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Historic bridge marker dedicated

Mineola dedicated an historical marker at the nature preserve Saturday morning. It was more like a family reunion. Though the historical marker is for the Big Sandy Creek Bridge, with an … more
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Oct. 17 named Gary Simpkins Day in Quitman

Quitman celebrated the 53-year fire fighting career of Gary Simpkins Thursday. After a reception in his honor, Mayor Randy Dunn proclaimed Oct. 17 as Gary Simpkins Day and said, “There’s … more
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Chief served Quitman over half a century

Gary Simpkins has worked for the Quitman Volunteer Fire Dept., “Fifty three years and counting, almost 54.” In the beginning, Simpkins didn’t have any desire to be a … more
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Quitman park events draw crowds

Gov. Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman was abuzz with activity Saturday, with the annual plant sale at the Wood County Arboretum, the Quitman Farmers Market, Stitchin’ Heaven’s annual outdoor … more

Marker, concert pay tribute to area musical pioneers

The East Texas Serenaders will be celebrated with two events in Mineola next week. An historical marker will be dedicated in downtown Mineola Monday at 5 p.m. Their music will be featured … more

Race winners named for annual fun run at nature preserve

The following were top finishers in the annual Dance Dimensions Iron Horse Rhythm Run Sept. 28 at the Mineola Nature Preserve: Kids Run (1/2 K) 3-7 years 1 Addy Oliver 2 Tinslee … more

Couple works to restore and improve home

Scott and Nancy McDonald laugh as she tells about the first fruit their apple tree produced. After several years of waiting patiently, a small green knob finally appeared and they watched it … more

Quitman chamber welcomes director

“Just call me Jen,” said Jen Kucinsky as she spelled her last name when she introduced herself as the new director of the Quitman Chamber of Commerce. Kucinsky recently became the … more
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Kiwanis Club honors citizen

Reta Myers was recognized as the Mineola Kiwanis Club’s September Citizen of the Month for her friendly service to customers at Mineola Dairy Queen. Members surprised Reta at work to give her … more

New Kiwanis officers installed

Division 34 Lt. Governor Matt Pool installed the 2024-25 Mineola Kiwanis officers and directors last week. From left are Past President Brian Jones, Directors Fernando Arreola, Richard Elston and Roy … more

Artist Alley makes downtown installation official

After months of community effort, planning, and hard work, Flint and Steel/Wood County Walls cut the ribbon for Artist Alley in Mineola on Saturday. Artist Alley runs between pacific and Line on … more
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Mineola's rail heritage celebrated

Crowds gathered Saturday in downtown Mineola for the annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival put on by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce. Food and craft venders and civic groups were among the … more

Writers Guild joins MLOTA programs

The Mineola League of the Arts has just introduced a new opportunity for the community: the Writer’s Guild. Residents of Mineola will probably be aware of the several writer’s groups … more
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Wide variety of resources can assist county residents

his is part of a continuing series on helpful resources available to county residents. Below are some of the other resources available. The Greater East Texas Community Action Program … more
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Health fair shares info on resources

Much work went into the Wood County Health Fair, which was held at the Jim Hogg City Park/Quitman Civic Center Saturday. The Health Fair was a project put on by UT Health Quitman, the Quitman … more
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5th year volunteer day set

The fifth annual APET-SPCA Volunteer Day Honoring Jeff Gannon will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8 marks the 5th-year Honor-versary when friends and family gather to remember … more

Wood County veterans services officer has a heart to serve military brethren

Steve Lucas is a man with a big heart, lots of experience and a severe lack of time. That is, until the 7th of this month, when it was announced that the part-time Wood County Veterans Services … more
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Celebrating the Constitution

Members of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter Constitution Week Committee delivered Constitution booklets and posters to the Quitman Library. Deliveries were also made to the Mineola, Lindale and … more

Church celebrating 164 years

Though the Ebenezer Baptist Church has been a lighthouse to the Quitman community for over 163 years, it will celebrate its first homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 21 to celebrate its 164th anniversary. … more

School, Coalition host program about bullying

Mineola Middle School and the Flint & Steel Coalition will host Romereo Brown, the CEO of Tyler clothing brand and store, Weird and Different, at the school in October. … more
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