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Grand jury hands down indictments

The following Wood County grand jury indictments were handed down on Monday, Sept. 30: Robert Lee Bell, Mineola, assault on a peace officer/judge, second degree felony, attempt to take weapon … more

Commissioners OK prosecutor salary supplements

Wood County commissioners approved a plan last week to spend a state grant for rural prosecutors’ offices. This marks the second year for the county to receive the funds, which benefit … more

Winnsboro VFD awarded $10,000 grant

Just in time for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12, Winnsboro Volunteer Fire Dept. (WVFD) announces it is one of 100 volunteer fire departments across the nation to receive a $10,000 grant through the … more

Quitman plans cleanup days

The City of Quitman fall cleanup days will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the city warehouse located at the end of Cliff St. and West Side Dr.   Clean-up days … more

Co-op annual meeting family friendly

Wood County Electric Cooperative has redesigned its annual meeting to be family-friendly. It will be Saturday, Oct. 12 at Gov. Jim Hogg Park in Quitman. “In the past, our meeting was … more

Rotary club hosting blood drive

The next Quitman Rotary Club/First United Methodist Church Carter Blood drive is Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at FUMC Quitman in the youth area inside the church. There is plenty of room … more

Lake Country Symphonic Band plans fall concert

The Lake Country Symphonic Band will present “Musical Musings” in concert Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Select Theater in Mineola. John … more

Landmark commission sets marker dedications

The City of Mineola and the Landmark Commission will dedicate two state historical markers this month.   The city will dedicate the Big Sandy Creek Bridge at the Mineola Nature Preserve at … more

County part of solar grant

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced recently that it is moving forward in the awards process on a clean energy project in Texas through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) … more

Arboretum hosting annual fall plant sale

Celebrate the arrival of autumn by visiting the fall plant sale at the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Quitman.   The popular fundraising event is Saturday, Oct. 12 on the … more

Dowell, 92, “settles” on job as author

If you can think of a career, chances are that Bob Dowell may have done it. In his 92 years of life, Dowell has done a lot of different types of work – everything from farming, to selling … more
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Club readies new clubhouse

Tuesday was moving day at the Mineola Country Club. A grand opening will celebrate the new clubhouse facility Oct. 25 and 26, with a ribbon cutting the 25th at 10 a.m. and activities throughout the … more

Prairie Day nature’s classroom

Wildlife biologist Chris Keiser stopped at the first briefing point of his prairie walk. “If you stand on a red ant hill, keep movin’,” he said with a smile. He was leading one … more
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Alba Economic Development to fund new city storm siren

The Alba City Council voted Monday night to authorize the Alba Economic Development Corp. to purchase a storm siren system for the Alba Fire Department. The system will cost $46,650.   It … more
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Liquor store chain awarded lot in Quitman business park

The Quitman Development Corp. has offered to sell a lot in the Quitman Business Park on Richards St. to Zipps Liquor for $78,650. The chain, which lists 32 stores in East and Southeast Texas, … more
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Race winners named for annual fun run at nature preserve

The following were top finishers in the annual Dance Dimensions Iron Horse Rhythm Run Sept. 28 at the Mineola Nature Preserve: Kids Run (1/2 K) 3-7 years 1 Addy Oliver 2 Tinslee … more

Couple initiates Bible study group meeting at Mineola’s skate park

Austin Arnold and his wife Haeley are skateboarders. Austin, especially, spends a lot of time on his skateboard at Flint and Steel’s new skate park, located by St. Paul Missionary Baptist … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

Grass fire: Sept. 26, 1:25 p.m., FM 1799; Sept. 28, 10:44 a.m., CR 2700; Sept. 30, 3:54 p.m., FM 1801; Sept. 30, 5:11 p.m., Loop 564; Sept. 30, 7:25 p.m., FM 1801; Oct. 1, 5:07 p.m., FM 1801; Oct 1, … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

September 25 Deputy Pollard, animal welfare concern, Yantis; appeared to have been run over with minor injuries, contact made with rescue group to take dog. Sgt. Williams, Cpl. Rich, … more

Mineola Police Report

September 28 1:03 a.m., information, 300 Greenville, two vehicles coming from Alba to Tyler, emergency situation. 2:24 a.m., suspicious vehicle, N. Newsom, two doors open, subject in second … more
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