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QDC adjusts to new approval procedures
The public portion of the Quitman Development Corporation board meeting Feb. 12 ended in frustration, as board members unexpectedly went into closed session around the halfway mark of the meeting. …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:21 AM
news@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:21 AM
Bassmaster tournament, family festival to showcase Caney Point improvements
Preparations are ramping up for two major events to be held in concert at Caney Point Recreational Area on Lake Fork.
Crews were busy late last week on expanding parking and installing a …
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2/15/24 10:21 AM
Filing deadline Friday in school, city elections
Friday is the last day to file for places on the ballot in the May 4 city council and school board elections.
Mineola ISD will have an election, as two candidates have signed up for the …
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2/15/24 10:21 AM
Early voting begins Tuesday
Early voting in the March 5 party primaries begins on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
All early voting in Wood County is conducted at the elections office in Quitman.
Days and hours are Feb. 20-23 from 8 …
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2/15/24 10:21 AM
Pilots capture chili prize
The Pilot Club of Mineola members serve their entry in the Mineola Kiwanis Club’s annual chili cookoff Saturday. The club was judged best chili. Members include, from left, Lori White, Diane …
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2/15/24 10:18 AM
Democrats express voter intimidation concerns
Two Democrats expressed concerns about potential voter intimidation while one Republican threatened legal action over not being able to carry a handgun into the county courthouse.
Wood County …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:00 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:00 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Grass fire: Feb. 7, 11:50 a.m., 602 CR 2373, Alba.
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Feb. 5, 8:14 p.m., Sycamore St, Mineola.
Good intent call, other: Feb. 4, 6:04 p.m., FM 1253 & FM …
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2/15/24 08:20 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
January 31
Sgt. Morrison, Deputy Whisenhunt, assault, CR 2210; caller advised mother struck him during argument, both had conflicting stories, neither wished to pursue charges.
Cpl. …
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2/15/24 08:19 AM
Mineola Police Report
February 3
10:09 a.m., information, W. Loop 564, vehicles parked in fire lane, advised no fire lane at that location.
11:46 a.m., motor vehicle accident, NE Loop 564, two vehicles, one …
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2/15/24 08:19 AM
Kid Fish is on Saturday
Bridge Bob’s Pond at Mineola Nature Preserve will be the site of the annual Kids’ Trout Fishing Day on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The event is sponsored by Texas Parks …
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2/8/24 10:07 AM
Alba-Golden Jr.-Sr. High Roll
A Honor Roll
2nd Nine Weeks
6th grade
Tenley Castloo, Avery Haisten, Piper Hartin, Grayson Hawthorn, Henry Kerry, Judson Paben, Alexander Reynolds, Bobby Yates
7th grade …
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2/8/24 10:06 AM
UT Tyler names president’s list honor students
The University of Texas at Tyler announced students who were named to the fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll.
To qualify, a student must have completed, in one semester, 12 or more …
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2/8/24 10:06 AM
Kiwanis Club honors Lucases
Sarah and Steven Lucas were awarded the Mineola Kiwanis January Citizens of the Month for their work with Wreaths Across America, the national project which places wreaths on veterans graves in Wood …
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2/8/24 10:05 AM
Boyd’s enthusiasm has helped church grow
Speaking with Pastor Demethrius T. Boyd of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church is to understand exactly what unbridled enthusiasm is. He beamed as he stretched his arms out, “We are building …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/8/24 10:04 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/8/24 10:04 AM
Parties go ahead with primaries
Wood County commissioners approved separate election judges, election notices and election contracts Tuesday for the county Republican and Democratic parties to hold separate primaries on March 5.
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2/8/24 10:02 AM
McFarland Museum focus of BHM program
This year’s Black History Month Program hosted by the Mineola Historical Museum Board will showcase the McFarland South Ward Museum on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
A ribbon-cutting for …
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2/8/24 09:56 AM
Republican club to host forum
Republican Women of Wood County have scheduled a political forum for three local races on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the Mineola Civic Center.
Races to be featured include Texas House …
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2/8/24 08:39 AM
Mineola ISD seeks federal technology funds
Mineola school trustees took steps Monday to participate in a federal program that reduces technology costs.
The board voted to pursue funds from the E-Rate program that will pay up to 80% of …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/8/24 08:39 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/8/24 08:39 AM
Event to feature veterans resources
A veterans mobile information fair is planned March 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gov. Jim Hogg Park in Quitman.
The Vet Center and the Longview VA Community-Based Outreach Clinic will be …
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2/8/24 08:27 AM
Lucky 7th Grammy for Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves took home her seventh Grammy award on Sunday night, Feb. 4 in Los Angeles.
The singer from Wood County was featured on “I Remember Everything” from American …
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2/8/24 08:26 AM
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