Graduation 2024
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In this issue
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CORRECTION
Thursday, May 23
In a story in last week’s Monitor, the Quitman Development Corp. was not involved in the decision involving the property at 511 N. Winnsboro St. (Towner Apartments), which was being cleared. …
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Eastern Star hosting Patriot Paws program
Thursday, May 23
The Quitman chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will host a program by Patriot Paws on Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. Patriot Paws of Rockwall trains and …
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Master Gardeners teach youth about nature
Thursday, May 23
Some lessons can’t be learned by textbook alone. That’s the philosophy behind efforts by the Wood County Master Gardeners (WCMG) to educate youngsters on the wonders of the natural …
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Mineola PD vehicle policy OK’d
Thursday, May 23
A policy allowing Mineola police officers to drive their patrol vehicles home was approved by the city council Monday. Chief Chuck Bittner said the pool of officer candidates is getting smaller. …
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Mineola ISD preparing for summer projects and new school campus
Thursday, May 23
Mineola School Board approved several purchases Monday, relating to summer projects, the new primary school campus and the final expenditures from federal COVID-19 relief funds. After a lengthy …
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Quitman board names new president
Thursday, May 23
The Quitman ISD School Board lost Dr. Jeremy Smith but gained Shauna Attaway on Monday night. Smith, who had served as the QISD school board president for several years, did not seek reelection, …
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Free Mineola summer sports camps scheduled
Thursday, May 23
These are the dates, times, locations, grades and contacts for upcoming free Yellowjacket sports camps in Mineola. Jacket Camp (Strength & Conditioning) 7th - 12th …
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Alba-Golden athletes chosen all-district
Thursday, May 23
Alba-Golden baseball and softball team members have earned the following all-district honors: Baseball MVP - Easton Campbell 1st team Pitcher - Mason Smith …
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Softball players earn District 13-3A honors
Thursday, May 23
The following have been named to all-district honors in softball in District 13-3A from Mineola and Quitman: MINEOLA Jaycee Smith - Catcher of the year Mahayla McMahon - District MVP …
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Quitman athletes honored at annual banquet
Thursday, May 23
Addison Marcee and Carter Smith were named “Athletes of the Year” at the Annual Sports Banquet on Tuesday, May 14, hosted by the Quitman Athletic Booster Club. This event honors all …
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Genealogy sleuthing yields results
Thursday, May 23
Wood County Genealogy Society received an envelope with 50 family photos found in a home in Yantis. Two of the pictures were tintype, which meant they were taken in the late 1850s. The …
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Area students named to SNHU honor lists
Thursday, May 23
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in Manchester, N.H. students have been named to the Winter 2024 President’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum …
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County students earn degrees at Tyler JC
Thursday, May 23
Tyler Junior College recently held commencement for Spring 2024 graduates. Graduates from Wood County are listed alphabetically by hometown: ALBA: Kelly Ortega, Brianna Troyer and Maria …
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Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Thursday, May 23
Remember the bluebonnets at the library this spring? Remember how abundant they were? Remember how pretty they were? Well, this is the other side of that beauty. We are waiting for the seed pods to …
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1964 grad offers key lessons
Thursday, May 23
From tossing watermelons and hay bales as a young teen in Mineola, Dr. James Moody went on to help establish a world-class hospital, trauma center, brain and spine institute and air ambulance service …
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Downtown fire extinguished quickly
Thursday, May 23
Quick work by the Mineola Fire Department and timely reporting prevented a major fire in the downtown business district Wednesday, May 15 just before 5 p.m. According to the fire department, a …
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Rummage sale set
Thursday, May 23
The Ladies Guild of St. Peter the Apostle Church in Mineola is hosting the annual Rummage Sale Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 in the church hall, 203 Meadowbrook, from 8-4 Friday and 8-2 …
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District clerk resuming passport service
Thursday, May 23
Passport service will soon be restored to the Wood County district clerk’s office. County commissioners approved the plan by District Clerk Suzy Wright last week to resume the service. …
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Highways memorialize those who gave all
Thursday, May 23
Traveling through the neighboring counties can lead to some amazing discoveries. Often, those discoveries are hiding in plain sight. Found on county roads, highways and farm-to-market …
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Memorial ceremony set
Thursday, May 23
A Memorial Day ceremony will be held on the county courthouse grounds in Quitman on Monday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m. This marks the 24th year for the ceremony to honor the nation’s fallen …
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Richey, Elmore leading Quitman Class of 2024
Thursday, May 23
One was the Quitman High School drum major and competed in Academic UIL writing events. The other was the star of the softball team, recently being named the district’s “Co-Defensive …
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Runoff election Tuesday
Thursday, May 23
The runoff election from the party primaries in March is scheduled Tuesday, May 28, with early voting continuing May 23-24. All early voting is being conducted at the county elections office in …
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Commissioners explore retiree pay
Thursday, May 23
Wood County commissioners took a long look at two expenses critical to the upcoming budget in a workshop last Tuesday – retiree benefits and health insurance. Commissioners heard from …
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High school graduations scheduled
Thursday, May 23
Wood County high schools have scheduled their graduation ceremonies: MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL Friday, May 24, 8 p.m. Meredith Memorial Stadium, Mineola. HS gym if bad weather …
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Concerns raised over shop plan
Thursday, May 23
Memorial Day plans, a retirement announcement, zoning issues and the administration of oaths of office to the newly elected city aldermen produced some strong sentiments for those attending …
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St. Dunstan dedicates marker
Thursday, May 23
A Texas historical marker was unveiled Sunday morning at Church of St. Dunstan’s in Mineola. The Episcopal church was established in 1947. Ground was broken for the first building in 1948 on N. …
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Margaret Frances “Margo” Cobb 1946-2024
Thursday, May 23
Margaret Frances “Margo” Cobb, 78, passed away May 7, 2024 in Mineral Wells. She was born March 24, 1946 in Winnsboro, the daughter of Claude Sam and Frances Campbell Cobb. She is …
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Cherie Lynn Mezzell 1965-2024
Thursday, May 23
Cherie Lynn Mezzell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed on May 14, 2024 in Tyler. She was born on Jan. 25, 1965 in Texarkana, Texas, to her parents, Jerry and Nelda Womer. She …
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James Paul “Hopp” Wheeler 1936-2024
Thursday, May 23
James Paul “Hopp” Wheeler passed away on May 14, 2024 in Tyler, surrounded by family. Hopp was born at home in Edgewood on Nov. 21, 1936 to Hansel Cleburne Wheeler and Gladys …
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Mineola Fire Department Report
Thursday, May 23
Controlled burn: May 9, 6:33 p.m., CR 2840. EMS assist: May 9, 9:51 p.m., CR 2434; May 12, 3:04 p.m., Park Place.; May 15, 12:35 p.m., Blair. Motor vehicle crash: May 10, 12:29 p.m., …
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Mineola Police Report
Thursday, May 23
May 11 12:13 a.m., motorist assist, Greenville at Loop 564, mechanical issues limit speed to 30 MPH, followed to county line. 1:57 a.m., welfare concern, English, vehicle running with …
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Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Thursday, May 23
May 8 Deputy Pollard, warrant service, Adult Probation. Stephen Mooney arrested for outstanding warrant. Cpl. Croney, Deputy Whisenhunt, animal welfare concern; deputies observed three dogs …
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