Jerry got adopted! Ryan Kennedy, Hollie Esquivel and baby Roman Kennedy were among the first people to show up to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office adoption day. They were excited to welcome Jerry into their home. The WCSO has about a dozen and a half dogs available for adoption. They do not charge an adoption fee and only require that you have your new family member spayed or neutered. Contact the WCSO to arrange a time to visit and adopt your new best friend.

City councilman and Rotarian Greg Souser helped hand out food at the East Texas Food Bank’s monthly distribution. Souser was happy to see a lot of new volunteers helping out, especially those who brought their kids to help. The Rotarians are always looking for volunteers to help distribute food each month. If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to received food (no eligibility requirements, paperwork or ID required), the next distribution date is July 30 at the Mineola High School Yellow Jacket Footballl Stadium parking lot or you can check out the distribution at Quitman High School’s Bud Moody Stadium parking lot on July 15. Food is distributed from 10 a.m. until they run out.

Dustin Cooper cut the red ribbon on Friday, June 26, for the grand opening of his family’s store, BKON, while his wife LaRay and their children Emmi, Dalli and Ranger watch alongside customers and Mineola Chamber members. Their son Lawton was managing the cash register inside during the ribbon cutting. BKON sells a variety of fishing and hunting gear and plan to add more sports gear in the near future. They are open Tuesdays-Thursdays from 8:30a.m.-6p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 8a.m. to 6 p.m.