County EDC unveils guide
Steve Eggleston and Kent Huffman presented the new travel guide which will be distributed in various parts of the state.
Fourteen died in 2022 Wood County crashes
They were part of the 167 fatal crashes leading to 192 deaths in the Tyler District of the Texas Dept. of Transportation, which released preliminary numbers last week.
Mineola planning sesquicentennial events all year long
2023 Pilot Club chili cookoff huge success
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Mineola chamber saw events rebound in 2022
Community events made a big comeback in 2022, which the Mineola Chamber of Commerce annual report reflected. Chamber President Mary Boone briefed the membership on the year’s activities…
Quitman chamber sets banquet
The annual Quitman Chamber of Commerce banquet is Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center. The theme is “Paint the Town Red.” Tickets are $30 apiece or $300 …
Civic center hosting popular dance
The annual Daddy-Daughter dance at the Mineola Civic Center is Saturday from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $25 per couple with $5 for each additional daughter for ages three through fifth grade. Theme is …
New school on the way
Bids for the new Mineola Primary School are expected soon, the first project in a nearly $30 million bond that voters passed last May. Mineola Independent School District Superintendent Cody Mize, …
Work planned on State Hwy. 37
A project to install new pedestrian signal poles, sidewalks and handicap ramps at the intersection of Red Bud Lane and Hwy. 37 in Quitman is underway near Jim Hogg City Park. The Texas Dept. of …
Icy weather disrupts activities across county and region
Wintry weather shut down many midweek activities in Wood County Tuesday.
The county’s schools were closed on Tuesday, after many had early dismissals on Monday.
Masons assist with program
Flora Masonic Lodge 119 of Quitman recently raised just over $4,500 at their annual fish fry. The December 2022 event was a benefit for Quitman Christmas Sharing Plus.
Mineola hosts district Kiwanians
Mineola Kiwanis recently hosted six out of the seven clubs in Division 34 for the Texas-Oklahoma Governor’s visit.
Plea in drug case yields probation
Mineola Police Report
Mineola Fire Department Report
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Robert Lindsey “Bob” Dawson 1942-2023
Betty Gail Panter Hayes 1935-2023
LeTourneau announces fall semester honors
Tyler Jr. College names fall honor roll students
Sam Houston State students earn fall honors
Winter weather postpones Tuesday hoops games
All high school basketball games for Alba-Golden, Mineola, Quitman and Yantis had to be postponed Tuesday night, Jan. 31 as winter weather forced all the schools to close. Some also dismissed early …
Van edges Mineola on penalties
The Yellowjacket soccer side returned to Meredith Memorial Stadium last Wednesday for a thrilling duel with the Van Vandals. With the score knotted 2-2 at the end of regulation, Van won the match in …
Lady Bulldogs stop Harmony
The Quitman Lady Bulldogs hung on to their playoff hopes defeating Harmony 42-34 in a hard fought battle on the road Friday. Addie Marcee got the scoring started with a triple at the 6:30 mark. …
‘Dogs get key win at Harmony
The Quitman Bulldogs got back into the winning column in district action 57-45 over Harmony Friday night. The win put the Bulldogs at 4-3 in District 13-3A and maintained their hold on the final …
Mt. Vernon rolls past Mineola Lady Jackets
Jackets pull away from Mt. Vernon
