Alba Library begins summer reading program

Posted Wednesday, June 9, 2021 11:20 pm

The Alba Library and Museum board met recently and discussed the Summer Reading program with the theme of Tails and Tales.

The program began June 8 with a kick-off party from 1-3 p.m. at the library. Participants can pick up a reading log and earn prizes all summer long. Stop in each week to log progress.

The other sessions will be Tuesdays on June 22, July 6 and July 20. Age groups are pre-school, 1st through 3rd grade and 4th and 5th grade. The final celebration will be at the Alba Park with water games, a pizza party and awarding of prizes.

Also discussed were ideas for the 10th anniversary of the library and museum, with a reception to be held Saturday, Sept. 18 from 12 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. More details to come.

Special Olympics returns in style

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After a five-year absence, over 150 athletes from Como-Pickton, Cedar Creek and Upshur and Wood Counties competed for special recognition at a state-sanctioned Special Olympics track and field meet at the Quitman High School track field on Friday, April 5.

Two seeking Ward Three city council position

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Property owners given more time to clean up locations in Quitman

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Eclipsed!

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Two predictions surrounding Monday’s total solar eclipse in East Texas largely failed to come true. The clouds were thin to non-existent during the time of totality around 1:40 p.m., and the expected traffic jams did not materialize.

Symphonic band presents Christmas concert

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Come on over to Mineola’s beautiful Historic Select Theater and hear the Lake Country Symphonic Band’s Christmasy “Everything Christmas” concert.

Concerts are Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Mike Holbrook is back in the director’s seat, so it’s sure to be a fun-filled couple of hours.