Commissioners deny permission to build on county lake property
Quitman grad named UA-LR’s royal
Commissioners overturn bid for jail services
Historic courthouse turns 100
Toys for Tots among ways Corps League serves
Rain won’t slow Shamrock run
Neither the rain nor the cooler temperatures were able to deter the 84 runners and walkers who braved the elements Saturday, March 15 to compete in the first Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Shamrock 5K …
QDC chips in $3,000 for mural project
In a special meeting Thursday evening, the Quitman Development Corporation voted to approve a $3,000 sponsorship for the Wood County Walls group.
Plans readied for Mineola’s May Fiesta
The Mineola Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the annual Fiesta de Mayo Saturday, May 3 in downtown Mineola from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. The free event is in search of vendors and sponsors. Contact …
Sheriff Cole outlines second term challenges
Consistency and communications. Those were the two issues with which Sheriff Kelly Cole came into office Jan. 1, 2021. “They were my priorities in 2020 and they remain priorities …
Event to focus on school vouchers fight
As the battle over private school vouchers intensifies in the Texas legislature, a meeting next week in Wood County will focus on the topic. It is being hosted at the Cartwright Community Center …
Sales tax gains continue in county
Wood County and its six cities that collect sales taxes continued to show an upward trend in the March report from the state. Thus far in 2025, the seven entities have earned $2,525,213 as their …
New doctor joins Grace Community Healthcare staff
Grace Community Healthcare Ministry, located near downtown Mineola at 312 N. Pacific St., has had a new provider come on board to serve the Mineola community. According to clinic director Susan …
Fair offering assistance for seniors
A senior resource fair is planned in Mineola Tuesday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ministry Center of the First Methodist Church, 612 N. Newsom. The event is sponsored by Reflections …
Writers’ workshop planned in Quitman
In an exciting opportunity for budding writers, the Whyte Dove Writer’s Group is set to host a special meeting aimed at nurturing new talents. This exclusive workshop will take place on Monday, …
QHS band's behavior honored
The Quitman ISD Top Dog award for March went to the Quitman Proud Blue Band, represented by Director Michael Barron, left. Superintendent Chris Mason presented the award to the band for its positive …
Mineola Library Notes
Happy Spring! We’ve made it through winter and onto a new season. A big thank you to the Meredith Foundation for granting us funds to continue serving Mineola. We could not do what we do …
Mineola Fire Department Report
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Mineola Police Report
402nd District Court hears pleas
The following guilty pleas were heard and sentences assessed February 26-28 in 402nd District Court in Quitman: John Dee Strange, Terrell, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, third …
County fire departments awarded grants
The Texas A&M Forest Service conducted the second funding meeting for fiscal year 2025 for the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program …
Canine Mata gains national recognition
Mata, who served as a law enforcement canine for Wood County Prec. 2 Constable Kelly Smith until his retirement Dec. 31, was honored in Washington D.C. last week by the Animals in War and Peace …
Jean Louise (Swanson) Pfaff 1932-2025
Wood County Yesteryear
Advertisements from 75 years ago this week, as found in the March 16, 1950 edition of The Wood County Record “Free Parking Money While Shopping at Piggly Wiggly in Mineola… Cage …
Mineola HS pair taking football talents to collegiate level
The common theme last week at the college athletics signing ceremony of Mineola seniors Colton McMahon and Noah Turner was passion. Before signing of the letters of intent, Coach Aaron …
Neighbors brother and sister set MHS pole vault records
The sister and brother duo of Tierany and Kipton Neighbors soared to new Mineola High School records in the pole vault at last week’s Al Rholes Relays in Van. Tierany, a sophomore, …
A-G Lady Panthers run away from Cumby
It took Alba-Golden’s starting hurler Adielyn Smith exactly nine pitches to get warmed up last Tuesday. She walked the first two Cumby hitters with those pitches. Then, she found her delivery …
Ladies earn top spots at state meet
The following placed in the girls state powerlifting championships last week. Competitors are listed by weight class, placing and qualified lifts in squat, bench press, dead lift and total …
Errors lead to loss for Lady Jackets
In the realm of baseball and softball, one has to respect the game. The fortunes of the game honor effort and attention. However, if one is not mentally prepared to play, the fortunes of the game …
MHS faces Pittsburg for bidistrict
The Mineola High School soccer team enters the state playoffs Friday as the fourth-place team from District 14-4A. The Yellowjackets will take on Pittsburg …
