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Artist Alley makes downtown installation official

After months of community effort, planning, and hard work, Flint and Steel/Wood County Walls cut the ribbon for Artist Alley in Mineola on Saturday. Artist Alley runs between pacific and Line on … more
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Mineola's rail heritage celebrated

Crowds gathered Saturday in downtown Mineola for the annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival put on by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce. Food and craft venders and civic groups were among the … more

Sales taxes lose steam after years of gains

Wood County sales tax receipts continue to lag just slightly behind last year’s record pace. For the first nine months of the calendar year, the six cities plus the county have booked tax … more

Bold new technology assists students

Mineola School Board members saw some Star Trek technology demonstrated Monday that is helping students at the middle school. Taken from the popular science fiction show’s universal … more

QISD awarded for nutrition improvements

Quitman Independent School District received a Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award for improving the nutritional quality of school meals. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture   … more

Meetings impact QISD board score

According to the Lone Star Governance Board Evaluation and Quarterly Progress Tracker, the Quitman ISD board’s visions and goals scores “have remained the same,” said Superintendent … more
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Writers Guild joins MLOTA programs

The Mineola League of the Arts has just introduced a new opportunity for the community: the Writer’s Guild. Residents of Mineola will probably be aware of the several writer’s groups … more
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Wide variety of resources can assist county residents

his is part of a continuing series on helpful resources available to county residents. Below are some of the other resources available. The Greater East Texas Community Action Program … more
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Mineola council contracts for 911 services

The Mineola City Council renewed its contract last week with the East Texas Council of Governments for management of the 911 emergency calling data base and mapping. The price is unchanged at … more

Defendants have probations revoked

The probation was revoked for the following defendants in 402nd District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18 and sentences assessed. Roger Allen Potter, Gun Barrel City, possession of a controlled … more

Health fair shares info on resources

Much work went into the Wood County Health Fair, which was held at the Jim Hogg City Park/Quitman Civic Center Saturday. The Health Fair was a project put on by UT Health Quitman, the Quitman … more
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5th year volunteer day set

The fifth annual APET-SPCA Volunteer Day Honoring Jeff Gannon will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8 marks the 5th-year Honor-versary when friends and family gather to remember … more

Alba-Golden homecoming parade

Quitman homecoming parade

Dog the size of some humans presents challenges

Jeff and Christie Tittle have quite a few stories about their 160-pound Great Dane, Dexter. There are plenty of shock-invoking stories whereby people are truly astonished at Dexter’s size, but … more
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Alba-Golden homecoming royalty

Olivia Morrison was crowned the 2024 Alba-Golden Homecoming Queen at halftime last Friday night. She is escorted by Homecoming King Wyatt Sutton. The Panthers won handily.  more

Quitman crowns queen and king

The Quitman High School homecoming queen and king, crowned Friday night, are Katie DeGorostiza and Armando Chavarria. The Bulldogs got their first win of the season in dominant fashion, defeating … more

Wood County veterans services officer has a heart to serve military brethren

Steve Lucas is a man with a big heart, lots of experience and a severe lack of time. That is, until the 7th of this month, when it was announced that the part-time Wood County Veterans Services … more
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County signs long-term lease for Quitman civic center

The Quitman City Council approved a long-term lease of the Carroll Green Civic Center to Wood County last Thursday night. “This may come as a surprise, but we were approached by the … more
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Champions remembered

The 1974 Quitman High School football team was honored at homecoming Friday. Members on hand included Tommy White, Mike Poe, Kelvin Russell, Harold Shields, Steve Cates, Wayne Wilson, Rick Burks, … more
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