There is a new principal coming to Lindale's intermediate school. Former Lindale Independent School District superintendent Barbara Wilson has been named E.J. Moss Intermediate School’s interim principal. Wilson will begin her duties on December 7. She will continue her interim role until the end of the school year.
Mrs. Wilson temporarily replaces Mike Griffin who announced his retirement in October. Mr. Griffin served the district for a total of 16 years as principal.
The Mineola ISD Veteran's Day program began with the recognition of the oldest veteran in Wood county, Mr. James Dear. The high school students of Mineola led this presentation with honor and gratitude toward our veterans. The first grade choir along with high school student, Andrea Valek sang American Tears. Elementary student, Brooke Sims followed with her poem to the United States veterans in attendnace. The key speaker was Captain A.D. Mack, Retired, US Army and father of high school student, Ethan Mack. Captain Mack spoke to the students about the importance of their freedom and to remember that it is never free. The price was paid for their freedom and part of that freedom is receiving an education. Captain Mack ended his speech by quoting President John F. Kennedy,"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." The MHS Trumpeteers played TAPS as the attendees held a moment of silence in remembrance of those who have served and are currently serving our country. The program came to a close as the MHS band played and the crowd sang God Bless America.
Lindale voters have approved $42 million of bonds in two separate proposals for construction and renovation in the district.
The package was divided into two seperare issues. The first, a $32 million bond proposal, passed with 1,314 votes in favor of the issue and 755 against it.
The second proposal, a $10 million bond proposal passed with 1,235 votes in favor of it and 823 votes against it.
Early voting for the Lindale ISD school bond runs through October 30.
The main polling place for early voting will be the Lindale Masonic Lodge located at 200 Margaret Street. Those wishing to cast an early vote can do so Monday-Friday at the Lindale Masonic Lodge from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Lodge will have extended business hours on the last two days of early voting, October 29 and 30. On those two days the Lodge will be open for voting from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The city of Emory hosted Rains' homecoming parade Monday evening. Hundreds of exicited parents and children lined the streets of the courthouse square waiting to see the football players, cheerleaders and band members slowly pass.
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Most children had bags in hand, ready for the hail of candy from each float. The Wilcats are scheduled to play the Farmersville Farmers this Friday. KMOO will carry the game live, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Alba-Golden will close it schools tomorrow and Monday due to excess illness. School officials said today that more than 20 percent of the students have been out sick each of the past two days.
Several illnesses are to blame including flu and infections. Authorities at the school said the health department has not confirmed any H1N1 flu cases at the school and they did not know of any possible cases.
The school will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected over the next two days in preparation for the return of students on Tuesday.
Van Zandt County producers are invited and encouraged toparticipate in the annual hay evaluation clinic in order to make planson how to supplement their cows this winter. Samples will be taken onMonday afternoon, September 14 from 4 to 6 pm. at the Farm BureauBuilding in Canton.
After a preliminary application process that highlights the achievements, leadership, and involvement of the applicant in the 4-H Youth Development Program and community, followed by an interview with an AgriLife Extension 4-H and Youth Development Specialist, 4-H youth Dillon Carver of Chandler, a 16 year old 11th
Canton, Texas can now brag that they produce the smartest kids in KMOO Country.
The 2009 Wireless to Go Valedictorian Challenge took place Thursday afternoon, in downtown Mineola in the historic select theatre. 9 valedictorians from all over KMOO country gathered to compete for cash and prizes in a game show type atmosphere that broadcast live on 99.9 fm and all over the world on kmoo.com.
The Contestants competed in a trivia type game show and were given four lifelines to use along the way. The Peoples' Telephone "60 Seconds on the Internet", the Watkins Insurance "Ask your Mentor", the John's Tire 50/50 and the KMOO Redo.
