody exchange. 8:43 a.m., motor vehicle accident, N. Johnson at Greenville, two vehicles, subjects transported … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Forest, woods or wildland fire: Sept. 25, 10:52 a.m, 695 CR 2680, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Sept. 24, 7:26 p.m., 1235 FM 1804, Mineola. Motor vehicle accident with injuries: … more

Holly Lake Church sets yearly arts, crafts sale

The annual Arts and Crafts sale at Holly Brook Baptist Church, Hawkins Oct. 21 will offer more than 40 booths of local crafters’ wares for sale in two large multipurpose buildings – the … more

Group assisting Quitman families for 44 years

Quitman Christmas Sharing Plus (QCSP) is gearing up for the holiday season, as it has each fall since it was formed in 1980. The all-volunteer board met to begin planning on Sept. 19 and will … more

Correction

Information provided in the weekly Wood County Sheriff’s report in the Sept. 28 edition contained an error. The subject arrested on Sept. 19 for terroristic threat was Richard Eugene … more

Quitman Rotary Club hosting blood drive

Quitman Rotary Club will host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. at the Quitman First United Methodist Church, 406 Lane St. Photo ID is required. … more

Subdivision approval awaiting documents

Wood County commissioners postponed the approval of the Bass Acres Phase III subdivision between Golden and Cottonwood Friday, pending receipt of all required documents. They also took the … more

Iron Horse Rhythm Run 5K winners

The following were top finishers in the annual Iron Horse Rhythm Run by Dance Dimensions Saturday at the Mineola Nature Preserve. more

Exploring square plots good excuse for drive

Time for an annual county tour. Having already done a circumnavigation of the county, an investigation into the middle of the county and a drive-about Lake Fork, the tour needed a mission. … more
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Arboretum planning annual fall plant sale

Plant lovers celebrating autumn can harvest a bounty of blooms when the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens kicks off its annual fall plant sale. more
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