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Classics and more
Classic Chevys were among the entries at the Summer Bash car show in downtown Mineola Saturday. The event benefited They Got Your 6 Foundation, which assists veterans and first responders. It was …
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6/20/24 08:57 AM
The boys of summer
The baseball U-6 (T-ball) and baseball (U-14) district tourneys hosted last week at the Mineola Youth Foundation provided plenty of action. Players from the Mineola Mustangs and Mineola Legends carry …
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6/20/24 08:57 AM
Music group subject of new historical marker
A couple music-related historical markers are headed for downtown Mineola.
The Mineola Landmark Commission has received the marker for the East Texas Serenaders, early pioneers in Texas Swing …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 6/20/24 08:55 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 6/20/24 08:55 AM
Historical commission honored
The Texas Historical Commission awarded a 2023 Distinguished Service Award to the Wood County Historical Commission, presented at last week’s Wood County commissioners meeting. This annual …
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6/20/24 08:55 AM
Wood County district clerk’s office resumes offering passport services
The Wood County district clerk’s office staff has been designated as Passport Acceptance Agents by the U.S. State Dept.
The office began accepting applications Monday and will process …
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6/20/24 08:54 AM
Legion facing closure without participation
The message posted on social media was stark.
Either show up for the monthly meeting of American Legion Post 296 in Mineola on June 27 to select officers, or the post faces closure.
Interim …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 6/20/24 08:53 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 6/20/24 08:53 AM
Library children’s story times combine summer fun with learning
Ah, summer at the library. The days of reading challenges, cold air conditioning, and… calf roping?
Yes, calf roping – and much more. Wood County’s libraries have gone above …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 6/20/24 08:53 AM
news@wood.cm | 6/20/24 08:53 AM
Wanda “Sandy” Collins 1933-2024
Graveside services for Wanda “Sandy’ Collins, 90, of Fruitvale are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2024 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving.
Sandy passed away June 15, …
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6/20/24 08:51 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Assist EMS: June 7, 1:56 p.m., CR 2271; June 8, 1:06 p.m., University; June 8, 7:14 p.m., Autumn Wind Court; June 9, 5:34 p.m., FM 1799; June 11, 9:20 a.m., W. Hwy. 80.
Mutual aid: Structure …
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6/20/24 08:51 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
June 5
Deputy Whisenhunt, dog bite, Quitman ER; victim bitten by her dog while attempting to break them up during fight. Due to vaccine records being expired, dog must be quarantined.
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6/20/24 08:50 AM
Mineola Police Report
June 8
6:12 a.m., reckless driver, W. Patten at Hogg, vehicle not stopping, vehicle stopped, subject arrested, Zaqueo Alejo Jr. arrested for evading arrest or detention, reckless driving.
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6/20/24 08:50 AM
County chair speaking to Wood society
Wood County Genealogy Society will meet Monday, June 17 at 5 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library.
Speaker will be Ulna McWhorter, chair of the Wood County Historical Commission. Her topic …
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6/13/24 10:10 AM
QDC approves facade grant
The Quitman Development Corporation voted Monday night to approve a façade grant for the Edward Jones building located at 304 N. Main Street.
The grant is for $2,943. It will be used to …
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6/13/24 10:03 AM
Postal holidays could impact newspaper delivery
The Monitor’s postal delivery schedules for subscribers may be disrupted twice in the coming weeks due to mid-week postal holidays.
The Juneteenth national holiday next week falls on …
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6/13/24 10:03 AM
Local airman retires
Master Sergeant Samuel T. Clem, Mineola High School Class of 2004, has retired from the United States Air Force at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington state after serving 20 years as a cyber …
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6/13/24 10:03 AM
Car show to benefit Mineola civic groups
Mineola Sizzling Summer Car Show sponsored by the Mineola Kiwanis, Rotary and Pilot clubs will be Saturday, July 27 at the Mineola Meredith Memorial football field parking lot on W. Loop 564. …
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6/13/24 10:01 AM
Yodeling Cowgirl coming to Quitman library
Devon Dawson is an American singer-songwriter from Fort Worth primarily known for performing in the Western Swing music genre.
She will appear Wednesday, June 19 at the Quitman Public …
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6/13/24 09:59 AM
Quitman Library Connections
Summer Reading Rodeo 2024 is in full swing during June. The program is designed for ages pre-K through 10. There will be special events each Wednesday in June from 1-2 p.m. Stop by the front …
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6/13/24 09:51 AM
Clapp makes list at Harding Univ.
Rosa Clapp, a sophomore studying elementary education and theological studies from Winnsboro, is among more than 1,300 Harding University students recognized for their academic excellence from grades …
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6/13/24 09:50 AM
Harding grants Elmore degree
Ashlyn Elmore of Quitman is one of more than 700 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates during the Spring 2024 commencement ceremony on May 4 in Search, …
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6/13/24 09:50 AM
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