Originally posted on January 20, 2012 @ 5:18 pmSometimes my intrigue gets the best of me. Today that intrigue led me to a sit-down with Warren Brown of Mineola. Mr. Brown was very nice and very gracious to offer a…
Category: Local Buzz
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Jessie Weaver Celebrates 103 Years
Longtime Mineola resident Jessie Weaver enjoyed a gathering of about 40 family members and friends to celebrate her 103rd birthday on Friday afternoon. Attendees enjoyed presentations from the city, cake, stories, and music.
Between Friends Expands with Bridal Gowns & Bridal Registry
Originally posted on May 8, 2015 @ 10:29 am Ladies! Has He popped the question? You said “Yes” & now the planning begins. 1st order of business is YOUR Dress! We carry beautiful & affordable gowns in many different styles…
City Council Upholds Ban on Pawn Shops in the Mineola Historic District
Originally posted on May 23, 2011 @ 11:36 pmThis issue has drawn nearly as many emotional responses as the alcohol issue did. Because we are not a merchant within the historic overlay district of Mineola, we have remained silent about…
Mineola Citizen of the Month – May 2012 – John Storace
Originally posted on May 3, 2012 @ 3:48 pmJohn Storace has been named Mineola Citizen of the Month for May, 2012. The nomination we received speaks of John’s “six consecutive years of dedicated service on the city council. Mr. Storace represented the city…
City of Mineola to Collect Tolls on Commerce Street
In an effort to recoup the funds spent on the Commerce Street overlay, the city of Mineola will start collecting tolls from those using the newly-improved Commerce Street.
Women’s Ministry Benefit Yard Sale
Originally posted on August 12, 2009 @ 11:57 pmThe women’s ministry of the Mineola Seventh-day Adventist Church will be having a yard sale on Friday, August 14 and Sunday, August 16 at 909 South Pacific St, next to the APET…
Murder Shakes Downtown Mineola
Originally posted on June 16, 2014 @ 10:24 am On Sunday evening, 6-15-14, a Mineola youth was murdered in downtown Mineola apparently after a verbal altercation with another person. 19 year-old Christopher James Griffin was found in the alley behind the…
Introducing Your City Council: Jack Jones
At the City Council retreat held recently, discussion turned to a question of how much the community really knows about the City Council and what it does. We’ll be periodically featuring members of the City Council, as well as City Department Heads to help our readers really understand how these folks work for and with us.
May Days 2013
Mineola May Days 2013 was a great success. The weather cooperated and the festival was very well attended.
The Most Comfortable Tunics EVER @ Lost Creek!
Originally posted on August 1, 2015 @ 10:12 am New shipment of these o’ so comfy cotton embroidered tunics just arrived! V-neck is available in peach, chambre, and lime; one shown in hot pink &…
Petition to level EZ Mart and put a parking lot in its place
Originally posted on January 20, 2012 @ 2:53 pmAt the 1-19-2012 City Council workshop at Mineola City Hall, a petition was presented to the Council asking them to not renew the lease for the EZ Mart in Mineola. Not only…
Kumohimo Class
Originally posted on April 3, 2012 @ 11:00 amVickie Steed will be demonstrating the art of Kumohimo on Thursday, May 31st from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Fees are $4 Members, $5 Non Members. For more information, call the League at 903-569-8877;…
Mineola Events August 11-17, 2013
This week’s red-letter days include a casting call, school registrations, Lady Jacket volleyball, the first football scrimmage of the season, and the 1st Annual Shannon Seaton Benefit Softball Tournament. Get ready for a great week!
Local Employer Shows Hiring Preference
Originally posted on July 19, 2009 @ 11:02 amAre there any circumstances under which it would be acceptable for an employer to send a female employee the following text message: I wouldn’t have hired you if (someone’s name) had not…
Mineola Fire Department Holding a Window Spirit Rally for Rodeo Week
As part of the 51st Annual Mineola Fire Department Rodeo celebrations, the businesses of Mineola are encouraged to decorate their front walkways, windows and themselves in western rodeo style in the Window Spirit Rally.
An April Fools Day 2017 Announcement
Originally posted on March 31, 2017 @ 1:52 pmWe have decided not to post an April Fool’s Day joke for 2017. Given the fact that 83.84% of Wood County voters voted for Donald Trump for President, we figure that the…
Mineola Dental Office Consumed by Fire
Originally posted on April 19, 2015 @ 12:26 amDuring the storm Saturday night, the dental office located at 115 Newsom Street caught fire and burned. This is the office of Dr. Kyle Weedon and the building was apparently heavily damaged.…
Washington DC to Step in and Protect Us from Pervs
The White House announced the rollback of protections the Obama administration put in place to protect from discrimination against transexual people. Many Americans seem to be frightened of the possibility of perverts hanging out in bathrooms trying to solicit or…
President Trump Rescues Americans from Harmful Insurance Discounts
As one of his first acts in office, today President Trump rolled back a law put in place earlier by the Dept. of Housing & Urban Development that saved home buyers $50/month when they were forced to purchase Private Mortgage…