Zoning change OK’d for proposed Mineola senior living community

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A proposed Mineola senior living community, Camron Park, would include a pair of three-story apartment buildings with 180 units and 40 town homes, with a large park area in the flood plain. It is located at the southeast corner of Patten St. and W. Loop 564, south of Mineola High School.

A 32.5-acre tract in west Mineola gained a zoning change Monday, the first step in a long-range plan to construct a senior living community south of Mineola High School. Following a public …

Mineola water-sewer rate study suggests need for more revenue

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Mineola City Council reviewed a detailed study of the city’s water and sewer rates Monday, including suggested rate increases to keep the water and sewer services in the black. Communities …

Property survey shows Mineola alley off Hart St. not in the correct location

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A specific use permit to allow a mobile home to be placed at 415 Hart St. was passed by the Mineola City Council Monday without opposition. But the property in question revealed a misplaced …

QISD handbook changes include lunch visitors and dress codes

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The Quitman ISD Top Dog Recipients for July are, from left, Rev. Thomas Harper and member Keith Zimmerman of the First United Methodist Church and Superintendent Chris Mason for their “Backpacks Blessings” ministry outreach project.

Student handbooks were the hot topic of discussion at the Quitman School Board meeting Monday, July 15. Elementary principal Kelli Fortner stated that their student handbook would remain …

Bad news won’t derail Old Settlers Reunion

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The Wood County Old Settler’s Reunion will go on as planned Aug. 1-3 despite a major setback. The Old Settlers board learned July 9 that carnival provider Sunshine Midways pulled out of …

Quitman council OKs food truck rules

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The Quitman City Council has approved a new food truck ordinance. The council put the new rules in place last Thursday, and truck owners will have 90 days to meet the new regulations. They …

Pastor’s simple message: to love one another

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Near the end of an interview with Father (Fr.) Lawrence Love of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Mineola, the pastor was asked what simple recommendations he would make in a country which …

Marchman Garden Club elects 2024-25 officers

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At the July Fannie Marchman Garden Club meeting, the speaker was Diane Black, president of the “Lakes and Pines” chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Her video presentation …

Teachers moving in

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Move-in has begun at the new Mineola Primary School. First grade teacher Kathy Pruitt, left, shows her new first grade classroom to Mineola Kiwanis Club members, from left, Brian Jones, …

Groundbreaking for next piece of Winnsboro arts center Aug. 10

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Winnsboro Center for the Arts announces the official groundbreaking for the new Creative Learning Center on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. at 206 Market St. on The Bowery. Light refreshments will …

Sports Beat

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It had been the intention to let the local sporting year draw to a quiet close with my daughter’s end-of-season softball tournament. In fact, an editorial detailing the hopes for the scholastic …

Commissioners learn county property values rose at a much slower pace

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Wood County commissioners continued budget deliberations Tuesday, with the news that the county’s property values have risen at a much lower rate than recent years. County Judge Kevin …

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Mineola Fire Department Report

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The long-awaited extension of the Wood County Airport runway at Collins Field will be celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, July 29 at 10 a.m. at the airport off County Road 2355 between …

County jail bids under budget

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Wood County commissioners got a little good news on the county jail expansion project Tuesday. All three proposals came in under the $8 million budget. DRG Architects will take the …

obituaries

George Tom Hayes 1939-2024

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George Tom Hayes was born April 26, 1939 to Olen Reneau and Rosa Lee Patrick Hayes in Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 60 years, Betty Gail Panter …

David Henry Nichols 1949-2024

Thursday, July 11

David Henry Nichols passed away at his home in Mineola on June 25, 2024. He was born on Nov. 2, 1949 in Mineola to Dewey Henry Nichols and Ruth Alma (Neighbors) Nichols. He served his country in …

Wilda Joyce Williams 1940-2024

Thursday, July 11

Wilda Joyce Williams, 84, of Town Creek, Ala. passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Moulton, Ala. A graveside service was held at Concord Cemetery on July 6, 2024. Mrs. Williams was born …

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Mineola service clubs host car show

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Don’t miss the great car show Saturday, July 27 at the Mineola football field parking lot. The show is sponsored by the Mineola Kiwanis, Rotary and Pilot Clubs to benefit their many …

Mineola Kiwanians handing out school supplies

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Mineola Kiwanis Club will host its annual Back to School Supplies event at the Jack and Peggy Jones Pavilion at the Mineola Civic Center Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9-noon. Students from Alba-Golden and …

Countywide health fair making plans to return to Quitman park

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Heath Fair in the Park returns to Wood County on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. The Quitman Chamber of Commerce is teaming with UT Health Quitman and …

Alba-Golden students to receive free meals daily

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The Alba-Golden ISD announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-25 school year. Schools …

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