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Catching fish and fun at Lake Fork
Lake Fork will be the center of attention in Wood County this week, as Bassmasters brings its professional fishing tour to the famed fishing lake, and Wood County celebrates the event with a two-day …
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2/29/24 08:14 AM
Four local contests in primary; Friday final day for early voting
In Tuesday’s March 5 primary, Wood County voters will choose Republican nominees for two county commission seats and two constables, as well as participate with neighboring counties in …
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2/29/24 08:03 AM
Fighting fires from the air
Area firefighters received a close-up look at one of the most innovative and efficient airborne fire suppression systems in the world when Dauntless Air brought Fire Boss 216 to Wood County Airport …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/29/24 08:02 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/29/24 08:02 AM
The stars shone on Mineola
When Wood County Judge and former Mineola mayor Kevin White was named man of the year at Thursday’s annual chamber banquet, he described his philosophy of service: “Wherever there is a …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/29/24 08:02 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/29/24 08:02 AM
Nature preserve to open during eclipse weekend
The Mineola Nature Preserve will remain closed for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
But the expansive park will be open for regular operations on the prior weekend, Saturday and …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/29/24 08:01 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/29/24 08:01 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
February 14
Cpl. Croney, dog bite, CR 2503; while working at residence, victim was bit by their dog, owner received citation for not being able to provide vaccine records, advised to quarantine …
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2/29/24 08:01 AM
Mineola Police Report
February 17
7:54 a.m., disturbance, E. Broad, verbal only.
8:11 a.m., criminal mischief, 100 blk E. Front, damage to sign on building, weather related.
8:14 a.m., harassment, Meredith, …
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2/29/24 08:01 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Grass fire: Feb. 20, 2:15 p.m., 27346 FM 1253, Mineola.
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Feb. 15, 9:52 a.m., CR 2248, Mineola; Feb. 18, 6:37 p.m., CR 2330, Mineola; Feb. 19, 10:02 a.m., PR 6645, …
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2/29/24 08:00 AM
QHS pair snag calves at scramble
Two Quitman FFA members have caught a calf during the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble.
Mason Williams caught a calf Feb. 2 and Kori Hammond on Jan. 31.
They earned a …
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2/22/24 09:54 AM
Candidates file reports, early voting underway
The second round of political expenditures and campaign contributions has been filed by candidates in the March 5 primary for the period through Feb. 5.
In the Precinct One commissioners race, …
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2/22/24 09:53 AM
DAR hears tales of the first first family
Members of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, were enthralled by the visitor to their recent chapter meeting.
Welba Dorsey presented her …
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2/22/24 09:53 AM
Guilty pleas heard in district court
The following guilty pleas were heard and sentences assessed in 402nd District Court on Feb. 1:
James Edward Miller, Yantis, driving while intoxicated third or more, third degree felony, 10 …
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2/22/24 09:53 AM
Quitman grad’s work benefits state center
The efforts of a Quitman High School graduate to secure funding for a computer lab at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC) in Austin has drawn praise from colleagues and recognition for her …
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2/22/24 09:53 AM
Hawkins ranch joins American Angus Association
Triple Creek Angus of Hawkins is a new member of the American Angus Association.
The AAA with more than 22,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the …
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2/22/24 09:32 AM
Mineola church hosting three Lenten fish fries
Lenten fish fries are planned on Friday Feb. 23, March 8 and March 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 203 Meadowbrook in Mineola.
Menu includes catfish, hush puppies, french …
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2/22/24 09:31 AM
Blood drive set in Quitman
The next Quitman Rotary Club blood drive will be held at First United Methodist Church - Quitman on Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Donations will be done inside the church.
Carter …
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2/22/24 09:30 AM
Main Street brings back fun pianos
Plans are underway for the Mineola Main Street Program’s Dueling Pianos fundraiser on Saturday, April 13 at the Mineola Civic Center. This is the second year the program has brought the Killer …
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2/22/24 09:30 AM
Chavez earns honors at Sam Houston State
Jimena Chavez of Mineola is among the students listed on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville for the Fall 2023 semester.
Undergraduates qualify …
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2/22/24 09:29 AM
County students make Harding fall honor rolls
The following are among more than 1,300 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the Fall 2023 semester.
Leah Ward of Winnsboro is a senior …
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2/22/24 09:29 AM
Pair honored at UA-Fayetteville
Local students were named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
To …
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2/22/24 09:29 AM
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