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Covered pavilion proposed at Mineola train park
A covered pavilion in Iron Horse Square Park is the next phase of improvements to be carried out at Iron Horse Square Park in Mineola.
The Mineola Landmark Commission reviewed preliminary plans …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
SRA dedicates new Lake Fork rec area
The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently held a dedication ceremony to open the Caney Point Recreation Area.
The facility is located west of Hwy. 154 in Wood County near Caney Creek …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Lady Jackets fall in opener to Rains
The Mineola Lady Jackets received a rude awakening from the Rains Lady Cats, who ran roughshod over the hosts Friday in Mineola, resulting in a runaway 63-29 Rains win to open the Lady Jackets’ basketball season.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
Bond debt prevents MISD from perfect score in financial rating
For the first time in at least 20 years, Mineola schools failed to receive a perfect score on the state’s financial accountability rating.
Mineola was dunned two points for its ratio of …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
Wood County genealogy society hosts UT-Tyler history professor
Wood County Genealogy Society will meet Monday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library, 202 E. Goode St.
Dr. James Newsom will be back, and his topic will “The Beginnings of …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Class of 1960 reunites to swap memories and more
Members of the Mineola High School Class of 1960 gathered for a luncheon at Logan’s Place on Oct. 21.
The event was planned by Linda Peacock Rhodes and the gathering “emceed” …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Most cities still ahead on sales tax income
With one more month to go in the year, Wood County cities, except Winnsboro, continue to have higher sales tax collections than for 2022.
Three of the six cities reported lower income for …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Patriotic display
Earlier this month members of the Library Outreach Committee of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, decorated the Quitman Library lobby …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Garden club names November yard of month
Carolee Woodrum and her husband, Clifford, bought their 1929 brick cottage at 511 Sycamore, cornered by Buchanan, two years ago. They left behind a much larger home and three acres of gardens to …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Guilty pleas entered in 402nd District Court
The following guilty pleas were heard and sentences assessed Nov. 9 in 402nd District Court:
Amanda Laniel McCann, Paris, possession of a controlled substance penalty group one less than one …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Motorcyclist dies in crash with deer
A Big Sandy man was killed in a motorcycle collision with a deer in Wood County on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
According to the Texas Highway Patrol preliminary report, Jeffrey P. Walls Jr., 50, was …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Oct. 19, 9:59 a.m., 114 CR 2234, Mineola; Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m., 412 Clara St., Mineola; Oct. 20, 11:24 a.m., 137 Autumn Winds Ct., Mineola; Oct. 21, 12:20 p.m., 165 PR …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
November 1
Lt. Milbourn, animal complaint; victim advised neighbor’s dog came onto property, killed one of her dogs. Deputies will attempt to contact dog owner.
Cpl. Rapp, theft, CR …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Mineola Police Report
November 4
1:11 a.m., public assist, CR 2740, debris in roadway.
3:42 a.m., assist other agency, S. Hwy. 69, sheriff’s office traffic stop.
9:18 a.m., motorist assist, W. Loop …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
County voters agree with state on amendments
Wood County voters agreed with their fellow Texans in the state constitutional amendment election Tuesday, Nov. 7 passing 13 of 14 propositions.
Only Prop. 13, extending the retirement age for …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Pair receives Grammy award nominations
Two female musical artists with ties to the Mineola area have been nominated for Grammy Awards.
And it is not the first time for either.
Kacey Musgraves, the country music sensation with …
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
Kelly Smith recalls how veterans offered their support during family’s trying times
Precinct 2 Wood County Constable Kelly Smith, commandant of the Wood County Marine Corps League detachment, expressed that to support veterans, “sometimes all you have to do is just show up.”
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
Proud father hears daughter’s essay on honor, courage and commitment
Autumn Grosskopf received second place in the Wood County Marine Corp League’s annual writing contest for her essay entitled, “Honor, Courage, Commitment: Values That Unite Veterans, Ordinary Citizens, and a Grateful Daughter,” which she read in its entirety for the gathered crowd at the gazebo in downtown Mineola midday Saturday.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
Filing underway for March primaries
Filing is underway for the spring party primaries to be held on March 5.
In Wood County, the district judge, sheriff, tax assessor-collector, commissioners in Precincts One and Three and the four constables will be up for election for four-year terms. more
In Wood County, the district judge, sheriff, tax assessor-collector, commissioners in Precincts One and Three and the four constables will be up for election for four-year terms. more
11/15/23 11:45 PM
QISD adjusts class hours to comply with state-required CTE minutes
Quitman School Board made changes to the current school calendar Monday in light of state regulations regarding student attendance in career and technical education (CTE) classes.
The board had …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
news@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
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