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County racial profiling reports approved

Wood County commissioners approved annual racial profiling reports for several county law enforcement departments Monday. The reports must be filed with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. … more

State says county voting system meets standards

Wood County conducted its November state constitutional amendment election according to state law, Elections Administrator Laura Wise told the county election commission last Thursday. That word … more

Filing underway in city, school elections

Filing has begun for the May 4 city council and school board elections. Deadline to file is Friday, Feb. 16. For the Alba-Golden School Board, incumbents Terry Clark and Mike Ragsdale have … more

QISD board presented positive report

In spite of the rain and the cold, almost all the members of the Quitman school board plus 20 others came to the board meeting Jan. 23. One of the main topics of interest was the result of the … more

Mercy Ships’ mission expands with second ship

Two remarkable women reunited in October after 30 years. Three decades ago, a Mercy Ships volunteer nurse, Aly, was visiting a local hospital in Sierra Leone. She found an 18-year old young … more

Quitman council honors Tucker’s service

Several things of note happened at the January meeting for the Quitman City Council, but the real highlight of the evening was the celebration for Larry Tucker. Tucker is a beloved (and well-known) … more

Mineola hike-bike trail finally seeing progress

The long-delayed project to build a hike-and-bike trail from downtown Mineola to the nature preserve got off the ground Monday. The Mineola City Council approved a bid from Mike Rogers … more

Bowen qualifies for Angelo State honors

Angelo State University in San Angelo has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester, including Briley Bowen of Winnsboro. To be eligible for the ASU … more

Local students named to SNSU fall honor lists

Wesley Johnstone of Mineola has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate … more

Clark on dean’s list

Kyla Clark of Winnsboro excelled during the Fall 2023 semester at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean’s List. Kyla’s major is … more

402nd District Court accepts guilty pleas

The following guilty pleas were heard in 402nd District Court on Thursday, Jan. 4: William Weiler Hirsch, Dallas, possession of a controlled substance (PCS) penalty group one (PG1) less than one … more

Three vying for commissioner post

Two candidates have challenged three-term Precinct One Commissioner Virgil Holland in the March 4 Republican primary. Wood County sheriff’s investigator Justin Bowring of Yantis and Mayor … more

Sales tax receipts up to start year

November retail sales across Wood County trended better, according to the monthly report from the state controller’s office. The report, released Jan. 10, is primarily for salesmade by … more

Daddy daughter Dance coming to civic center

The annual daddy daughter dance at the Mineola Civic Center is Saturday, Feb. 3 from 7-9 p.m. at Meredith Hall. Tickets are $25 per couple with $5 for each additional daughter and can be … more

Annual event to close preserve

Mineola Nature Preserve will be closed to the public from Friday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 21 for Texas Parks and Wildlife’s annual wildlife conservation program weekend. Please honor the … more

Alba council OKs public works hires

Alba City Council agreed to hire two persons to fill positions in the water and wastewater department. One would fill the department’s vacancy and the other would be hired in anticipation … more

Nature preserve pond site for annual kid fish

Bridge Bob’s Pond at Mineola Nature Preserve will be the site of the annual Kids’ Trout Fishing Day on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m.-noon. The event is sponsored by Texas Parks & … more

County switches drug providers

Wood County commissioners agreed to switch pharmacy benefit providers for county employee health insurance. The move offered a potential savings of $260,000 per year. County Judge Kevin … more

US Hwy. 69 to be resurfaced

US Hwy. 69 in Wood County from the Rains County line to CR 2370 near Golden will receive a hit mix overlay beginning in the early spring. The contractor is True Roads Construction, LLC and cost … more

Mineola chamber makes banquet plans

The 2024 Mineola Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for Thursday, Feb. 22 with a theme based upon Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” masterpiece painting as a metaphor to … more
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