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Wood County Sheriff’s Report
June 21
Deputy Croney, disturbance, CR 2121; victim advised husband pushed her to ground, husband admitted grabbing wife which made her fall. Kayode Bello arrested for assault.
Deputy …
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7/6/23 09:28 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Natural vegetation fire, other: June 8, 8:13 a.m., FM 1254 & Loop 564, Mineola.
Grass fire: June 12, 12:56 p.m., CR 460, Mineola.
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: June 11, 11:07 a.m., …
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
Mineola Police Report
June 16
11:09 p.m., vehicle stop/arrest, 100 blk N. Pacific, Kaitlyn Faith Remmers arrested for Austin warrant.
June 17
12:02 a.m., unknown offense, Maxine, couple fighting, one …
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
June 14
Deputy Kovic, Deputy McGee, disturbance, Hwy. 154. EMS advised male and female fighting, both parties advised they had been dancing. EMS provided video of disturbance, Scott Beaird …
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
Sam Houston State names honor students
The students listed on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a …
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
City to host benefit golf tournament
Among the events planned for the city of Mineola’s sesquicentennial is a golf tournament Saturday, July 22 at the Mineola Golf Club.
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
Mineola seniors plan monthly potluck lunch
The Mineola Senior Citizens Center is hosting its monthly potluck Thursday, July 6 at 12:30 p.m.
Bring a favorite dish and join for lunch and a speaker.
The chair exercise class is going …
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
Mineola Fire Dept. rodeo sets 60th run
The Mineola Fire Dept. is gearing up for its 60th annual rodeo Friday and Saturday, July 7-8 at the rodeo arena on Hwy. 69 North.
Rodeo action begins at 8 p.m. nightly, with slack scheduled for …
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
Police stop 409 motorists
The Mineola Police Dept. made 409 traffic stops during a two-week Selected Traffic Enforcement Program.
Chief Chuck Bittner reviewed the activity for the program which is funded by a grant from …
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
Former Mineola mayor dies
Services are pending with Ramsey Funeral Home and Crematorium in Georgetown for former Mineola Mayor E.F. “Bo” Whitus.
Whitus died June 22. He was 84.
Whitus served as Mineola …
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
Mineola council considers addressing unkempt lots
The first round of budget talks by the Mineola City Council Monday quickly waded into a murky area that has plagued the city, and most other towns, for years.
Residents who don’t keep …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
Medical helicopters moving to new Mineola landing zone
The landing spot for medical helicopters coming to retrieve patients in Mineola is moving to the south side of town.
Fire marshal David Madsen explained that the Mineola Civic Center has allowed …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
QDC joins effort to prepare for ‘24 eclipse
The Quitman Development Corporation (QDC) approved funds for special sun glasses during next year’s eclipse.
The board voted unanimously to donate $1,000...
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
editor@wood.cm | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
Second round of storms lashes E. Tex., more outages
Before East Texas could get all the lights back on from the June 16 storm, they went off again June 23 when a storm moved through the area in the evening.
Wood County Electric Co-op had cleared …
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
Tresca wraps up college sports career
“I knew I hit it pretty well.” Izzy Tresca was recalling her first at bat in the collegiate ranks. “When I took a look, I realized it was one of the hardest hit balls I had ever struck.”
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
WCAD postpones budget public hearing
The budget hearing for the Wood County Appraisal District had to be postponed last week due to lack of a quorum.
Chief Appraiser Tracy Nichols said he will be rescheduling the meeting July 14, …
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
Alba-Golden administrators recommended
Alba-Golden ISD has reported filling its vacant administrative positions, moves that will be before the school board for approval on Monday, July 3.
Tracy Browning, assistant principal, is being …
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
Commissioners extend storm disaster declaration
Wood County Commissioners approved the extension of the disaster declaration for 30 days to combat damages incurred during the recent storms and power outages.
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
editor@wood.cm | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
Federal trial underway for Constable Kelly Smith
The trial of Wood County Precinct Two Constable Kelly Smith got underway in federal court in Tyler Monday.
Smith faces two charges – deprivation of rights under color of law and falsification of a document. more
Smith faces two charges – deprivation of rights under color of law and falsification of a document. more
6/29/23 08:03 AM
Rep. Hefner explains his position on AG Paxton
Texas State Rep. Cole Hefner met with over 50 citizens in the Wood County district courtroom last Tuesday evening. Hefner went over several of the bills facing the legislature in upcoming sessions.
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
editor@wood.cm | 6/29/23 08:03 AM
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