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Wood County Sheriff’s Report
February 7
Sgt. Williams, Cpl. Rapp, scam; victim paid someone for dog, never received it or money back, offense report completed.
Cpl. Burdick, agency assist, Holly Lake Ranch; security …
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2/22/24 07:49 AM
Mineola Police Report
February 10
12:03 a.m., information, University, handgun stolen, party to come in and make report.
12:11 a.m., suspicious person, N. Pacific, everything OK.
11:18 a.m., public assist, …
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2/22/24 07:49 AM
AGISD Elementary Honor Roll
A Honor Roll
Second Nine Weeks
2nd Grade
Melanie Bohannan, Hadley Boyd, Nevaeh Brannon, Alaric Culver, Bronx Dusek, Emory Elliott, Coleson Fortner, Jed Galyean, Kat Hartin, Madison …
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2/15/24 10:34 AM
Bowen named to honor roll
Nearly 180 Angelo State University student-athletes, including Briley Bowen of Winnsboro, have been named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for their academic performance …
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2/15/24 10:34 AM
McNeel awarded bacherlor’s degree at Harding
Macey McNeel of Holly Lake Ranch is one of more than 300 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for Fall 2023 during commencement Dec. 16, 2023.
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2/15/24 10:34 AM
County Grand Jury returns indictments
The following indictments were handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury on Jan. 29:
Brandon James Bienek, Livingston, violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family …
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2/15/24 10:34 AM
Southern Arkansas names falls honors
Megan Christine Casper earned a 4.0 GPA in the fall 2023 semester, securing a position on Southern Arkansas University’s President’s List.
Casper is a senior pre-health biology major …
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2/15/24 10:34 AM
MISD stands pat on administrators
The entire Mineola School District administrative team received contract extensions Monday.
Following a school board closed session, one-year extensions were offered to Assistant Superintendent …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:26 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:26 AM
AGISD board OKs facility study
The Alba-Golden ISD Board of Trustees dispatched a significant number of action items Monday, possibly none more important to the future of the district than approval of a Facility Study Agreement …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/15/24 10:26 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/15/24 10:26 AM
Benefit breakfast planned for Bread of Life ministry
The Bread of Life Ministry will hold its monthly benefit breakfast Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7:30-9 a.m. at Mineola First Methodist Church, 612 N. Newsom St.
Suggested donation for the …
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2/15/24 10:26 AM
Church hosts first Night to Shine prom
For the first time, Holly Brook Baptist Church recently hosted “Night to Shine,” sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.
Night to Shine is “unforgettable prom night experience, …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:23 AM
news@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:23 AM
Beauty shop stories led Driver to food ministry
This story may not have started in a beauty parlor, but beauty parlors certainly played a major and consistent role in it.
Kathy Driver is a beautician. Since receiving her licensure from …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/15/24 10:22 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/15/24 10:22 AM
2024 schedule announced for Mineola mini-train runs
The Harry Meredith Special will get underway on Saturday, March 30 at Iron Horse Square Park in Mineola for the 2024 season, with the Easter train. It will be held in conjunction with the Methodist …
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2/15/24 10:21 AM
QDC adjusts to new approval procedures
The public portion of the Quitman Development Corporation board meeting Feb. 12 ended in frustration, as board members unexpectedly went into closed session around the halfway mark of the meeting. …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:21 AM
news@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:21 AM
Bassmaster tournament, family festival to showcase Caney Point improvements
Preparations are ramping up for two major events to be held in concert at Caney Point Recreational Area on Lake Fork.
Crews were busy late last week on expanding parking and installing a …
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2/15/24 10:21 AM
Filing deadline Friday in school, city elections
Friday is the last day to file for places on the ballot in the May 4 city council and school board elections.
Mineola ISD will have an election, as two candidates have signed up for the …
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2/15/24 10:21 AM
Early voting begins Tuesday
Early voting in the March 5 party primaries begins on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
All early voting in Wood County is conducted at the elections office in Quitman.
Days and hours are Feb. 20-23 from 8 …
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2/15/24 10:21 AM
Pilots capture chili prize
The Pilot Club of Mineola members serve their entry in the Mineola Kiwanis Club’s annual chili cookoff Saturday. The club was judged best chili. Members include, from left, Lori White, Diane …
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2/15/24 10:18 AM
Democrats express voter intimidation concerns
Two Democrats expressed concerns about potential voter intimidation while one Republican threatened legal action over not being able to carry a handgun into the county courthouse.
Wood County …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:00 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/15/24 10:00 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Grass fire: Feb. 7, 11:50 a.m., 602 CR 2373, Alba.
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Feb. 5, 8:14 p.m., Sycamore St, Mineola.
Good intent call, other: Feb. 4, 6:04 p.m., FM 1253 & FM …
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2/15/24 08:20 AM
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