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Quitman homecoming court

The Quitman Bulldogs will take on Paris Chisum for homecoming on Friday, Oct. 10. Members of the homecoming court include, from left, dukes freshman Seth Butler, sophomore Riley Mason and junior … more

Voter registration deadline Monday for Nov. 4

Monday, Oct. 6 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election. In addition to 17 amendments to the state constitution on the ballot, voters in the Hawkins school district will also decide … more

AGISD forms facility study committee

Alba-Golden superintendent Shelby Davidson reported on the formation of the Panther Legacy Vision Team at the Monday, Sept. 22 school board meeting. The 36-member Vision Team has been charged to … more
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Mineola ex living game show dream

We’ve all thought about it. It comes up in conversation as a fun, silly thing to think about. If I won a million dollars in a game show, what would I spend it on? The only difference … more
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Prec. 2 constable resigns nine months into term

Less than a year into his term, Wood County Precinct Two Constable Bobby Tucker is stepping down. Tucker turned in his resignation to County Judge Kevin White on Friday, effective on Friday, … more

Lawsuit filed against county over Lake Quitman property

A couple who was denied permission to rebuild their home on Lake Quitman has filed suit against Wood County. Bruce and Linda Noblett of Rowlett attended several county commissioners meetings … more

County sets hearings for 911, airport

Wood County commissioners set a pair of public hearings on Friday to be held on Oct. 14. The first would be for considering a change in the 911 emergency addressing standards. The standard … more
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Mineola keeps ISD boundaries for boards

City of Mineola boards and commissions will continue to be selected from the Mineola school district boundaries, as they have for several years. Following a brief workshop Thursday, the city … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

Dispatched and canceled en route: Sept. 20, 6:50 p.m., CR 1515; Sept. 20, 7:28 p.m., Dogwood. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Sept. 21, 12:49 a.m., CR 2298; Sept. 22, 7:09 p.m., Meredith. … more

Quitman Police Report

The Quitman Police Department answered 419 calls for service between Sept. 1-29, issued 104 traffic citations, gave 284 traffic warnings, took 17 reports and made two on-site arrests and four warrant … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

September 17 Deputy Hammond, scam, CR 2950; victim purchased vehicle online, after sending seller money, he stopped communications, vehicle is supposed to be en route to him, will call back if … more

Mineola Police Report

September 20 4:13 a.m., suspicious vehicle, E. Broad, unoccupied. 5:39 a.m., welfare concern, W. Kilpatrick, subject yelling, everything OK. 9:22 a.m., public assist, 300 Greenville, … more

Quitman council OKs utility rate increases

Quitman residents will soon see increases on their monthly utility bills after the city council approved adjustments to water, sewer and trash collection rates Tuesday, Sept. 23. After seeking input … more
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Kid from Mineola named to Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame

Ben Pegues used to play football in the middle of N. Pacific Street in Mineola. “You had an odd car pass-by every now and then, but it wasn’t a big deal,” he stated. The family … more
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County health fair

The annual Wood County Health Fair was held Saturday at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. Among the vendors was UT Health Care which provided one of its ambulances for participants to check out. more

Quitman museum

Tracy Lamb opens up The Honeymoon Cottage Museum in Quitman on Thursday, Sept. 25. Lamb serves as tour guide at the historic cottage where James Hogg, the first native governor of Texas, and wife … more

Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club dedicates dog park

Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club officially dedicated the Quitman dog park Wednesday. The park is part of a much larger plan to create a walking trail from Gov. Jim Hogg City Park to the city … more

Iron Horse Heritage Festival 2025

Crowds gathered in downtown Mineola Saturday to celebrate the city's railroad heritage. more

Sound of the Swarm

Mineola's own Sound of the Swarm won the 2021 marching band championship, and we were there to document it. more
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