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Mineola coronation Saturday
A process that began almost five months ago will culminate in the Mineola Sesquicentennial Coronation Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mineola Civic Center. Admission is free.
The Royalty Court …
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4/27/23 05:15 PM
40 years of kindness
Small towns need support mechanisms, those organizations which fill real needs among the residents. Some of these organizations have long historical roots. Others come into fruition to fill a passing …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/27/23 05:14 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/27/23 05:14 PM
Quitman keeps fire chief, affirms Attaway
The Quitman City Council voted unanimously to retain Fire Chief Scott Wheeler last Thursday. Wheeler has been the five chief for several years. There were three nominees for the post and they were …
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 4/27/23 05:12 PM
editor@wood.cm | 4/27/23 05:12 PM
Abbott dedicated 49 years to education
John Abbott came to Mineola to teach in 1974. He never left, and he never stopped teaching.
His “retirements” were the subject of good-natured kidding, because each time, he went …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 4/27/23 05:12 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 4/27/23 05:12 PM
Quitman school threat leads to arrest
Last Thursday Quitman ISD Superintendent Chris Mason posted a letter to parents and guardians concerning a possible threat at Quitman High School.
Mason stated, “Our staff took immediate …
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4/27/23 05:11 PM
Mineola officially the sweetest place in Texas
Pending the expected approval from the Texas House of Representatives, the city of Mineola will become the Sweets Capital of Texas – at least for the next 10 years.
A resolution to that …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 4/27/23 05:10 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 4/27/23 05:10 PM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire: April 15, 8:35 a.m., 641 CR 2840, Mineola.
Grass fire: April 18, 4:50 p.m., FM 49 & Loop 564, Mineola.
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: April 14, …
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4/27/23 05:07 PM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
April 12
Sgt. Morrison, traffic stop, FM 14; driver Jeremy Kay, 39, arrested for active warrant.
Cpl. Cooper, traffic stop, FM 49; driver refused to pull over, fled from deputy. Joshua Grato, …
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4/27/23 05:06 PM
Mineola Police Report
April 15
1:49 a.m., unsecured area, E. Commerce, open door.
8:46 a.m., information, 300 Greenville, subject wants to report information of assault.
11:16 a.m., escort, N. Pacific.
11:26 …
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4/27/23 05:06 PM
Blood drive set
Quitman Rotary Club will host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare on Wednesday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. At the Quitman First United Methodist Church, 406 Lane St.
Donors will receive a …
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4/20/23 10:03 AM
Top Quitman grad already has college degree
Quitman High School senior Joisalyn Tarno has made history in her educational journey. She is the first QHS graduate to also earn an associate degree from Tyler Junior College during her senior year.
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 4/20/23 10:02 AM
editor@wood.cm | 4/20/23 10:02 AM
Mural celebrating the Musgraves family OK’d
The Mineola Landmark Commission has approved a new mural in the downtown historic district to grace the north wall of MPrints Printing and Graphics along Kilpatrick at N. Johnson.
The Flint and …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 4/20/23 09:56 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 4/20/23 09:56 AM
Varsity hoopsters take part in benefit
There was quite an event at White Oak High School on the day before Easter. A collection of some of the best basketball players in the area came together for a benefit basketball game – an …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/20/23 09:55 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/20/23 09:55 AM
Improvements at train park coming
The Mineola Landmark Commission welcomed new member John Sheeran Thursday and discussed adjustments at the new mini-train depot at Iron Horse Square Park.
The train had its first run of the …
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4/20/23 09:54 AM
QISD board purchases more ChromeBooks
oard members approved the purchase of 185 more Chromebooks to be dispersed on all three campuses at Monday’s meeting.
There will be 125 ChromeBooks at the high school, 35 at the junior high …
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 4/20/23 09:54 AM
editor@wood.cm | 4/20/23 09:54 AM
Sales tax receipts continue to rise
Five of six Wood County cities reported higher sales tax income in April than a year ago.
Only Winnsboro is lagging behind 2022 tax collections.
The April report from the state …
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4/20/23 09:54 AM
Proclaiming for children
Members of the Wood County Child Welfare and Protection board receive a proclamation from Quitman Mayor Randy Dunn declaring April as Child Abuse Awareness Month, from left, Sally Attaway, Susan …
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4/20/23 09:52 AM
Early voting begins Monday
Early voting starts Monday in Quitman for four school board and one city council races in Wood County.
The Alba-Golden, Mineola, Winnsboro and Yantis boards have contested seats as does the …
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4/20/23 09:51 AM
Parking variance granted for planned apartments
A variance in the number of required parking spaces at a planned apartment complex in South Mineola was granted Monday by the Zoning Board of Adjustments.
The board unanimously approved the …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 4/20/23 09:51 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 4/20/23 09:51 AM
Citizens view paper trail voting system
Over 200 people took advantage of the Wood County elections department offer to test voting equipment. The current equipment can not be used after Sept. 1, 2026, by state law.
The county …
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 4/20/23 09:51 AM
editor@wood.cm | 4/20/23 09:51 AM
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