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Wednesday Nov 4 | KLTV Tyler

Rolling exhibit pays tribute to war veterans

A piece of rolling military history made its way through a half dozen Wood County towns Wednesday with an exhibit that will be on display for the Veteran's Observance Week.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, Quitman, TX, Yantis, TX, Winnsboro, TX

Thu Oct 22, 2009

KLTV Tyler

Rains flood Wood County

Bridges were swamped and dozens of roadways had to be closed down as pounding rain poured down hard in East Texas Thursday.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, Quitman, TX, Weather

Fri Oct 16, 2009

KETK-TV Tyler

Flooding Causes School and Road Closures

Heavy rainfall across east Texas causes several roads and schools to close Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Smith County, TX, Gilmer, TX

Wed Oct 14, 2009

KLTV Tyler

Dam holds back the waters...for now

In Wood County, residents evacuated their homes near Highway 37 and County Road 2330 after water breached the Victory Lake dam.

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Related Topix: Quitman, TX

Sun Oct 11, 2009

KLTV Tyler

Early morning storms cause damage across East Texas

It woke people up, turned out the lights, sent trees toppling, and even tore the roofs off some buildings.

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Related Topix: Mineola, TX, Weather, Hurricane, Natural Disasters

Fri Oct 09, 2009

Gilmer Mirror

Auto eludes officers in chase

An auto occupied by at least two persons eluded Big Sandy police officers and Upshur County sheriffa s deputies during a high-speed chase in Upshur and Wood Counties last Wednesday morning, said Big Sandy Police Sgt.

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Related Topix: Big Sandy, TX, Upshur County, TX, Gilmer, TX

Wed Oct 07, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Traveling Wall Pays Tribute To Veterans In Mineola

By COSHANDRA DILLARD Staff Writer MINEOLA -- Bill Pride, a Vietnam War veteran, believes there should be a deeper appreciation for the impact of all veterans from past and current wars.

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Related Topix: Mineola, TX, Life, Veteran Affairs

Mon Oct 05, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Hawkins Residents Gear Up For Oil Fest

COSHANDRA DILLARD Staff Writer HAWKINS -- Hawkins residents and visitors will again celebrate the small town's oil boom heritage Saturday during the 29th annual Hawkins Oil Festival.

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Related Topix: Hawkins, TX, Commerce, TX, Breakfast, Life, Food

Sat Oct 03, 2009

KLTV Tyler

Fugitives escapes in police chase

For the second week a row, an East Texas police department is involved in a high speed chase with fugitives.

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Related Topix: Big Sandy, TX, Upshur County, TX

Fri Sep 25, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Wood County 2005 Beating Death Trial Ends In Mistrial

For the second time, the trial of a Winnsboro man charged with the 2005 death of his step-grandfather began in Wood County, but this time ended in a mistrial during the jury selection phase.

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Related Topix: Winnsboro, TX

Mon Sep 21, 2009

KLTV Tyler

Home washed away, veteran says broken damn is culprit

An East Texas couple's home literally washed away and they have lost everything.

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Related Topix: Winnsboro, TX

Tue Sep 15, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Blind Wood County Woman Swept Away, Drowns

From Staff Reports Mary Frame, a legally blind woman, drowned Monday afternoon in Wood County as a third day of heavy rains caused flooding and damage.

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Related Topix: Winnsboro, TX, Camp Wood, TX, Weather, Natural Disasters, Flood, Tyler, TX

Mon Sep 14, 2009

MyFoxDFW

Tractor Crushes Toddler on Texas Farm

A 2-year-old boy was killed when he slipped from the grasp of a tractor driver and was run over on an East Texas farm.

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Related Topix: Winnsboro, TX

Sun Sep 06, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Museum Offers Glimpse Into Towna s History

By COSHANDRA DILLARD Staff Writer MINEOLA -- Mineola residents will have the opportunity Saturday to view the product of an 11-year quest to provide them with a historical narrative of their town.

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Related Topix: Mineola, TX

Thu Sep 03, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Wood County Cemetery Workshop Set Saturday

The Wood County Historical Society will host a cemetery preservation workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, featuring Gerron Hite, director of cemetery preservation at the Texas Historical Commission.

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Related Topix: Quitman, TX

Sun Aug 30, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Boy Scouts Planning Early September Recruiting Rallies

Boy Scouts will recruit during rallies in early September. Most rallies by the Okee Tuklo District of East Texas Area Council Boy Scouts of America will take place on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Texas, Smith County, TX, Tyler Metro, Tyler, TX, Arp, TX

Mon Aug 24, 2009

KETK-TV Tyler

More Storms Possible While Others Clear Up

EARLIER A STORM COMPLEXS PROMPTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS FOR HOPKINS, HUNT, HENDERSON AND RAINS COUNTIES.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Henderson, TX, Yantis, TX, Payne Springs, TX, Weather

Wed Aug 12, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Bite-Size Bovines: Wood County Ranchers Save With Smaller Sized Steers

If you look out your left window as you drive south on Wood County County Road 4778 you may have the impression you have hit another growth spurt.

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Related Topix: Winnsboro, TX, Life, Beef, Food, Meat, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Bite-Size Bovines: Wood County Ranchers Save With Smaller Sized Steers

If you look out your left window as you drive south on Wood County County Road 4778 you may have the impression you have hit another growth spurt.

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Related Topix: Winnsboro, TX, Life, Beef, Food, Meat, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX

Tue Aug 11, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Bite-Size Bovines: Wood County Ranchers Save With Smaller Sized Steers

If you look out your left window as you drive south on Wood County County Road 4778 you may have the impression you have hit another growth spurt.

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Related Topix: Winnsboro, TX, Life, Beef, Food, Meat, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX

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