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QISD names Steele Top Bulldog
In a strong indicator of a healthy district, the Quitman School Board approved 108 employee contracts Monday. The contracts included 34 at the high school, 27 at the junior high and 47 at the …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 3/21/24 10:00 AM
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Bridges has spent lifetime pouring into Quitman
A thinker and a doer. It’s not often that you find someone who is good at both, but for lifetime Quitman resident RT Bridges, it’s just something that comes naturally. From managing paper …
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By CARLEY TUCKER |
3/21/24 09:59 AM
New clubhouse progressing
The new clubhouse at the Mineola Country Club is rapidly taking shape off West Loop 564. The clubhouse was destroyed by a fire in August, and plans are to have the new facility opened by …
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3/21/24 09:59 AM
Davis withdraws from runoff for Prec. 2 constable
Joshua Davis, candidate for Wood County constable in Precinct Two in the Republican primary, has withdrawn from the May 28 runoff.
Davis finished second in the three-man race to replace Kelly …
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3/21/24 09:58 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Passenger vehicle fire: March 13, 4:37 p.m., 117 McDaniel St., Mineola.
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: March 7, 5:23 a.m., Brenda Ave., Mineola; March 10, 5:56 p.m., W. Kilpatrick St., …
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3/21/24 08:35 AM
Quitman Police Report
The Quitman Police Dept. answered 209 calls for service between March 1-17. The department issued 22 traffic citations, gave 39 traffic warnings, took 10 reports and made two arrests.
March 3
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3/21/24 08:35 AM
Mineola Police Report
March 9
2:31 p.m., public assist, N. Pacific at Cage, debris in roadway, removed.
3:19 p.m., motorist assist, 300 Greenville, assist changing brake light.
5:12 p.m., unknown offense, …
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3/21/24 08:34 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
March 6
Sgt. Cox, animal complaint, CR 1970; caller saw goat jump out of truck, it is at her house. Deputies unable to locate goat owner.
Cpl. Rapp, missing person; caller has not spoken …
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3/21/24 08:34 AM
Quitman Garden Club not selling geraniums
The Quitman Garden Club will not hold its annual geranium sale this year.
“We know how the community looks forward to the beautiful red geraniums each spring,” said Betty Stark, club …
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3/19/24 03:57 PM
Grant to assist with recycle program
The Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District in Wood County has received a grant through the East Texas Council of Governments for $8,000 to start a household recycle items drop off at the …
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3/19/24 03:57 PM
Patriotic club
Members of the Mineola Middle School Builders Club posting the two flags they sponsor in the Kiwanis Club’s US Flag program. The Builder’s Club has sponsored flags in front of …
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3/19/24 03:57 PM
Food bank benefit breakfast Saturday
The Bread of Life Ministry will hold its monthly benefit breakfast Saturday, March 16 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Broad Street Church of Christ, 440 W. Broad St. in Mineola.
Suggested donation for …
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3/14/24 10:06 AM
Quitman students attend TSTC open house
Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus opened its doors to East Texas high schoolers on Thursday, March 7 for TechXperience Day, the college’s open house.
Guided by …
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3/14/24 10:06 AM
Memorial bass tourney planned in April
The 7th annual Jake Wilson Memorial Amateur Open Bass Tournament at Lake Fork is planned Saturday, April 20, hosted by the Minnow Bucket on Hwy. 154.
Registration must be postmarked by Monday, …
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3/14/24 10:06 AM
402nd District Court hears guilty pleas
The following guilty pleas were heard and sentences assessed on Thursday, March 7 in 402nd District Court:
Robin Diane Brandt, Alba, possession of a controlled substance (PCS) penalty group (PG) …
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3/14/24 10:05 AM
Grand jury hands down indictments
The following indictments have been handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury in 402nd District Court:
Jan. 29
Clinton Scott Yale, Hawkins, illegal dumping over 1,000 pounds, state jail …
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3/14/24 10:05 AM
Metal detector giving program for county genealogical society
The Wood County Genealogy Society will meet Monday, March 18 at 5 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library, 202 E. Goode St.
Speaker will be Jerry Tinney on “Metal Detecting …
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3/14/24 10:03 AM
County monthly sales tax income rebounds
Sales tax collections for Wood County rebounded from a sharp dip last month.
The March report from the state comptroller’s office shows Wood County collected $360,758, up from $217,220 in …
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3/14/24 10:03 AM
Lake County Symphonic Band sets spring concert
Members of the Lake Country Symphonic Band will present their spring concert, “Entry of the Guests” on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Select …
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3/14/24 10:02 AM
Mineola VFW post to be awarded Purple Heart designation
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7523 in Mineola will be officially designated as a Purple Heart Post on Saturday, March 30, followed by a celebration at 3 p.m. All veterans, citizens of …
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3/14/24 10:02 AM
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