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Mineola hike-bike trail finally seeing progress
The long-delayed project to build a hike-and-bike trail from downtown Mineola to the nature preserve got off the ground Monday.
The Mineola City Council approved a bid from Mike Rogers …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 1/25/24 10:00 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 1/25/24 10:00 AM
Bowen qualifies for Angelo State honors
Angelo State University in San Angelo has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester, including Briley Bowen of Winnsboro.
To be eligible for the ASU …
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1/18/24 10:22 AM
Local students named to SNSU fall honor lists
Wesley Johnstone of Mineola has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate …
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1/18/24 10:22 AM
Clark on dean’s list
Kyla Clark of Winnsboro excelled during the Fall 2023 semester at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean’s List. Kyla’s major is …
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1/18/24 10:22 AM
402nd District Court accepts guilty pleas
The following guilty pleas were heard in 402nd District Court on Thursday, Jan. 4:
William Weiler Hirsch, Dallas, possession of a controlled substance (PCS) penalty group one (PG1) less than one …
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1/18/24 10:22 AM
Three vying for commissioner post
Two candidates have challenged three-term Precinct One Commissioner Virgil Holland in the March 4 Republican primary.
Wood County sheriff’s investigator Justin Bowring of Yantis and Mayor …
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1/18/24 10:22 AM
Sales tax receipts up to start year
November retail sales across Wood County trended better, according to the monthly report from the state controller’s office.
The report, released Jan. 10, is primarily for salesmade by …
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1/18/24 10:20 AM
Daddy daughter Dance coming to civic center
The annual daddy daughter dance at the Mineola Civic Center is Saturday, Feb. 3 from 7-9 p.m. at Meredith Hall.
Tickets are $25 per couple with $5 for each additional daughter and can be …
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1/18/24 10:20 AM
Annual event to close preserve
Mineola Nature Preserve will be closed to the public from Friday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 21 for Texas Parks and Wildlife’s annual wildlife conservation program weekend. Please honor the …
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1/18/24 10:20 AM
Alba council OKs public works hires
Alba City Council agreed to hire two persons to fill positions in the water and wastewater department.
One would fill the department’s vacancy and the other would be hired in anticipation …
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1/18/24 10:19 AM
Nature preserve pond site for annual kid fish
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.-noon.
The event is sponsored by Texas Parks & …
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1/18/24 10:19 AM
County switches drug providers
Wood County commissioners agreed to switch pharmacy benefit providers for county employee health insurance.
The move offered a potential savings of $260,000 per year.
County Judge Kevin …
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1/18/24 10:18 AM
US Hwy. 69 to be resurfaced
US Hwy. 69 in Wood County from the Rains County line to CR 2370 near Golden will receive a hit mix overlay beginning in the early spring.
The contractor is True Roads Construction, LLC and cost …
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1/18/24 10:17 AM
Mineola chamber makes banquet plans
The 2024 Mineola Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for Thursday, Feb. 22 with a theme based upon Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” masterpiece painting as a metaphor to …
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1/18/24 10:16 AM
Pastor details battle against human trafficking
Pastor Chris Harrison’s primary occupation is pastor of the First Methodist Church in Athens.
But his passion is to educate others and carry on the fight against human trafficking.
He …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 1/18/24 10:16 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 1/18/24 10:16 AM
Winter weather impacts region
A winter storm that moved in Sunday shut down much of Wood County and Northeast Texas on Monday as snow and sleet blanketed the region.
Fortunately schools, banks and government offices were …
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1/18/24 10:15 AM
Strickland continues passing on the joy of music
The fireplace mantel had not yet been cleared of its Christmas season motif. As in many homes in Wood County, the Christmas decorations tend to linger well into the new year.
There …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/18/24 10:09 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/18/24 10:09 AM
Mineola Fire Report
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Jan. 4, 12:04 p.m., CR 2433, Mineola; Jan. 4, 1:00 p.m., N. Newsom St., Mineola; Jan. 5, 9:36 a.m., Autumn Winds Ct., Mineola; Jan. 6, 9:04 p.m., Bromberg St. #2105, …
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1/18/24 08:10 AM
Quitman Police Report
The Quitman Police Dept. answered 181 calls for service between Jan. 1-14, issued 19 traffic citations, gave 25 traffic warnings, took seven reports and made two on-site arrests.
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1/18/24 08:10 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
January 3
Sgt. Morrison, criminal mischief; three juveniles came onto property, damaged security camera, victim will provide video footage, did not wish to pursue charges.
Sgt. Morrison, …
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1/18/24 08:10 AM
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