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Superintendent gains insight from seniors

Last summer, shortly after being hired as the next Alba-Golden Schools superintendent, Dr. Shelby Davidson, led his brother on a tour of the campus. It was a Thursday evening, Davidson recalled, and … more
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Mineola citizens share concerns with council

Public safety, street improvements and beautification topped the feedback received from the Mineola city budget priorities survey. The results were disclosed at a city council workshop last Thursday. … more
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WCAD offers to sell small strip to Morrow

After much discussion and clarification on the subject, the Wood County Appraisal District board passed a motion to create a resolution to sell Fred Morrow a “very tiny” piece of land … more
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Mineola school gets new name

The former Mineola Primary School has a new name. With the opening of a new Mineola Primary School in August to serve grades K-3 plus Head Start and pre-K, the former primary school on W. Loop … more
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Quitman Kiwanis walking trail progresses

Hippocrates once said, “Walking is a man’s best medicine.” Perhaps this is why the Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club is working to implement an extensive walking and biking trail … more
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Laura I. Fletcher 1939-2024

Surrounded by loved ones, Laura I. Fletcher (nee English) of Allen was called home into the arms of her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2024. Born in Alba on June 5, 1939 to the late Joseph Wesley … more

Diane Hayden Moseley 1928-2024

Diane Hayden Moseley was born on July 11, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Penn. to Ruth and Bud Hayden. Bud Hayden Jr. joined the family when they moved to Minneapolis, Minn. Once Diane graduated from high … more

Sharon Ann Robinson LaFon 1955-2024

Sharon Ann Robinson LaFon, 68, of Grand Saline passed away June 15, 2024 in Tyler. She was born Sept. 12, 1955 in Grand Saline to Marshall Oman and Gloy Violet Oliver Robinson. Mrs. Robinson … more

George Curtis Whitus 1944-2024

George Curtis Whitus, 79, of Alba passed away, Friday, June 14, 2024 in Sulphur Springs. He was born Nov. 8, 1944 in Rains County to George Rowland and Ruby Fay Northcutt Whitus. Mr. Whitus … more

Mineola Fire Department Repor

Structure fire-mutual aid, Lindale: June 13, 10:55 p.m., Country Manor Rd. Assist EMS: June 14, 8:38 a.m., US Hwy. 80 East; June 14, 11:25 a.m., W. Loop 564; June 15, 9:35 a.m., CR 2262; June … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

June 12 Cpl. Rapp, Deputy Skinner, felon in possession of firearm; deputies located subject who had firearm. Thomas Linz arrested for unlawful possession of firearm by felon, possession of … more

Mineola Police Report

June 15 6:57 a.m., public assist, 300 Greenville, question about criminal trespass. 1:26 p.m., reckless driver, 1300 blk S. Pacific, swerving into other vehicles, making hand gestures, no … more

Debris removal ongoing

The Texas Department of Transportation is working in numerous counties to remove debris from the state right-of-way left behind from recent storms. This covers the entire Tyler District which … more

Movie night popular at Quitman city pool

Quitman’s community came together on Saturday, June 8 to enjoy “Movie Night at Quitman City Pool.” The pool featured “Jaws,” the 1975 classic shark terror. Adults … more

Ministry offers women hope from addiction

To say that life can be messy is just not strong enough of a statement. People are fallible, and given the wrong decision(s), they can find themselves slowly being destroyed by addiction.   … more
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Mineola Memorial Library Notes

June is ending and July is just right here.   We are halfway through our summer reading program: Camp We Read. We have had some great programs so far such as Toys in Box 3D Printing and a … more

Mineola parks board hosting July 5th event

The Mineola Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Board will host a free family event Friday, July 5 from 5-9 p.m. at the Mineola Nature Preserve. It will be a fundraiser for the renovations to the … more

Blood drives hosted in county

Two blood drives will be held in Wood County in the coming weeks. The first is Saturday, July 6 at Walmart in Mineola, NE Loop 564 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The next is Tuesday, July 16 at UT … more

Sales tax income shows decline

Sales tax collections across Wood County continue to show a slight downward trend from previous years. Bucking that trend are the county’s two smallest cities that collect the tax, Alba … more

Quitman ISD names new assistant principal

The Quitman School Board approved hiring Angie Andrews as the assistant principal for the elementary school Monday. Andrews comes from Fruitvale, where she was the lone principal, according to QISD … more
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