Some of that old-time religion

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The First Baptist Church in Quitman kicked off its 175th anniversary celebration with an old-fashioned brush arbor service Sunday, complete with period clothing and transportation. Bella Allen and …

School trustee wants state lawmaker at budget workshop

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State lawmakers may soon be receiving an invitation to attend a school district budget workshop. After wading into the first budget workshop of 2025 last Thursday, Mineola ISD Trustee Jill …

County OKs HLR resort revisions

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Wood County commissioners approved revisions to the former Silverleaf Resorts properties in Holly Lake Ranch Tuesday. Residents of the private subdivision packed the meeting to express concerns …

A day at the lake

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Young anglers in Wood County took advantage of good conditions Saturday morning at Lake Fork to participate in the annual Kid Fish event at the Sabine River Authority headquarters. Axel Delgadillo …

Nature Conservancy manager Brandon Belcher speaks on native prairies last week.

The challenge of restoring, protecting Texas native prairies

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There are native grasslands hiding all over Texas.   That disclosure, from Nature Conservancy manager Brandon Belcher, kicked off an illuminating discussion of native grassland ecosystems last week at Sorelle Farms, just north of Mineola. 

Toni Border’s property on N. Newsom is the June yard of the month for the Fannie Marchman Garden Club in Mineola.

Bringing back beauty of property

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Like many children, Toni Border enjoyed being outside, digging in the dirt. As an adult, that hasn’t changed at all. When she was house hunting in Mineola four years ago, she was …

Falling home values impact county property tax base

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Preliminary property values from the Wood County Appraisal District (WCAD) show the county’s land and buildings continue to increase in value overall, though at much smaller rates than 3-4 years ago. The total net taxable value reported by WCAD recently shows $6,306,167,691 for all properties.

KAPRI RILEY  Graduates from ETBU

Riley earns degree

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Kapri Riley, 2022 graduate of Mineola High School, graduated cum laude from East Texas Baptist University with a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology-wellness management.  She plans to …

Neighbors named to Super Elite state track team

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The Texas High School Coaches Association has announced the 2024-25 THSCA Track & Field Super Elite Teams. Mineola junior Tierany Neighbors has been honored. The award recognizes Texas …

Alba-Golden Elementary School Honor Roll

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4TH 9 WEEKS A HONOR ROLL 2ND grade Vivian Aguinaga, HattieLu Barr, Dalli Cooper, Penelope Cortes, Cali Hartin, Amari James, Cara Kelley, Macy Mize, Wyatt Morris, Jaine Ortiz, Cole …

Wood County Yesteryear

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Wood County news and quotes from 100 years ago this week, as seen in the June 11, 1925 edition of the Winnsboro Weekly News “Are not flowers the stars of the earth, and are not our stars the flowers of heaven? What a desolate place would be a world without flowers.”

Alba-Golden Jr.-Sr. High Honor Roll

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A Honor Roll 6th grade Stormi Bibby, Emma Bohannan, James Castloo, Grayson Crawford, Beau Funderburk, Madison Hodges, Preslyee Oliver, Christopher Reynolds, Colter Sessions, Kynslee Sitar, …

Applications being accepted for tourism-related projects

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The Wood County Economic Development Commission is accepting applications for tourism grants through June 30.

LCSB adds indoor concert to patriotic musical lineup

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The city of Mineola and the Lake Country Symphonic Band will once again combine forces for a 4th of July spectacle. And the band will add an extra opportunity to hear their selections of …

MEDC looks at 2025-26 budget

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Plans for a new chain hotel in south Mineola remain on the books, despite years of delays.

Alba Library and Museum

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For residents who have not had an opportunity to visit the Alba Public Library and Museum, let us introduce ourselves.

Librarian Mary Hurley

Mineola Library Notes

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Did everyone notice? The library yard has been mowed. A big shout out to our yard crew from That Guy’s Lawn for spending all of a hot Monday …

obituaries

Last downtown employee retires from post office

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Jeri Sears, second from left, front row, is joined by fellow Mineola Post Office employees last Friday for her retirement celebration.
The Mineola post office celebrated the retirement of Jeri Sears Friday. She has served as a carrier since 1994 and as the Route 6 carrier for the past 22 years. She is also the last …

Volunteer spent 20 years with Grace Community Healthcare

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The staff at Grace Community Healthcare Clinic celebrates with volunteer Gay Morrow, right center, at her retirement reception recently.
After nearly 20 years of faithful service, Mineola resident Gay Morrow is “retiring” from her volunteer position at the Grace Community Healthcare Clinic. Morrow held a vital role …

Guilty pleas entered in district court

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The following guilty pleas were entered and sentences assessed in 402nd District Court on May 29: Alexis Jade McRight, Greenville, criminal trespass of a habitation/shelter/superfund …