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Guilty pleas heard in 402nd District Court

The following guilty pleas were heard in 402nd District Court Thursday, Sept. 21: Julie Leanne Thomas, Winnsboro, driving while intoxicated, Class B misdemeanor, deferred adjudication, two years … more

Charles Wayne Turner 1935-2023

Charles Wayne Turner, a proud Texan born in Hainesville, embarked on a life journey from a “country boy” donning overalls to a life full of adventure and purpose. His enduring love story … more

Margaret Yvonne “Maggie” Kinsey 1934-2023

Margaret Yvonne “Maggie” Kinsey was born in Sabetha, Kan. on Sept. 29, 1934 to Harry and Peggy Corwin, and sister Joanne. Her early years of schooling included Roosevelt Elementary, … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Grass fire: Sept. 18, 2:55 p.m., FM 49 & CR 2250, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Sept. 20, 6:21 p.m., 315 Pegues St., Mineola. Motor vehicle accident with injuries: Sept. 16, … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

September 13 Cpl. Croney, donkey out, CR 1900; got animals back into pasture. Sgt. Morrison, warrant service at Adult Probation. Michael Fletcher arrested for outstanding warrant. … more

Mineola Police Report

September 16 5:57 a.m., information, Van Zandt County, information about robberies in Van Zandt County. 8:59 a.m., civil matter, E. McDonald, tree being cut down hit subjects house, civil … more

Quitman chamber returns to offices in Hogg city park

The Quitman chamber of commerce is moving its offices back to its former home in Jim Hogg City Park. The chamber has been located in the economic development office behind city hall for the past … more

Pilot Club sets conference on memory care

The Pilot Club of Quitman is hosting a free Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Conference at the First Baptist Church of Quitman (301 Lane St.) on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. until noon.   … more

Lake Fork couple teams to win national title

“Once you love something, it is very hard to give it up,” commented Angie Grobeck. She and her life partner Robert Jones are freshly returned from earning a National Figure Skating championship. more
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Corner Column

Just like every class before it and every class since, the high school Class of 1973 tossed its caps in the air and went forth to change the world.

Did we? more

New Quitman city budget raises police pay

The Quitman City Council approved a $3.9 million budget for 2023-24 last Thursday. It will be supported by a property tax rate of $.5257 per $100 value as well as an 8% increase in water rates. more

Bassmasters tournament returns to Wood County

Wood County commissioners approved the Bassmaster host agreement with the Wood County Economic Development Commission last Tuesday. The event returns to Lake Fork at the new facilities of the Sabine River Authority headquarters in late February 2024. more
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Ex-fireman backs away from arson guilty pleas

A former member of the Hainesville Volunteer Fire Dept. has pleaded guilty to four counts of arson for a series of fires set prior to his arrest in September 2021. more

Utility district employee arrested on $300K theft

The Wood County Sheriff’s Dept. has been investigating a possible theft from the district since June, when it was reported that about $40,000 was missing. more

Lady Panthers get district opening win

Call it nerves. The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers overcame a shaky start to take the visiting Boles Lady Hornets in a straight-set win last Friday. more
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Man charged in Longview woman’s death

A Longview woman was killed and a Gilmer man was arrested following a single vehicle crash east of Quitman on Monday morning, Sept. 25. According to the Dept. of Public Safety preliminary … more

Co-op Operation Round Up grants top $65,000

The Wood County Electric Charitable Foundation, through donations to Operation Round Up, recently granted $65,573 to seven deserving non-profit organizations. Since its founding six years ago… more

Caring & Sharing at 40

Mineola Caring & Sharing celebrated 40 years of service at the first volunteer meeting of the year last Monday. more

Family continues tradition of helping animal causes

The fourth annual work day and donation event benefiting Animal Protection of East Texas in memory of Jeff Gannon is Sunday, Oct. 8 at the animal shelter off west U.S. Hwy. 80 in Mineola. more

Commissioners set county salary schedules

County employees were given an across-the-board pay increase of six percent. more
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