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Police canine set to retire, hopes to live with handler

In a brief meeting last Tuesday, Wood County commissioners acknowledged the donation of police canine Mata in 2020 so that the dog might remain with its handler upon retirement. The dog and his … more
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Demand, costs combine to necessitate Meals on Wheels program waiting list

The combination of higher food costs and increased demand has led the Meals on Wheels of East Texas (MOWET) to create a waiting list for its services. As of last week that list numbered 450 … more

AGISD to offer free breakfast and lunch

Alba-Golden’s monthly meeting featured many announcements, recognitions and updates on ongoing projects.   For the first year, AG Food Service Director Laura Reid is recommending that … more
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Mineola, Quitman OK fiber-optic projects; Quitman council approves alcohol permit

Several topics that have been keeping Quitman residents on the edge of their seats were officially voted on Thursday evening. The council unanimously passed the previously discussed motion to … more
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Quitman foundation hands out first round of classroom teacher grants

The Quitman Lake Country Charitable Foundation, through the newly formed Quitman ISD Educational Fund, recently announced their first grant awards to QISD faculty on Thursday, March 21.  Eight … more
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Mineola, Quitman OK fiber-optic projects; Downtown event street closures announced

Mineola is moving ahead with a partnership with Peoples Telephone to bring fiber-optic internet service to the entire community. The Mineola Economic Development Corporation voted Thursday to … more
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Mineola Police Report

March 16 5:30 a.m., suspicious persons, N. Pacific, male and female asleep at location, previously criminally trespassed from another location. 8:28 a.m., suspicious persons, N. Pacific, … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

March 13 Deputy Pollard, dog bite, Winnsboro ER; FedEx driver advised while attempting to deliver package she was bitten by dog, dog owner could not provide vaccine records, citation issued, dog … more

McGahee earns national prose interpretation title

Belmont University senior Meritt McGahee of Alba was the individual national champion in Prose Interpretation during the National Christian College Forensics Invitational hosted by Belmont March 7-9. … more

Guitarist plans show in Mineola

An incredible guitar concert is scheduled in Mineola on April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Broad Street Church of Christ, 440 W. Broad St. It is presented by the Texas Fingerstyle … more

Disc golfers converge on Mineola

The Mineola Disc Golf Club is hosting an open tournament at the Mineola Nature Preserve course Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24. Entry fees are $100 for the pro divisions, $75 for amateur … more

Downtown Mineola building renovations OK’d

The Mineola Landmark Commission has approved plans to remodel the front of an historic downtown building at 108 N. Johnson St. Greg McKinney of Cohan Properties plans to reframe the front, … more
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Quitman P&Z recommends alcohol sales for store

Quitman Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-1 Monday in favor of a special use permit that would allow the sale of beer and wine at the Hitching Post convenience store on E. Goode St. The … more
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Foundation grants Mineola ISD $83,000

Mineola School Board accepted gifts totaling $233,000 Monday and amended the budget by another $480,000 to cover furniture costs for the new primary school and soon-to-be reconfigured elementary … more
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Master Gardeners hosting free conference

Wood County Master Gardeners are hosting the “Homesteading, Back to Basics” Spring Conference on Saturday, March 23 at Quitman High School from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The special … more

One-act play troupes advance in competition

Alba-Golden, Mineola and Quitman High School One-Act Plays have advanced to bidistrict competition after their performances at the district level. Alba-Golden One-Act Play won district for the … more

Mineola School Board fields complaints from parents

Mineola school board fielded two complaints from parents Monday. Both spoke during the public comment part of the meeting, which does not allow for discussion by the board. Hannah Arney … more
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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 … more
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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 … more
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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 … more
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