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Nature preserve pond site for annual kid fish

Bridge Bob’s Pond at Mineola Nature Preserve will be the site of the annual Kids’ Trout Fishing Day on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m.-noon. The event is sponsored by Texas Parks & … more

Letters to the editor

America is suffering a pandemic of random mass shootings. This week saw an Iowa school attacked, which further depicts America’s spiritual and moral dilemma. What are we to do? Absent a … more

County switches drug providers

Wood County commissioners agreed to switch pharmacy benefit providers for county employee health insurance. The move offered a potential savings of $260,000 per year. County Judge Kevin … more

US Hwy. 69 to be resurfaced

US Hwy. 69 in Wood County from the Rains County line to CR 2370 near Golden will receive a hit mix overlay beginning in the early spring. The contractor is True Roads Construction, LLC and cost … more

Mineola chamber makes banquet plans

The 2024 Mineola Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for Thursday, Feb. 22 with a theme based upon Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” masterpiece painting as a metaphor to … more

Pastor details battle against human trafficking

Pastor Chris Harrison’s primary occupation is pastor of the First Methodist Church in Athens. But his passion is to educate others and carry on the fight against human trafficking. He … more
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Winter weather impacts region

A winter storm that moved in Sunday shut down much of Wood County and Northeast Texas on Monday as snow and sleet blanketed the region. Fortunately schools, banks and government offices were … more

Strickland continues passing on the joy of music

The fireplace mantel had not yet been cleared of its Christmas season motif.   As in many homes in Wood County, the Christmas decorations tend to linger well into the new year.   There … more
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Mineola council cancels Eclipsefest on 4-3 vote

On a split vote, 4-3, the Mineola City Council effectively canceled the planned Eclipsefest at the Mineola Nature Preserve April 6-8. With Mayor Jayne Lankford casting the deciding vote, the … more
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Walter Davis Lutonsky Sr. 1932-2024

Walter Davis Lutonsky Sr., 91, of Quitman passed away Jan. 8, 2024 at his home. He was born on   April 20, 1932 in Redland to Joe Frank and Effie Martha Lutonsky and came to Quitman in 1955. … more

Mineola Fire Report

Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Jan. 4, 12:04 p.m., CR 2433, Mineola; Jan. 4, 1:00 p.m., N. Newsom St., Mineola; Jan. 5, 9:36 a.m., Autumn Winds Ct., Mineola; Jan. 6, 9:04 p.m., Bromberg St. #2105, … more

Quitman Police Report

The Quitman Police Dept. answered 181 calls for service between Jan. 1-14, issued 19 traffic citations, gave 25 traffic warnings, took seven reports and   made two on-site arrests.   … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

January 3 Sgt. Morrison, criminal mischief; three juveniles came onto property, damaged security camera, victim will provide video footage, did not wish to pursue charges. Sgt. Morrison, … more

Mineola Police Report

January 6 7:13 a.m., assist other agency, 1000 blk E. Broad, cows out east of Loop 564, cows located and put away. 1:03 p.m., reckless driver, 300 Greenville, vehicle all over road, no … more

Mineola vs. Winnsboro boys

Mineola boys have opened district play with a 3-0 start, including key wins last week over Mt. Vernon on the road Tuesday, 63-56, and at home Friday, 46-41 over Winnsboro. more

Mineola vs. Winnsboro girls

Winnsboro broke open a close game late in the first quarter with a 22-point run. more

Lady Panthers top Fruitvale

The Alb-Golden Lady Panthers prevailed over the hosting Fruitvale Lady Bobcats, 52-27, in a game which Alba-Golden broke open at the midway point of the third quarter. Stingy defenses, quick … more
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Bulldogs clip Winona

The referees at the Quitman vs. Winona game last Friday very nearly lost control of the action. To their credit however, they were able to steer the two sides through a very rough and tumble game and … more
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Panthers unbeaten to start district play

The Alba-Golden Panthers sprinted out to a 16-0 lead, enroute to a 68-37 district win at Fruitvale last Tuesday.   Once underway, the Panthers level of activity was excellent, converting … more
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Lady Bulldogs have little trouble getting past Winona

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs dispatched the Winona Ladycats 58-17 last Friday at Ballard Gymnasium.   The Lady Bulldogs had some difficulty generating the results they sought early in the … more
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