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Quitman school board reviews good results on state test scores

There were a lot of numbers discussed at Monday’s meeting of the Quitman ISD Board of Trustees, none more important than the 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) … more
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DA’s office sponsors first responder event for the fourth year

The Wood County District Attorney’s Office has partnered with UT Health East Texas to host the Fourth Annual First Responders Co-Ed Softball Tournament, Saturday, Oct. 21 in Quitman. The … more

None hurt in explosion

Wood County sheriff’s deputies responded to an explosion in the area of County Roads 3270/3271 Sunday afternoon. A crane made contact with power lines causing multiple transformers to … more

Churches partner to host revival for community

Two Mineola churches welcome the community to bring in the autumn season, partnering to host a Fall in Love with Jesus Revival. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and the First Methodist Church … more

QHS Veterans' Day Program

The Quitman High School Student Council is excited to announce a date for our Annual Veterans’ Day Program for Friday, Nov. 10 starting at 10 a.m. in the QHS Auditorium. more

Gannon memorial work day benefits animals

Year four of the Jeff Gannon memorial volunteer day at Animal Protection of East Texas (APET) in Mineola was a huge success Sunday, Oct. 8 with over 25 volunteers, including family, friends, kids and … more

Appeals court orders girls be returned to U.S.

An appeals court has ordered that two children formerly residing in Wood County should be returned to the United States from Israel. District Judge Brad McCampbell ruled in January that the twin … more

Vote no on Senate Bill 1

I find it shocking that anyone would vote to direct state education money for use by an entity that would have no accountability to the State of Texas, the Texas Education Agency, nor a local elected school board. more

Partial eclipse is a start

The solar eclipse which reached approximately eighty-percent annularity over Wood County provided plenty of spectacle to warrant a gathering in front of Quitman Middle School midday Saturday. more

Quality quilts quiver in Quitman

Furious comeback boosts Alba-Golden to a playoff berth

Facing fourth and 12 at their 15-yard line with just over two minutes on the clock Friday, Alba-Golden trailed the Rivercrest Rebels 20-13. Hopes for a playoff appearance would likely live or die on the next snap. more
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Famed battle depicted in local establishment

There are a handful of military battles throughout history for which the words epic or world-altering are appropriate. The Battle of Hastings (1066) and the Naval Battle at Lepanto (1571) are two. In … more
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Clarification

In a story in last week’s Monitor, it was reported that chiropractor John Wisdom of Quitman was leaving his leased facility and planning to build another facility, in conjunction with the Quitman Development Corp.’s business park. more

Something worth celebrating

Plans to extend the Wood County Airport runway to 5,000 feet have gone from impossible dream to tangible progress in the whirlwind of activity in recent months. more

For 40 years, Golden has honored sweet potatoes

The Golden Sweet Potato Festival returns with activities scheduled Oct. 24-28 in downtown Golden.

This marks the 41st time for the festival celebrating the sweet potato harvest in the Golden area. more

Mineola school board opposes voucher plan

Mineola School Trustees announced where they stand on the school voucher program state lawmakers are attempting to pass.

The board approved a resolution Monday opposing vouchers. more
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Friday night travels

Alba-Golden, Mineola and Quitman all loaded up the buses tonight. The Panthers are at Riverecrest for a game that should determine the 4th place playoff team. Alba-Golden fell just short to … more

Golf club has new champs

The Ladies Club Championship at the Mineola Golf Club was won by Dana Oatley. The Senior Division was won by Joyce Smartt, and Tina Carroll won Low Net. The Men’s Championship was won by … more

Lady Bulldogs dispatch Winona in three games

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs had little trouble dispatching the Winona Lady Wildcats at home Friday, winning 25-10, 25-12, 25-5. From the first point, Quitman controlled the match... more
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Lady Panthers rally past Fruitvale

The Lady Panthers of Alba-Golden came home from Fruitvale with a five-set win last Friday: 18-25, 26-24, 20-25, 25-20, 15-9. The lengthy match was close from the opening point to the closing … more
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