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Canine Mata gains national recognition
Mata, who served as a law enforcement canine for Wood County Prec. 2 Constable Kelly Smith until his retirement Dec. 31, was honored in Washington D.C. last week by the Animals in War and Peace …
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3/20/25 08:21 AM
QHS band's behavior honored
The Quitman ISD Top Dog award for March went to the Quitman Proud Blue Band, represented by Director Michael Barron, left. Superintendent Chris Mason presented the award to the band for its positive …
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3/20/25 08:19 AM
402nd District Court hears pleas
The following guilty pleas were heard and sentences assessed February 26-28 in 402nd District Court in Quitman:
John Dee Strange, Terrell, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, third …
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3/20/25 08:19 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: March 7, 9:54 p.m., CR 2425; March 8, 2:03 p.m., Lakeside Place; March 9, 1:23 p,m., CR 2302; March 9, 9:30 p.m., CR 2798; March 11, 2:04 p.m., CR 1658; March 11, …
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3/20/25 08:16 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
March 5
Sgt. Cox, drunken subject; caller stated subject came into store intoxicated, cussing at her employees, advised to call the Sheriff’s Office next time subject returns, criminal …
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3/20/25 08:15 AM
Mineola Police Report
March 8
7:45 a.m., missing person, girlfriend missing since previous evening, threatened self harm, vehicle located, EMS checked subject.
11:00 a.m., assault, W. Kilpatrick, party wanted …
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3/20/25 08:15 AM
Top chamber honors to Dossett, Shockey
If there was a common theme among the award winners at last Tuesday’s Mineola Chamber of Commerce banquet, it was the incredible amount of time, energy and effort the recipients have poured …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/13/25 09:08 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 3/13/25 09:08 AM
Blood donation drive scheduled in Mineola
A blood drive has been scheduled by Carter BloodCare at City National Bank in Mineola, 200 N. Pacific, Monday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Participants will receive a 30-ounce camo drink …
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3/13/25 09:07 AM
Farmers market returning to Quitman Saturday
The Quitman Farmers and Artisans Market returns on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 412 E. Goode St. (Origin Bank parking lot).
Dale “The C” Cummings will perform from …
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3/13/25 09:07 AM
Breakfast to benefit Mineola food bank
The monthly Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by the Broad Street Church of Christ of Mineola at 440 W. Broad St. Saturday, March 15.
All you can eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, …
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3/13/25 09:02 AM
Courthouse 100th to be observed
The Wood County judge and commissioners will honor the centennial of the 1925 courthouse at their meeting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 18.
Following the meeting the Wood County Historical …
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3/13/25 09:00 AM
New business opens
A ribbon cutting was held Friday for TexPro Solutions LLC at 718 S. Pacific in Mineola, owned and operated by Cameron and Morgan Maberry of Golden …
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3/13/25 08:59 AM
Quitman garden club having sale
The Quitman Garden Club has kicked off its annual geranium sale.
It’s been a long winter, but the garden club has a sunny remedy for those cold weather blues: red geraniums.
The …
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3/13/25 08:58 AM
New Quitman raceway caters to remote-controlled vehicles
One can’t look at the sand/clay oval at the Piney Woods Raceway in Quitman without thinking of dirt track races in their heyday throughout the South some 40 years ago.
This track, however, …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 3/13/25 08:58 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 3/13/25 08:58 AM
Historic theater celebrates 105th anniversary
The Lake Country Playhouse and Historic Select Theater in Mineola will celebrate 105 years of continuous operations Saturday with a birthday party including many special events.
The party goes …
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3/13/25 08:56 AM
AGISD board cancels election, trustee resigns
The composition of the Alba-Golden school board highlighted the regularly-scheduled meeting conducted Monday night.
Board President Matt Haisten reported that the two seats which were up …
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3/13/25 08:56 AM
Quitman ISD report identifies math needs
Melissa Coats, Quitman ISD director of federal and special programs, presented the results of the 2023-24 Texas Academic Performance Report Monday night.
Four of the seven subjects tested were …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 3/13/25 08:55 AM
news@wood.cm | 3/13/25 08:55 AM
Students get first-hand view of jobs
Through a collaboration between Texas Workforce Commission and Mineola ISD, hundreds of junior and senior high school students were treated to an “Opportunity Fair” Wednesday. The job …
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3/13/25 08:54 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Assist EMS: February 27, 11:09 a.m., Wren; February 27, 7:00 p.m., W. Loop 564; March 1, 9:27 a.m., Cypress; March 1, 9:40 p.m., CR 2810; March 3, 9:43 a.m., CR 2220; March 3, 10:48 a.m., …
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3/13/25 08:52 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
February 26
Sgt. Morrison, follow up; caller had pictures of suspect, suspect vehicle from incident where subject fled from being towed, caused damage, deputies attempted contact with possible …
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3/13/25 08:52 AM
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