Thursday, June 30
“In unity, there is strength.”
For generations to come, motorists traveling south on U.S. Hwy. 69 (South Pacific St.) in Mineola will be reminded of that message, emblazoned across the top of a colorful mural – the first major public art of the Wood County Unity Mural Project.
Thursday, June 30
Wood County commissioners voted unanimously to approve an order to prohibit outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county for 90 days from Tuesday’s date.
Thursday, June 30
“You can get the impression, by what’s in the news every day, that people are not proud of our country, that no one loves our country, and that what our nation stands for is not good. Nothing could be farther from the truth.”
Ryan Pool was speaking about how and why he had come to purchase and install used flagpoles in the Mineola area.
Thursday, June 30
July 4 is America’s holiday.
For a Quitman graduate who has made a career of the military, it holds deep meaning, but he’s unsure if that’s the case for everyone.
Thursday, June 30
Plans to fully fund the retirement plan for the Wood County Appraisal District (WCAD) have been put on hold.
Thursday, June 30
The Wood County Economic Development Commission approved a substantial donation to the Center for Memory and Health Education to be constructed on 29 acres east of the UT Health Quitman Hospital.