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Alba council hears report on failing sewer mains
Issues with two of the city’s sewer mains were discussed during the Alba City Council’s regular August meeting last Monday.
During the department head reports, City Secretary Lindy McCarty …
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School year rings in early for Mineola
The summer is winding down for students and school district employees, but in Mineola the first day of school starts on Thursday. The first bell will ring at 7:50 a.m. on all four Mineola …
Tips for Tots scores big success
Foster children in Wood County will be the beneficiaries of a great fund raising night at AJs Fish House on Lake Fork last Monday. The third annual event netted $21,633. Sam Scroggins is the …
Meet the Jackets has new twist
This year Meet the Jackets will include not only introductions of football players and others representing the school, but the chance to earn money for the school by driving a new vehicle. The …
Local attorney announces bid for Wood County Judge
Lucy Hebron, Mineola attorney, has announced plans to run for Wood County Judge. Hebron plans to run as a Republican in the 2018 elections. Hebron moved to Wood County in 1992 and has practiced …
Gentry sentenced to 56 years
District Attorney Jim Wheeler announced Collins Gentry, 48, was found guilty in a jury trial Aug. 8 for the offense of assault causes bodily injury dating violence-impede breathing. A press …
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New Lake Country Bible pastor plans to lead using God’s word
After 32 years leading Lake Country Bible Church Pastor Craig Lacy retired, and the new man in the pulpit is Pastor Tony Rosas.
Rosas tried out as preacher for the church on Mother’s Day and …
Yellowjacket band camp
Art league invites public to try hand at crafts
The Mineola League of the Arts will present its annual Sampler Week Saturday, Aug. 19 through Saturday, Aug. 26.
Classes are only $5 each. Now you can take that class that you always wanted to …
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OBITUARIES
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John Waldon
John Waldon, age 63 of Alba, died on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Tyler. He was born on November 18, 1953 in Gilmer to the late Floyd and Elyse Gilbreath Waldon. Mr. Waldon worked for the Mineola …
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Timmie Lee Wideman
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Marcella Champion
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SPORTS
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Mineola Yellowjackets work through Midnight Madness
After a heavy rain on Friday afternoon, the Mineola Yellowjackets practiced under the lights with high humidity and with high energy music from 9 p.m. to midnight, creating the perfect atmosphere for …
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A-G girls claim consolation at Princeton event
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Lady Jackets varsity, JV shine at Van tournament
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