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Jones home named yard of month

When Polly and Nelson Jones first met, they discovered that they shared a passion for gardening. Nelson enjoyed reading his grandparents’ organic gardening books, and Polly has been a Dirt … more

Main Street awards grants

Three downtown Mineola businesses have made improvements through grants from the Main Street program. more

Alba council grants RV rules reprieve

Alba City Council granted an exception requested by Amanda Mooney to the city’s recreational vehicle ordinance, which allows them to be lived in no more than 30 days in a one-year period. … more
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Football watching from a country road, only in smalltown Texas

On any fall Friday night, one may witness two of the things which make Alba-Golden special.   The first is the close and personal environment presented at the gymnasium. Fall volleyball is … more
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Tips for Tots aids county’s foster children

Tips for Tots was a resounding success Monday night. The well-marketed event, which was in its 9th year, was held at the Winnsboro Civic Center. Tips for Tots is put on by the Wood County Child … more
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Capsule treasures to be unveiled in 50 years

Items to be unveiled in 2073 for the bicentennial of the city of Mineola were formally dedicated in a time capsule held in the cornerstone of the Mineola Historical Museum Monday. City leaders … more
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Mineola Fire Dept. Report

Motor vehicle crash: August 29, 9:12 a.m., FM 779 at FM 1799; August 29, 2:32 p.m., S. Pacific; August 30, 5:47 p.m., Sycamore; August 31, 11:07 a.m., N. Pacific; September 2, 7:29 a.m., S. Pacific … more

Quitman Police Report

  The Quitman Police Dept. answered 192 calls for service between Aug. 1-31, issued 92 traffic citations, gave 185 traffic warnings, took 14 reports, issued one criminal trespass warning and … more

Mineola Police Report

August 28 7:52 a.m., reckless driver, N. Pacific at city limits, passing on wrong side, unable to locate. 8:11 a.m., reckless driver, 1200 blk N. Pacific, passed on wrong side and yelled at … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

August 28 Sgt. Morrison, Cpl. Croney, welfare check, Private Road 8692; caller’s neighbor outside yelling, unsure if he was OK, subject advised he had huffed aerosol substance, making him … more

Mineola council OKs raises, contracts for Bittner, Rushing

The Mineola City Council approved contract extensions for Police Chief Chuck Bittner and City Manager Mercy Rushing following a closed session at last week’s August council meeting. … more

Mineola Caring & Sharing volunteers meet Sept. 9

Mineola Caring & Sharing has started planning for the 2024 Christmas season. The first volunteer meeting of the year is set for Monday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. … more

Benefit breakfast Saturday

The monthly Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by New Hope Baptist Church, 3855 FM 1801, on Saturday, Sept. 7. All you can eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, … more

Sporting challenge teams with Heroes Ranch

“There are many ways to be a patriot,” stated Cody Roberson, director of the Patriot Sporting Challenge. “You can be just as much a patriot as veterans themselves, by getting … more
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Pilot Club sponsoring cutest pet at Iron Horse Festival

  A new event will be added to the Iron Horse Heritage Festival in Mineola Saturday, Sept. 28.   The Mineola Pilot Club is sponsoring the Cutest Pet Contest. This will take place at 2 … more

Old and new events on tap

It will be a busy few days Sunday through Tuesday as some traditional and some new events take place. The Promise of Peace Gardens is bringing the Okapalooza to Wood County. The event has … more

Fishing, native plants identified as economic development opportunities

The Wood County Economic Development Commission conducted the monthly board meeting last week at the Northeast Texas Prairie Restoration classroom in Yantis. Appropriately, they identified two new … more
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Quitman officer retiring

Quitman Police Officer Joe Andrade retired on Thursday, Aug.29, and a retirement party was thrown in his honor by the department at the Carroll Green Civic Center. Fellow officers from … more

Mineola council OKs slight tax hike

The city of Mineola’s property tax rate is proposed to increase by almost half a cent in 2024. The city council voted last Thursday to propose the rate at 53 cents per $100 valuation. The … more
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MISD budget balanced despite state’s shortfall

Mineola school trustees arose early on a Saturday to complete work on the district’s finances for the just-ended and upcoming school years. The board approved a balanced budget of … more
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