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Animal Preservation of East Texas receives wilcard Mutt Nation grant

The Animal Preservation of East Texas (APET) was selected to receive a $5,000 grant from Miranda Lambert’s Mutt Nation Foundation and Tractor Supply through the 2026 Mutts Across America program. … more
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Winnsboro council approves budget draft, reviews no-new-revenue tax rate

The Winnsboro City Council approved a preliminary 2026-27 budget and reviewed a proposed property tax rate that officials said would generate no new revenue from existing properties. Council members … more
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Strong sales tax collections boost Quitman budget outlook

Quitman officials got their first look at the city’s proposed 2026-27 budget Thursday, Aug. 13, with sales tax collections running strong and a lower property tax rate on the table. The Quitman … more
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Tour de Pines helps bring carnival back to Old Settlers Reunion

The first Tour de Pines drew 211 registered cyclists, raising funds that will go directly toward bringing the carnival back to the Wood County Old Settlers Reunion this fall. The inaugural bike … more
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Mineola council weighs tax increase, water rate hike

Mineola residents could see higher property taxes and water rates in the coming fiscal year as the City Council considers how to fund the city’s 2026-27 budget. The council unanimously approved a … more
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Wood County Grand Jury returns 31 indictments

The Wood County Criminal District Attorney’s Office presented felony cases July 27 to a Wood County grand jury. The grand jury handed down the following indictments: Xzaydrian Tyrell Battle, … more

Mineola Police Report

Aug. 8 1:04 a.m., information only, McWhorter; officers responded to a 911 hang-up. Dispatch contacted the caller, who advised the call was accidental. 11:53 a.m., theft, N. Johnson; caller … more

Wood County Sheriff's Report

Aug. 5 Deputy Way took a violation of a court order report by phone. The caller advised her ex-husband showed up on the property and has an active protective order against her. The caller took a … more

Mineola Fire Department Report 8/7/26–8/12/26

Aug. 7 8:17 a.m., no emergency, cancelled response, 1000 Sycamore St. Aug. 9 11:03 p.m., hazardous situation, motor vehicle collision, no injury, FM 1254 & County Road 2460. Aug. 11 9:02 p.m., … more

QDC board sends $351,333 budget proposal to city council

The Quitman Development Corporation (QDC) board voted unanimously to send its budget proposal to the city council for approval at its Aug. 25 meeting. The board held a budget workshop prior to … more
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Midnight madness at Hawkins

Winnsboro FFA hosts 48th annual hay show

Meet the Bulldogs kicks off fall season at Quitman ISD

Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Shane Webber said he is looking forward to the football season and the school year ahead. “I am so excited for this football season and this entire … more
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Meet the Jackets event canceled following storm delay

By Chelsi Jennings Wood County Monitor The Mineola High School Meet the Jackets event was canceled following a storm delay Aug. 7, but that did not stop members of the community from showing up to … more
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Mineola, Winona to meet in “Our Day to Shine” scrimmage

Mineola and Winona will meet Friday, Aug. 14, in a preseason football scrimmage benefiting the Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation Benevolence Fund. The JV scrimmage begins at 6 p.m., with … more

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Meet the Jackets

Fired up: Yantis High School barbecue program gives students new way to compete

It didn’t take long for Yantis High School’s barbecue team to make its mark. In its first year, the team advanced through regional competition to state, finished in the top 25 and earned a trip … more
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Like father, like daughter: the Goodsons begin school year together at Mineola ISD

When Jason Goodson began teaching in Mineola ISD in 2010, his daughter Zoe was just starting kindergarten. Sixteen years later, they are beginning another school year together, but this time as … more
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More than policing: Inside Mineola ISD’s approach to school safety

More than 300 cameras, 130 controlled doors and 11 automated gates are part of Mineola ISD’s approach to school security. But the work of the Mineola ISD Police Department goes well beyond cameras … more
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