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Mineola Kiwanis club celebrating 50th anniversary all year long

Tony Pegues,, who served as the first secretary of the Mineola Kiwanis Club, was guest for the club’s annual business meeting last Tuesday, April 29. He and President Sam Curry, who also served … more

5/8/25 08:18 AM

Quitman Rotary hosting lifesaving blood drive

The Quitman Rotary Club began hosting blood drives May 17, 2023. Since that time it has collected 253 blood product units. The next blood drive is Tuesday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at … more

5/8/25 08:18 AM

Hudsons continue to benefit community

Kindness Kottage and Mineola ISD technology each received a donation of $5,504 as the 2025 recipients of the Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation. The Hudson Foundation was established in … more

5/8/25 08:12 AM

Kiwanians honor Jones

George Jones was honored as Mineola Kiwanis Club Citizen of the Month for April. Since becoming manager for the Select Theater/Lake Country Playhouse, George has introduced a number of creative ideas … more

5/1/25 08:34 AM

Vigil is reminder child abuse is everywhere

“Thank you all for coming tonight,” started Lauren Zastany, the executive director for the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center. “You’re welcome,” piped up a young … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 5/1/25 08:21 AM

Mineola honors Whitus’ life, legacy

The man whose efforts were in the forefront of the establishment of the Mineola Nature Preserve was memorialized Saturday with the dedication of a pier in his honor. Though a wooden pier had … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/1/25 08:20 AM

Mineola clubs host benefit car show

Mineola Kiwanis, Pilot and Rotary Clubs teamed for a benefit car show Saturday morning in downtown Mineola. Proceeds from the show go to fund the clubs’ various community projects. It was … more

4/24/25 08:27 AM

More murals coming to county during Texas Street Art Festival

The Texas Street Art Festival kicked off across Wood County this week, including this community mural project at Eagle Oil Co. on Front St. in Mineola. Dedications will be held for the new murals on … more

4/17/25 08:10 AM

Yard of month selected by garden club

In 1964, Jerry Phillips was in the Coast Guard, stationed in Galveston and looking forward to meeting his blind date, arranged by a buddy. When the woman answered her door, however, she said … more

4/10/25 08:31 AM

Arboretum hosting spring plant sale

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a stop by the spring flower sale, hosted by the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. This sale, set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, features … more

4/10/25 08:31 AM

Ministerial Alliance plans Soup and Sermon series

The Mineola Ministerial Alliance will once again host its Soup and Sermon luncheon series during Holy Week. The free event will be hosted by Smith Chapel Methodist Church at 670 FM 1804 east of … more

4/10/25 08:20 AM

Mineola set to celebrate annual Fiesta de Mayo

The Fiesta de Mayo – May Festival – is quickly approaching Mineola once again. According to Danielle Vance, manager for the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, the Fiesta de Mayo brought in … more

4/10/25 08:16 AM

Child Abuse Awareness Month proclaimed

Child Abuse Prevention Month kicked off in Wood County Tuesday with a proclamation by county commissioners, displayed by District Attorney Angela Albers. Supporters were on hand dressed in blue, and … more

4/3/25 07:58 AM

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 … more

3/20/25 09:41 AM

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 … more

3/20/25 08:29 AM

Toys for Tots among ways Corps League serves

The Wood County Marine Corps League wrapped up another successful Toys for Tots (TFT) campaign, serving 2,000 Wood County children and their families. more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/20/25 08:26 AM

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 … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 3/20/25 08:25 AM

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 … more

By CARLEY TUCKER | 3/20/25 08:22 AM

Top chamber honors to Dossett, Shockey

If there was a common theme among the award winners at last Tuesday’s Mineola Chamber of Commerce banquet, it was the incredible amount of time, energy and effort the recipients have poured … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/13/25 09:08 AM

Blood donation drive scheduled in Mineola

A blood drive has been scheduled by Carter BloodCare at City National Bank in Mineola, 200 N. Pacific, Monday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will receive a 30-ounce camo drink … more

3/13/25 09:07 AM