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Billy Franklin Kernes 1937-202

Billy Franklin Kernes was born on Jan. 18, 1937 and passed away on Oct. 5, 2023, at age 86. Mr. Kernes was preceded in death by his parents, WD and Mabel Kernes; brothers, Earl, James and Floyd … more

10/12/23 03:05 AM

Truman Douglas Savage 1936-2023

Truman Douglas Savage, 87, passed away Oct. 2, 2023. He attended Quitman High School, East Texas Teachers College and married Margaret LaRue Savage in September 1958. He also served in the Texas … more

10/12/23 03:05 AM

Johnnie Lee “John” Weeks 1934-2023

Johnnie Lee “John” Weeks, formerly of Mineola, passed away on Oct. 4, 2023 at Arbor House Living of Waco, comforted by his family and the caring staff of Arbor House. John was born … more

10/12/23 03:05 AM

Golf Cart accident claims life of Skyie Parks

7/26/16 08:00 PM

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Special Olympics returns in style

Thursday, April 11

After a five-year absence, over 150 athletes from Como-Pickton, Cedar Creek and Upshur and Wood Counties competed for special recognition at a state-sanctioned Special Olympics track and field meet at the Quitman High School track field on Friday, April 5.

Two seeking Ward Three city council position

Thursday, April 11

Only one of the three seats up for election on the Mineola City Council this year is being contested. Crystal Arcand has challenged 2-term incumbent Cassandra Sampson for the Ward Three seat. …

Residents on Hwy. 37 north of Mineola petitioning for center turning lane

Thursday, April 11

Residents who live north of Mineola are petitioning the Texas Dept. of Transportation to extend the center turn lane along Hwy. 37.

Property owners given more time to clean up locations in Quitman

Thursday, April 11

Citizens and commissioners came head-to-head at Thursday night’s Quitman Building and Standards Commission meeting. With the tension in the air almost tangible, the board decided after nearly two hours of deliberation...

Eclipsed!

Thursday, April 11

Two predictions surrounding Monday’s total solar eclipse in East Texas largely failed to come true. The clouds were thin to non-existent during the time of totality around 1:40 p.m., and the expected traffic jams did not materialize.

Symphonic band presents Christmas concert

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Come on over to Mineola’s beautiful Historic Select Theater and hear the Lake Country Symphonic Band’s Christmasy “Everything Christmas” concert.

Concerts are Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Mike Holbrook is back in the director’s seat, so it’s sure to be a fun-filled couple of hours.