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Two file for Precinct One constable post
Two candidates are seeking the position of constable for Precinct One, LaDawn Foley-McGee and Robert Holland, in the March 5 Republican Primary in Wood County.
The winner does not face any …
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1/11/24 10:14 AM
Two challenge incumbent commissioner
Incumbent Wood County Commissioner Mike Simmons has drawn two challengers for the Precinct Three position, one from each party.
David Eishen has filed for the March 5 Republican primary, and the …
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1/11/24 10:14 AM
Mineola Elementary School Honor Roll
2nd Nine Weeks
A Honor Roll
3rd Grade
Adelyn Adams, Ava Arbter, Lilly Best, Jase Blackwell, Caysen Brooks, Kayelee Cobb, Hadley Large, Stetson Latham, Chylei London, Cade Longmire, …
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1/11/24 10:13 AM
Alba-Golden seeks state security funds
Alba-Golden Superintendent Shelby Davidson notified the board of trustees, at Monday’s meeting, that the district had submitted a grant application to the state for $293,000 targeted for …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/11/24 10:11 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/11/24 10:11 AM
MISD adds in-room cubbies at new school
Mineola School Board approved a change order Monday to have cabinets and cubbies built inside new classrooms at the primary school under construction on NE Loop 564.
While the addition will cost …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 1/11/24 10:11 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 1/11/24 10:11 AM
Quitman Pilots plan annual chili bash
The annual Quitman Pilot Club’s Chili Cook-Off fundraiser will be Friday, Jan. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. There’s always some very tasty chili, coupled …
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1/11/24 10:10 AM
Event planned Monday for MLK Day cancelled
The Mineola Ministerial Alliance invites all residents to the 2024 celebration of Unity in the Community at the St. Paul’s Missionary Baptist Church on Monday, Jan. 15.
Celebrating the …
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1/11/24 10:09 AM
Police seeking owner of misplaced money
A sum of money has been turned in to the Mineola Police Department.
If someone has lost or misplaced money, please contact the department at 903-569-6294.
Claimants should be prepared to …
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1/11/24 10:08 AM
City, school election filing starts
Filing for city council and school board elections gets underway on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Prospective candidates should contact the respective city hall or school administration office for filing …
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1/11/24 10:08 AM
QDC approves funding for high-speed internet
The Quitman Development Corp. voted Monday to help advance a proposal from Peoples Telephone to extend fiber-optic cable throughout the city for high-speed internet.
While some sections of …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 1/11/24 10:08 AM
news@wood.cm | 1/11/24 10:08 AM
This Qutman grandma knows the score
Basketball fans headed to Quitman can be reassured by the sight of the lady seated just inside the court in the southwest corner of Ballard Gymnasium.
Spectators may notice how, before the …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/11/24 10:06 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/11/24 10:06 AM
Train travel story
A steady stream of passengers continue to take advantage of the Amtrak service offered at Mineola. That will likely increase as the eclipse nears in April. Last Thursday morning was a unique …
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1/11/24 10:05 AM
Neighbors object, but zone change approved
Despite opposition from several neighbors, the Mineola Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change to construct townhomes on E. McDaniel St.
The P&Z’s recommendation still …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 1/11/24 10:04 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 1/11/24 10:04 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Grass fire: Jan. 1, 11:58 a.m., 265 CR 2668, Mineola.
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Dec. 23, 11:53 p.m., Autumn Wind Ct. #117, Mineola; Dec. 24, 9:03 p.m., CR 2504, Mineola; Dec. 27, 9:45 …
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1/11/24 08:27 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
December 27
Cpl. Rapp, theft, FM 514; multiple appliances, trailer stolen from property, owner provided possible suspects, case forwarded to investigations.
Lt. Milbourn, Sgt. Cox, Cpl. …
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1/11/24 08:27 AM
Mineola Police Report
December 30
2:55 a.m., assist other agency, NW Loop 564, EMS call.
11:51 a.m., motor vehicle accident, S. Johnson, two vehicles, no injuries.
3:42 p.m., public assist, 300 Greenville, …
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1/11/24 08:27 AM
Filing begins soon for city, school posts
Filing for city council and school board elections gets underway on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Prospective candidates should contact the respective city hall or school administration office for filing …
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1/4/24 09:55 AM
Four return to appraisal district board
Four members of the Wood County Appraisal District board of directors will return for two-year terms.
Former Quitman ISD superintendent Rhonda Turner will serve as the fifth member of the board, …
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1/4/24 09:55 AM
Gift to library
After several months of planning and waiting for book publications, the Library Outreach Committee of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution …
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1/4/24 09:55 AM
Taking a look back at news in 2023
How will history judge 2023?
If 2022 was the year of returning to mostly normal, 2023 was the year that the worldwide pandemic largely gravitated into its place in history.
Gone were …
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1/4/24 09:53 AM
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