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Bad news won’t derail Old Settlers Reunion

The Wood County Old Settler’s Reunion will go on as planned Aug. 1-3 despite a major setback. The Old Settlers board learned July 9 that carnival provider Sunshine Midways pulled out of … more
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QISD handbook changes include lunch visitors and dress codes

Student handbooks were the hot topic of discussion at the Quitman School Board meeting Monday, July 15.   Elementary principal Kelli Fortner stated that their student handbook would remain … more
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Property survey shows Mineola alley off Hart St. not in the correct location

A specific use permit to allow a mobile home to be placed at 415 Hart St. was passed by the Mineola City Council Monday without opposition. But the property in question revealed a misplaced … more

Mineola water-sewer rate study suggests need for more revenue

Mineola City Council reviewed a detailed study of the city’s water and sewer rates Monday, including suggested rate increases to keep the water and sewer services in the black. Communities … more
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Zoning change OK’d for proposed Mineola senior living community

A 32.5-acre tract in west Mineola gained a zoning change Monday, the first step in a long-range plan to construct a senior living community south of Mineola High School. Following a public … more
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George Tom Hayes  1939-2024

George Tom Hayes was born April 26, 1939 to Olen Reneau and Rosa Lee Patrick Hayes in Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 60 years, Betty Gail Panter … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Motor vehicle collision: July 11, 1:41 p.m., Hwy. 37 North; July 15, 1:12 p.m., Loop 564 at Hwy. 37; July 15, 5:38 p.m., FM 49; July 15, 10:34 p.m., Hwy. 80 West. Assist EMS: July 11, 5:48 p.m., … more

Mineola Police Report

July 13 12:24 a.m., assist other agency, 800 blk E. Broad, subject transported by EMS. 11:11 a.m., harassment, E. Broad. 1:08 p.m., motor vehicle accident, 2200 blk S. Pacific, two … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

July 10 Deputy Skinner, theft; caller went to church with pistol, realized it was missing when he left, will provide serial number to be entered as stolen. Deputy Way, theft, FM 1799; … more

Mineola Library Notes

Camp We Read has come to a close. It was an awesome summer reading program. We visited the primary and elementary campuses during summer school as well as hosted seven programs in the library. … more

Corner Column

Certain moments in time are burned into the memory banks. Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump will likely take its place alongside a long and growing list … more

Artist Alley dedication Saturday

Art pieces are going up this week in the latest project by Wood County walls and Murals. Artist Alley in Mineola extends two blocks west of Pacific St. in the alley between Broad and Commerce … more

Sales taxes decline slightly

A slight downward trend in sales tax collections continued for Wood County cities in the July’s report from state comptroller. The report includes primarily retail sales made by merchants … more

Quitman runner in Junior Olympics

Some may not be able to pronounce it, but Quitman High School senior Katie DeGorostiza is making a name for herself locally and beyond for her excellence in cross country and track. After coming … more
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Winnsboro pair keeps library humming

The Gilbreath Memorial Library in Winnsboro is just as cute as can be. It has thousands of books, neatly organized in 7- or 8-foot, dark-wood shelves. It has a gorgeous, imaginative … more
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The old ballgame returns to East Texas

A recent home-stand opener between the newly-fledged East Texas TimberHogs and the Texarkana Rhinos   started and ended with fireworks. On the first pitch of the night, the lead-off Rhino took a … more
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East Texas Serenaders tribute planned for marker unveiling

The Mineola Landmark Commission is wrapping up its collection of items to go into the time capsule that will be replaced in the old post office which now houses the Mineola Historical Museum. It … more
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Sales tax impacting EDC budget

The recent dip in sales tax revenues will be reflected in the proposed Mineola Economic Development Corp. 2024-25 budget. With two months left in the fiscal, sales tax revenue is down slightly … more
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Mineola looks to tighten belt

A little belt-tightening was in evidence as the Mineola City Council began reviewing the proposed 2024-25 budget Monday. One of the city’s chief revenue sources, sales taxes, won’t … more
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Mineola School Board approves purchasing used buses

Mineola school trustees voted to purchase four or five used buses from Pflugerville ISD Monday. That district is selling off several buses from 2020 that it no longer needs that were purchased … more
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