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Jones home named yard of month

When Polly and Nelson Jones first met, they discovered that they shared a passion for gardening. Nelson enjoyed reading his grandparents’ organic gardening books, and Polly has been a Dirt … more

Main Street awards grants

Three downtown Mineola businesses have made improvements through grants from the Main Street program. more

Alba council grants RV rules reprieve

Alba City Council granted an exception requested by Amanda Mooney to the city’s recreational vehicle ordinance, which allows them to be lived in no more than 30 days in a one-year period. … more
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Football watching from a country road, only in smalltown Texas

On any fall Friday night, one may witness two of the things which make Alba-Golden special.   The first is the close and personal environment presented at the gymnasium. Fall volleyball is … more
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Tips for Tots aids county’s foster children

Tips for Tots was a resounding success Monday night. The well-marketed event, which was in its 9th year, was held at the Winnsboro Civic Center. Tips for Tots is put on by the Wood County Child … more
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Capsule treasures to be unveiled in 50 years

Items to be unveiled in 2073 for the bicentennial of the city of Mineola were formally dedicated in a time capsule held in the cornerstone of the Mineola Historical Museum Monday. City leaders … more
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Linda L. Morris 1942-2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of my mom, Linda L. Morris. She was born Jan. 13, 1942 in Quitman and passed away Aug. 10, 2024 due to complications from a stroke. We wish to … more

Gerald Ray Powell 1959-2024

Gerald Ray Powell, 64, of Quitman, passed away at his home on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. Ray was born on Oct. 17, 1959 in Dallas to Alice Maud Petty and Willie Gerald Powell. Ray was a beloved … more

Billie John Harpole 1928-2024

Billie John Harpole passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2024 at age 96. Born on June 17, 1928 in Golden, Bill was the son of the late Oscar Milton Harpole and Lois Esther Bellomy Harpole. He grew up … more

Mineola Fire Dept. Report

Motor vehicle crash: August 29, 9:12 a.m., FM 779 at FM 1799; August 29, 2:32 p.m., S. Pacific; August 30, 5:47 p.m., Sycamore; August 31, 11:07 a.m., N. Pacific; September 2, 7:29 a.m., S. Pacific … more

Quitman Police Report

  The Quitman Police Dept. answered 192 calls for service between Aug. 1-31, issued 92 traffic citations, gave 185 traffic warnings, took 14 reports, issued one criminal trespass warning and … more

Mineola Police Report

August 28 7:52 a.m., reckless driver, N. Pacific at city limits, passing on wrong side, unable to locate. 8:11 a.m., reckless driver, 1200 blk N. Pacific, passed on wrong side and yelled at … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

August 28 Sgt. Morrison, Cpl. Croney, welfare check, Private Road 8692; caller’s neighbor outside yelling, unsure if he was OK, subject advised he had huffed aerosol substance, making him … more

Mineola council OKs raises, contracts for Bittner, Rushing

The Mineola City Council approved contract extensions for Police Chief Chuck Bittner and City Manager Mercy Rushing following a closed session at last week’s August council meeting. … more

Lady Panthers drop close contest to Palestine

Place two volleyball teams on the court, each with plenty of talent, a ton of energy, and yes, a few rough edges, and you get a five-set thriller like that last Tuesday at Alba-Golden. The Lady … more
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Panthers open with statement win

Alba-Golden Panthers leveraged a dominating second half to record a 17-12 season-opening football win Friday at Overton’s Chester Roy Field. In addition to a loud home crowd, the Panthers had … more
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Jackets stymied in season opener

There is no way to sugarcoat it – the De Kalb Bears steamrolled the Mineola Yellowjackets in the Jackets’ season opener Friday at Meredith Memorial Stadium. De Kalb scored on its first … more
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Mineola Caring & Sharing volunteers meet Sept. 9

Mineola Caring & Sharing has started planning for the 2024 Christmas season. The first volunteer meeting of the year is set for Monday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. … more

Benefit breakfast Saturday

The monthly Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by New Hope Baptist Church, 3855 FM 1801, on Saturday, Sept. 7. All you can eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, … more

Sporting challenge teams with Heroes Ranch

“There are many ways to be a patriot,” stated Cody Roberson, director of the Patriot Sporting Challenge. “You can be just as much a patriot as veterans themselves, by getting … more
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