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Something worth celebrating
Plans to extend the Wood County Airport runway to 5,000 feet have gone from impossible dream to tangible progress in the whirlwind of activity in recent months.
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10/19/23 07:14 AM
For 40 years, Golden has honored sweet potatoes
The Golden Sweet Potato Festival returns with activities scheduled Oct. 24-28 in downtown Golden.
This marks the 41st time for the festival celebrating the sweet potato harvest in the Golden area. more
This marks the 41st time for the festival celebrating the sweet potato harvest in the Golden area. more
10/19/23 07:14 AM
Mineola school board opposes voucher plan
Mineola School Trustees announced where they stand on the school voucher program state lawmakers are attempting to pass.
The board approved a resolution Monday opposing vouchers. more
The board approved a resolution Monday opposing vouchers. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/19/23 07:14 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 10/19/23 07:14 AM
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.
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10/12/23 03:05 AM
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.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/12/23 03:05 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 10/12/23 03:05 AM
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
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
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/12/23 03:05 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 10/12/23 03:05 AM
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.
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10/12/23 03:05 AM
WCEDC hears of mural festival success
Following a review of the past year and update on the strategic plan progress, the Wood County Economic Development Commission heard a lengthy report on the just-completed Texas Street Art Festival. …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/5/23 02:35 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 10/5/23 02:35 AM
50 years in the salt mine for Sanders
Billy Eugene Sanders recently celebrated a remarkable milestone at the Morton salt mine in Grand Saline.
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10/5/23 02:35 AM
150th celebration reaches the final stretch
Mineola’s year-long sesquicentennial celebration is three-quarters in the books.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/5/23 02:35 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 10/5/23 02:35 AM
County election commission reviews new laws, procedures
With new election laws and Wood County planning to hold future elections with new voting equipment, County Judge Kevin White called a meeting of the Wood County Elections Commission to review the county’s statutory requirements heading into the Nov. 7 constitutional amendments election.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/5/23 02:35 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 10/5/23 02:35 AM
Mineola band hosting marching festival
The Mineola Sound of the Swarm marching band will host its 7th annual marching festival Monday, Oct. 9.
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10/5/23 02:35 AM
Ex-fireman backs away from arson guilty pleas
A former member of the Hainesville Volunteer Fire Dept. has pleaded guilty to four counts of arson for a series of fires set prior to his arrest in September 2021.
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9/27/23 11:53 PM
Utility district employee arrested on $300K theft
The Wood County Sheriff’s Dept. has been investigating a possible theft from the district since June, when it was reported that about $40,000 was missing.
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9/27/23 11:53 PM
Festival draws a crowd
The annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival found patrons flocking to downtown Mineola once again...
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9/27/23 11:53 PM
Perfectly fine art adorns Wood County walls
Seeing any of the creations as they went up throughout the week, one can easily surmise that the citizens of Wood County are getting more than just fine, but in many cases, incredible works of art.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
Burning ban lifted
Wood County Judge Kevin White lifted the outdoor burning ban Tuesday afternoon.
The order, effective Sept. 26, says the Texas Forest Service finds drought conditions have subsided and the County Judge and Fire Marshal agree, so burning may resume. more
The order, effective Sept. 26, says the Texas Forest Service finds drought conditions have subsided and the County Judge and Fire Marshal agree, so burning may resume. more
9/27/23 10:54 PM
Hay show support remains strong
When all was said and done, auctioneer Kelly Conley had coaxed $35,925 from bidders at the 57th annual Mineola Hay Show last Tuesday.
When add-ons were totaled, the money raised for the Mineola ag program had topped $40,000. more
When add-ons were totaled, the money raised for the Mineola ag program had topped $40,000. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
Mineola ready to celebrate all things train
Mineola’s annual celebration of its railroad history, the Iron Horse Heritage Festival, kicks off with entertainment at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown and goes until 4 p.m.
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9/20/23 11:46 PM
Nov. 7 election to use paper ballots in county
The Nov. 7 state constitutional amendment election will be conducted largely with paper ballots in Wood County.
County commissioners voted Friday on an emergency purchase for $311,771 with Hart InterCivic for ballot readers, paper ballots and special voting machines compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. more
County commissioners voted Friday on an emergency purchase for $311,771 with Hart InterCivic for ballot readers, paper ballots and special voting machines compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
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