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Official dedication held for second phase of skate park

Five years ago, it seemed like an impossible dream. But when the second phase of the Mineola Skate Park was officially dedicated Friday, amidst a few seasonal costumes, the reality left no … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/6/25 08:13 AM

American Legion Post 340 distributes life saving kits to community groups

American Legion Post 340 distributed Lifevac kits, a choking rescue device, to Winnsboro Police, Fire and ISD, enough for all vehicles and schools to have a kit for use, on Oct. 29. The American … more

11/6/25 08:12 AM

Historical commission honoring local historians

The Wood County Historical Commission will honor county commissioners and some local historians with a reception from 10 a.m.-noon, Friday Nov. 7, at the Archive and Research Center at 115 W. … more

11/6/25 08:11 AM

Long-awaited Ima Hogg museum opens

Five years, more than 10 volunteers and thousands of hours. That’s the quickest overview of what many people, including Quitman Library Director Delene Allen and the Elizabeth Denton … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 10/30/25 08:15 AM

Golden carries on no matter the weather

Though rainy weather forced cancellation of the tractor pull, the Golden Sweet Potato Festival went on without further challenges last week. Rain cleared in time for the Saturday morning parade … more

10/30/25 08:13 AM

Ramp builders ramping up efforts to mark 40th year

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Texas Ramp Project. The Broad Street Church of Christ team from Mineola has been constructing ramps for more than 10 years and recently completed its … more

10/23/25 08:16 AM

Community policing

Quitman Police Dept. gets a group photo at the National Night Out event held at Jim Hogg City Park on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The Quitman Fire Dept. was also represented. more

10/16/25 08:14 AM

Playground getting new home

The old playground equipment at the Mineola Civic Center is heading for a new home in Mexico. The center was gifted some more up-to-date equipment by Mineola ISD when the district installed new … more

10/16/25 08:12 AM

Quilt show shows off expert handiwork

The Mineola League of the Arts held its annual quilt show last weekend. more

10/16/25 08:11 AM

Dance Dimensions holds annual benefit fun run

The following are the results of the Dance Dimensions 5K Iron Horse Rhythm Run Saturday morning at the Mineola Nature Preserve. Kids Run (1/2 K) 3-7 years 1 Sadie Conrad 2 Oakley … more

10/2/25 08:55 AM

Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club dedicates dog park

Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club officially dedicated the Quitman dog park Wednesday. The park is part of a much larger plan to create a walking trail from Gov. Jim Hogg City Park to the city … more

10/2/25 08:42 AM

Mineola Cub Scout Pack making a comeback

Cub Scout Pack 385 in Mineola is being re-established, chartered by the Rotary Club of Mineola. The pack has six registrants with two more applications pending and is open to all boys and girls … more

9/25/25 08:36 AM

Last vestiges of summer

Caraday of Mineola hosted a community family fun day Saturday complete with free school supplies and activities for children, from Hot Wheels races … more

8/14/25 08:10 AM

Kiwanians hand out school supplies

The Mineola Kiwanis Club held its annual distribution of school supplies for students in Mineola and Alba-Golden schools in grades pre-K through 5th on Saturday afternoon a the Mineola Civic Center … more

8/7/25 08:48 AM

Kiwanis awards Art Gould

Art Gould, a 24-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Mineola, was honored at the annual District Convention of Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis in Denton Saturday, July 26 as the lay person of the year. … more

7/31/25 08:09 AM

Food pantry serves summer kids meals

Rose Hill Community Food Pantry invites anyone with children to come and pick up a special summer food pack every Monday until Aug. 25. The “Milk and Miscellaneous” giveaway comes … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 7/17/25 08:27 AM

Bread of Life benefits from church breakfast

Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by New Hope Baptist Church, 3855 FM 1801, Mineola on Saturday, July 12. The all-you-can-eat breakfast of eggs, … more

7/10/25 08:28 AM

Sheriff’s office plans day for pet adoptions

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office will host a summer pet adoption day Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quitman FFA show pavilion … more

7/10/25 08:28 AM

Fourth gathering a family tradition in Mineola

“It just gets the whole town together,” stated Christa Wilson. The Mineola native was discussing the impact of the annual fireworks show – a show which is rapidly becoming regarded … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 7/10/25 08:25 AM

Enjoying fresh food

Drew Deatherage, left, and Elizabeth Dry prepare roasted ears of corn last Tuesday at a dedication at the Mineola ISD Sunshine Acres farm. The Wood County Economic Development Commission donated a … more

7/10/25 08:22 AM