A Grand send off
New trash pickup carts among citizen concerns
Yantis ISD seeking new superintendent, interim named
Aggressive style led Neighbors to state record
Mineola girls track coach Daven Murphree did not hesitate when asked what it was about junior pole vaulter Tierany Neighbors that made her so special. “Aggression,” he stated. …
Students add fishing-themed murals to art inventory
UT Tyler Studio Art and Art History Association students descended on the Reel Inn and Lodge on Lake Fork last week to complete mural projects. The students have been planning the project for about a …
Bassmasters another homerun for Wood County
The 2025 version of the Bassmasters Elite Series fishing tournament on Lake Fork in May was a success, Wood County Economic Development Commission directors learned last Wednesday. Executive …
Commissioners approve bridge replacement project
Wood County has entered an agreement with the Texas Dept. of Transportation to replace bridges on three county roads. Under the federal off-road project, TxDOT will put in new bridges on CR 3987 …
Faith Baptist hosting annual community block party
Faith Baptist Church of Quitman will hold VBS EXPRESS PLUS on Saturday, June 7. The event will start at 3 p.m. with a one-session Vacation Bible School. A family-oriented Community Block Party will …
Quitman Library Connections
The library is having a Scholastic Book Sale beginning June 5 and running through June 27 at 11 a.m. each day. The Scholastic company has outdone themselves to make sure this is one of their best …
Mineola graduate obtains masters
Lauren Benton, a 2013 graduate of Mineola High School, earned her master of arts in communication from Mississippi State University on May 15, 2025. She received her bachelor of arts in …
Mineola Intermediate Honor Roll
A Honor Roll 4th Grade Ava Arbter, Isabella Ballentine, Lilliana Best, Jase Blackwell, Caysen Brooks, Kayelee Cobb, Raylon Frosch, Eason Hooton, Whitley Householder, Stetson Latham, Cade …
Two graduate from SHSU
The following area students received degrees during the 2025 spring semester at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville: Hawkins Cassidy Atteberry, bachelor of fine arts, animation …
Lenius on list at Abilene Christian
Emily Lenius of Winnsboro has been named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll at Abilene Christian University. Lenius is a junior majoring in communication disorders. Lenius is among more …
Mineola Police Report
Mineola Fire Dept. Report
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Wood County Yesteryear
Headlines from 25 years ago this week, as seen in the June 7, 2000 edition of the Wood County Democrat “Former police officer (Ira Van Cleave) has a second career as author, illustrator of …
Court sentences child abuser
Kevin Ray Larsson of Gilmer pleaded guilty in 402nd District Court to the felony offenses of aggravated sexual assault of a child (one count) and indecency with a child sexual contact (two counts) …
Grand Jury indictments
The following indictments were handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury on May 19: Zaqueo Alejo Jr., Mineola, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, state jail felony, June 8, 2024. …
Alba council agenda form to be on city’s website
In a 15-minute meeting Monday night, Alba City Council members voted to adopt a new agenda item form. Members of the public who wish to submit an item for consideration on the city …
Jackets named all-district
The following members of the Mineola High School baseball team received all-district honors: Calem Redding, defensive MVP DK McDowell, first team infield Matthew Ballew, first team …
League of Arts hosting wood workers
The Mineola League of the Arts will host a Wood Workers Show Friday and Saturday, June 6-7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 200 W. Blair St. in Mineola. The show is free and open to the public. The show …
Kid Fish event returning to Lake Fork
The Wood County Sheriff’s Dept., Sabine River Authority and Texas Parks and Wildlife will once again partner for the annual Kid Fish at Lake Fork on Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. until noon. …
Jo Nell Gilbreath 1932-2025
Ladelle Raley Reynolds 1928-2025
Katherine Josephine Armold 1943-2025
Dorothy McLeod Denton 1924-2025
