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Mineola City Council proclaims Coach LC Gregory Day

The Mineola City Council passed a proclamation naming Feb. 23, 2026 – the day of their meeting – as Coach Leonard Charles “LC” Gregory Day in Mineola. According to the proclamation, … more

Quitman ISD teacher given check

Connie Simon, a junior high teacher with Quitman ISD, entered a $10,000 sweepstakes through Hilltop Securities. She was chosen to be in the top five out of thousands of applicants, which won her a … more

“It’s that time;” Mineola Community Friends hold free Easter event

As they have done for the past two years, the nonprofit Mineola Community Friends (MCF) are holding their annual “Friendster” event – an event that brings folks from the community together for … more
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Turning toward the light: a community honors a teen’s legacy

“It’s about honoring who Tiffany was,” Wright said. “And it’s about reminding these kids that they matter. Even if it’s just for one night, that night can mean everything.” Next to … more
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Mineola ISD passes Senate Bill 11, re: prayer and religious text in schools

At their Thursday, Feb. 19 meeting, the Mineola ISD School Board voted to accept the recent Senate Bill outlining prayer and religious texts.   According to the bill, schools who vote to … more
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Mineola ISD hires Moore as head coach/athletic director

An exhaustive search for a new head football coach and athletic director for Mineola High School concluded Monday with a unanimous vote to hire Cody Moore. The offensive coordinator and … more
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The Lake Country Playhouse and the Historic Select Theater brings in T.G. Sheppard

The Lake Country Playhouse and the Historic Select Theater will present a concert performed by legendary country music star T. G. Sheppard on April 23rd. Sheppard has had 14 number one hits through … more

Tyler Junior College announces President’s, Dean’s Lists

Tyler Junior College has recognized 562 students who made the President’s List. These students completed 12 or more credit hours with a 4.0 GPA. The Dean’s List consists of 1,009 students … more

Utility bill assistance applications open for East Texas nonprofit

A mobile delivery unit for GETCAP (Greater East Texas Community Action Program) Energy Assistance will be at 212 E. Goode St in Quitman on Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to a press release, … more

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church hands out Valentine's Day cards

On Saturday, Feb. 14, congregants from St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Mineola handed out Valentine's Day cards, gloves, and socks to residents at the Autumn Winds Assisted Living facility. more
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Sorelle Farms holds Valentine's Market

On Thursday, Feb. 12, Sorelle Farm, which is outside Mineola, held a Valentine's-themed Farmers Market. more
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Quitman Chamber of Commerce hosts banquet

The Quitman Chamber of Commerce honored community leaders, volunteers, educators, first responders and local businesses during its annual awards banquet last Thursday night, Feb. 12. They celebrated … more
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Mineola plans America250 celebrations

July 4th, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To celebrate the anniversary, or the “Semiquincentennial,” Mineola is putting on a real show. … more
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FFA student wins stock show award

Carly Williams, an Alba-Golden FFA member who lives in Quitman, was awarded a $500 Calf Scramble purchase certificate at the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The Calf Scramble, where 20 … more

Alba-Golden student wins Calf Scramble at Ft. Worth Stock Show

Carly Williams, an Alba-Golden FFA member who lives in Quitman, was awarded a $500 Calf Scramble purchase certificate at the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The Calf Scramble, where 20 … more

QDC gets lot donated back, may bring new business in

During their Feb. 9 meeting, the Quitman Development Corporation (QDC) heard a quick presentation from Quitman resident John Wisdom, who said that he and wife Joanne “really appreciate” the QDC, … more
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Mineola Kiwanis Club holds Chili Cookoff

The Mineola Kiwanis Club had a full house for its 17th annual chili cookoff Saturday at the Mineola Civic Center. The Mineola Volunteer Fire Dept. took top honors from the judges. The club … more
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Tacos Tacos Tacos celebrates one-year anniversary

“Every customer who walks through our doors is a part of our story.” This is how Gabino Martinez, who owns Tacos Tacos Tacos in Mineola with his wife Raquel, expresses his gratitude toward … more
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Highschoolers take basketball journey from Little Dribblers’ to coaching

Most people wouldn’t associate the concept of ‘giving back’ with highschoolers. Then again, Mineola is not ‘most places.’ For two Mineola High School athletes – seniors Sophia Hogue … more
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Self-taught Quitman Junior advances to UIL Film State Semifinals with noir film

Quitman High School junior Wesley Irwin didn’t wait for a filmmaking program to appear: he helped create one. After discovering the UIL Film competition only after the deadline had passed last … more
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