In an exciting opportunity for budding writers, the Whyte Dove Writer’s Group is set to host a special meeting aimed at nurturing new talents. This exclusive workshop will take place on Monday, … more

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

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

As the battle over private school vouchers intensifies in the Texas legislature, a meeting next week in Wood County will focus on the topic. It is being hosted at the Cartwright Community Center … more

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

The Quitman Farmers and Artisans Market returns on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 412 E. Goode St. (Origin Bank parking lot). Dale “The C” Cummings will perform from … more

The monthly Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by the Broad Street Church of Christ of Mineola at 440 W. Broad St. Saturday, March 15. All you can eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, … more

The Wood County judge and commissioners will honor the centennial of the 1925 courthouse at their meeting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 18. Following the meeting the Wood County Historical … more

The Lake Country Playhouse and Historic Select Theater in Mineola will celebrate 105 years of continuous operations Saturday with a birthday party including many special events. The party goes … more

A volunteer clean up day is planned in Mineola Saturday, March 8 from 8 a.m. to noon. Gather at the farmer’s market pavilion on Front St. and bring a five-gallon bucket and a grabber. … more

The Quitman Farmers and Artisans Market returns on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 412 E. Goode St. (Origin Bank parking lot). Dale “The C” Cummings will perform from … more

Three blood drives have been scheduled around Wood County in the coming weeks by Carter BloodCare. Alba-Golden High School is hosting a drive Tuesday, March 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the … more

The Axia Mobile Pregnancy Resource Center will stop in Mineola starting Feb. 24 each Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide free early pregnancy services.   Come and meet the team, tour the bus and learn about the free services provided. It will be parked in the Grace Community Clinic parking lot at 312 N. Pacific St. more

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce will hosts its annual awards banquet at The Venue at Cope Ranch on Tuesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. It will have a Big Easy Mardi Gras theme entitled, Courir de Mardi … more

Rodney Atkins will be the guest speaker for the Mineola Historical Museum’s Black History Month program on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Addie McFarland Community Center, 708 S. Stone St. … more

The Wood County Genealogy Society will meet Monday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library, 202 E. Goode St. Jayne Lankford, ... more

Unseasonably warm weather Saturday made for a good day of fishing at the Mineola Nature Preserve for the annual free kids’ trout fishing event.   more

The Wood County Master Gardeners will host a monthly lunch and learn series during 2025. The one-hour programs will be held at noon at the First Assembly of God Church, 909 E. Goode St. in … more

Wood County will host the Tri-County Beef and Forage Conference Friday, March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. more

The Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club will host the Shamrock Shuffle on Saturday, March 15 in downtown Quitman. The 5K run and walk will serve as a fundraiser for the Kiwanis walking trail and dog … more