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Quitman church hosting annual family fun day event

Faith Baptist Church of Quitman will hold VBS EXPRESS PLUS on Saturday, June 1 at 3 p.m. with a one-session Vacation Bible School for children ending at 6 p.m. A family-oriented Community Block Party … more

Alba-Golden Class of ‘24 set to graduate Thursday

Drake Duplechain and Hudson Wright lead the Alba-Golden Class of 2024 as its top two graduates, and they will remain classmates as they pursue their college careers at Texas A&M in the fall. … more
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Wood County pauses to honor those who gave all

Wood County paid solemn tribute to those who gave their lives in service to country in a traditional ceremony on the lawn of the county courthouse in Quitman Monday morning. It concluded at noon … more
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Rep. Gooden hosting town halls in district

Congressman Lance Gooden announced a series of congressional town halls across the 5th District next week. They will provide an opportunity for constituents to engage directly with Gooden on a … more

HOT fund grant applications open

The Wood County Economic Development Commission will begin taking applications for hotel occupancy tax grants June 1. Deadline is June 30, and applications may be found at WoodCountyTx.com, … more

The 2024 Quitman HS class is in the books

“Life is a book,” said Quitman High School Principal Jeffery Tittle at 2024 graduation last Friday. “You’re the author and you determine its plot and pace and you and only you … more
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MHS Class of 2024 survives one more storm to graduate

Some 93 orange-clad graduates of Mineola High School set forth into the world on Friday night following a ceremony moved to the high school gym due to impending weather. During the presentation … more

Gaylon Jerome Embrey 1935-2024

On May 24, 2024, the world bid farewell to a remarkable man, Gaylon Jerome Embrey, who passed away peacefully at his home in Quitman. Born on March 16, 1935 in Mount Pleasant, Texas, Gaylon led a … more

Mary Rose Cave Deuson 1933-2024

Graveside services for Mary Rose Cave Deuson, 90, of Golden were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Pilgrim Rest #2 Cemetery, Golden, with Bro. Louis Strehlow officiating. Mrs. Deuson … more

Mineola Police Report

May 18 3:56 a.m., suspicious person, subject on bicycle looking at residences, unable to locate. 1:57 p.m., suspicious person, E. Broad, subject bothering customers, driving vehicle covered … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

May 15 Sgt. Cox, theft of firearm; victim gave firearm to subject who was supposed to repair it, advised he threw firearm away.   Deputy Way, possible venomous snake in residence; … more

Bowring wins nomination as commissioner

Justin Bowring won the nomination for Wood County commissioner in Precinct One on Tuesday. Bowring polled 470 votes to 390 for Randy Dunn to win the Republican Party runoff. The runoff … more

CORRECTION

In a story in last week’s Monitor, the Quitman Development Corp. was not involved in the decision involving the property at 511 N. Winnsboro St. (Towner Apartments), which was being cleared. … more

Eastern Star hosting Patriot Paws program

The Quitman chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will host a program by Patriot Paws on Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. Patriot Paws of Rockwall trains and … more

Master Gardeners teach youth about nature

Some lessons can’t be learned by textbook alone. That’s the philosophy behind efforts by the Wood County Master Gardeners (WCMG) to educate youngsters on the wonders of the natural … more
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Mineola PD vehicle policy OK’d

A policy allowing Mineola police officers to drive their patrol vehicles home was approved by the city council Monday. Chief Chuck Bittner said the pool of officer candidates is getting smaller. … more
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Mineola ISD preparing for summer projects and new school campus

Mineola School Board approved several purchases Monday, relating to summer projects, the new primary school campus and the final expenditures from federal COVID-19 relief funds. After a lengthy … more
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Quitman board names new president

The Quitman ISD School Board lost Dr. Jeremy Smith but gained Shauna Attaway on Monday night. Smith, who had served as the QISD school board president for several years, did not seek reelection, … more
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Free Mineola summer sports camps scheduled

These are the dates, times, locations, grades and contacts for upcoming free Yellowjacket sports camps in Mineola. Jacket Camp (Strength & Conditioning) 7th - 12th … more

Alba-Golden athletes chosen all-district

Alba-Golden baseball and softball team members have earned the following all-district honors: Baseball   MVP - Easton Campbell 1st team   Pitcher - Mason Smith … more
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