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Property owners given more time to clean up locations in Quitman

Citizens and commissioners came head-to-head at Thursday night’s Quitman Building and Standards Commission meeting. With the tension in the air almost tangible, the board decided after nearly two hours of deliberation... more
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Panthers pounce on Trojans

The Alba-Golden Panthers defeat the Cumby Trojans 14-3 Friday. After two innings, the scoreboard remained empty. After three, the Panthers trailed by one, 3-2. Mason Smith pitched a … more

Alba-Golden teams sweep district track meet

The Alba-Golden Panthers returned from the District 15-2A meet in Cooper with two more varsity track championship trophies. The boys won in an overwhelming manner, scoring in double figures for all … more
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Quitman woman killed in traffic crash

A Quitman woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision the morning of Wednesday, April 3 just outside the Quitman city limits on State Hwy. 37 North. more

Eclipsed!

Two predictions surrounding Monday’s total solar eclipse in East Texas largely failed to come true. The clouds were thin to non-existent during the time of totality around 1:40 p.m., and the expected traffic jams did not materialize. more

Winnsboro sweeps ‘Dogs

Attempting to come back from an 18-1 loss against the Winnsboro Red Raiders on March 26, the Quitman Bulldogs came up short against Winnsboro, losing 4-2 at home last Thursday. Despite Tommy … more
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Mineola shuts out Quitman

When softball teams have established team chemistry, things just seem to happen for them. It is likely inexplicable, but folks associated with the game understand. The district-leading Mineola … more
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Lady Panthers end Como-Pickton streak

The Alba-Golden Lady Panther softball team extracted a measure of revenge on Friday and in the process put an end to a 44-game district winning streak by Como-Pickton, ranked fourth in the state. … more

Como-Pickton hurler handcuffs Jackets

The Mineola Yellowjackets have seen enough of Como-Pickton hurler Tucker LeCroy. The right-hander struck out 13 hitters as he tossed a one-hit, 2-0, shutout, in Mineola last Friday.   … more
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Results from the 2024 Wood County Junior Livestock Show

Rabbits
Grand Champion: Gage Henk, Wood County 4-H
Junior Showmanship: Kros Donohoe, Mineola FFA
Intermediate Showmanship: Gunner Klepfer, Wood County 4-H
Senior Showmanship: Isis Murlin, Quitman FFA

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Pilot Club readies benefit mystery theater

Dig into the back of your closet and pull out those ‘70s duds for the Pilot Club of Mineola’s “Staying Alive” murder mystery dinner Friday, April 19 at the Mineola Civic … more

Quitman Library Connections

The Quitman Public Library is celebrating National Library Week April 7-13. It is a time to honor our nation’s libraries and library workers’ contributions. This year’s theme, … more

Charlie Albert Coburn 1940-2024

Charlie Albert Coburn, 83, passed away on March 25, 2024 in Quitman.   He was born the son of Tavie Madewell and Robert Gordon Coburn on Nov. 25, 1940 in Dallas. He married Alana … more

Howard King 1945-2024

Memorial services for Howard King, 78, of Alba were   held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Alba Methodist Church. Rev. John Epps officiated. Mr. King passed away March 24, 2024 at his … more

Peggy Luna 1949-2024

With heavy hearts the family of Peggy Luna announce her passing on March 20, 2024 at age 75. Peggy Marie Luna was born on Jan. 6, 1949 in Illinois to John and Marie (Clark) Palmer. She was a … more

Alba council explores policing unsightly properties

Alba City Council spent much of Monday’s meeting looking at ways to clean up dilapidated properties and enforce city ordinances on high weeds and trash. Police Chief Juan Ramirez said he … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

Controlled burn: March 15, 10:10 a.m., CR 2210. Assist EMS: March 15, 9:32 p.m.,   CR 2320; March 19, 6:29 p.m., 1050 W. Loop 564; March 21, 11:28 p.m., CR 2320; March 22, 8:33 p.m., N. … more

Mineola Police Report

March 23 12:11 a.m., assist other agency, Meredith, EMS. 1:51 a.m., disturbance, N. Newsom, everything OK. 1:17 p.m., escort, S. Pacific at city limits, funeral. 1:42 p.m., public … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

March 20 Deputy Skinner, traffic hazard, FM 17; deputy located several trailers parked on the state right-of-way, trailers towed from property. Cpl. Smith, runaway juvenile; mother advised … more

Arboretum hosts annual plant sale in Quitman

Plant lovers celebrating the return of sunny weather are invited to stop by the upcoming spring sale, organized by the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. This much-anticipated event is … more
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