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Caring & Sharing sets wrap up meeting

Mineola Caring & Sharing will hold its annual volunteer meeting Monday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Mineola Methodist Ministry Center. Directors for 2025 will be elected. President Joyce Curry … more

1/17/25 11:34 AM

Civic center sets annual dance

The Mineola Civic Center hosts its annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $35 per couple, with $5 for each additional daughter. Age is three years through fifth … more

1/16/25 10:13 AM

ML King unity service Monday

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in Mineola on the day he is honored across the nation Monday, Jan. 20. The Mineola Ministerial Alliance will host a Unity in … more

1/16/25 10:07 AM

Nature Preserve closing for event

The Mineola Nature Preserve will be closed to the public from Friday, Jan. 10 to Sunday, Jan. 12 for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. annual wildlife conservation program youth weekend. Do not … more

1/9/25 10:36 AM

MLK Day service planned Jan. 20

A Unity in the Community service is planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Mineola Monday, Jan. 20. The service will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 304 … more

1/9/25 10:30 AM

Pilot Club chili cookoff Jan. 31

The Quitman Pilot Club’s annual Chili Cook-Off fundraiser will be held Friday, Jan. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. more

1/2/25 08:37 AM

Quitman DQ hosting blood drive

Quitman Dairy Queen will host a blood drive Friday, Dec. 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Carter BloodCare bus will be set up at 700 S. Main St. … more

12/19/24 08:43 AM

Historic Quitman home hosts open house

Wood County Arboretum member Mimi Turbeville mans the gift table at the Stinson House last Thursday for the Christmas open house at the historic home. more

12/19/24 08:33 AM

Wood County Arboretum schedules open house at historic home

Add a special twinkle to the holidays next week with a visit to the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens’ Christmas Open House. Seasonal touches being added to the venue should make … more

12/5/24 08:31 AM

Library schedules open house

The Mineola Memorial Library will host its annual open house on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 4-6 p.m. The annual state of the library address will be presented, along with refreshments. … more

12/5/24 08:28 AM

Communities planning holiday weekend events

Christmas events abound this week. Mineola plans a busy weekend Dec. 6-8. The city will bring back its Magical Mineola event that was begun last year during the city’s … more

12/5/24 08:26 AM

Tour of homes Sunday

The Mineola Landmark Commission hosts its “Christmas Past and Present” Home Tour Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased in advance at City … more

12/5/24 08:26 AM

Blood drive in Mineola Dec. 9

Walmart-Mineola will host a blood drive Monday, Dec. 9 from 2-5 p.m. The Carter BloodCare bus will be set up at 135 NE Loop 564. Each volunteer donor will receive a new blanket. Donors … more

11/27/24 10:24 AM

Quitman church hosting Santa for breakfast

The First United Methodist Church in Quitman will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9-11 a.m. at the church’s Joy Hall, 406 E. Lane St. Participants are requested to make … more

11/27/24 10:22 AM

Communities planning Christmas festivities

Christmas events are right around the corner. Mineola plans a busy weekend Dec. 6-8. The city will bring back its Magical Mineola event that was begun last year during the city’s … more

11/27/24 10:16 AM

Blue Santa returning to assist kids with Christmas shopping

The Blue Santa program is gearing up for another year of granting Christmas wishes as local police officers and first responders take children shopping who otherwise might have a lean Christmas. … more

11/27/24 10:15 AM

Wreaths Across America expands to seven Wood County cemeteries

The Wreaths Across America program continues to grow across Wood County. This year the program that places Christmas wreaths on the graves of military veterans during the holiday season will be … more

11/27/24 10:14 AM

Legion schedules fall gun show

Carl E. Azbell American Legion Post 340 will present its Fall Gun Show Nov. 23 and 24. It is set for the Winnsboro City Civic Center at the City Park, 915 Wheeler Dr. Doors open at 9 a.m. both days, … more

11/21/24 08:23 AM

Mineola Landmark Commission annual holiday tour of homes Sunday, Dec. 8

The Mineola Landmark Commission and Junior Historians will be hosting its “Christmas Past and Present Home Tour” on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-5 p.m. Refreshments will be served at each … more

11/21/24 08:18 AM

Society hosting history program

Wood County Genealogical Society will meet Monday, Nov. 18 at the Quitman Public Library at 5 p.m. Guest speaker will be Patty Williams, who presents living history in period dress. … more

11/14/24 08:19 AM