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Alba city council terminates employee

The city of Alba is in search of a new water-wastewater operator. The city council voted unanimously Monday to terminate Kenneth Anglin, an employee of the city for almost seven years. The … more
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Alba-Golden film maker state semifinalist

“Stories are kept there…and they need to be told,” commented Alba-Golden High School filmmaker Hunter Whitecotton. He was referring to the production of short films, … more
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Brothers open new gaming center

Sometimes there is no business plan. Sometimes it’s just a good idea which through perseverance and desire shapes success. Such is one of the newest businesses in Mineola,   Linked’n … more
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Chainsaw art stands sentinel at nature preserve

Folks repeatedly used the same word as they viewed the commissioned tree carving Saturday at the Mineola Nature Preserve: amazing. Usually, it was a single word, ‘amazing’ followed a few … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

Passenger vehicle fire: Nov. 17, 7:15 p.m., 135 NE Loop 564, Mineola. Grass fire: Nov. 17, 4:54 p.m., 4394 S. FM 17, Alba. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Nov. 16, 4:22 a.m., Mineola; Nov. … more

Mineola chamber planning for annual fiesta in May

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the annual Fiesta de Mayo (May Fiesta) which celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture in the area from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 in historic … more

Surplus sheriff vehicles going on auction block

Wood County commissioners moved swiftly through a short agenda Tuesday morning, May 30. They approved the sheriff’s department request to use Purple Wave Auctions for the sale of surplus … more
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Overall sales tax receipts in Wood County decline

Sales tax receipts in Wood County took a dip in the August report from the state comptroller’s office. The report includes primarily sales made in June and reported to the state in July. … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

November 22 Sgt. Morrison, Deputy Pollard, welfare check; deputies located female lying in ditch highly intoxicated. Dawn Miller arrested for public intoxication, possession of controlled … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Building fire: Jan. 20; 8:05 p.m., 18977 CR 4116, Lindale; Jan. 22; 10:50 a.m., 194 CR 2620, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Jan. 18; 3:43 a.m., CR 2610, Mineola; Jan. 18; 4:28 p.m., … more

Junior livestock show concludes with auction

The sale of champions will conclude the 2024 Wood County Junior Livestock Show this week. The sale starts at 6 p.m. Friday at the Quitman ag facility off FM 2088 on the north end of the high … more

Quitman Pilot Club partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

The Pilot Club of Quitman has become a local program partner of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. This partnership makes it possible for every Alba-Golden, Quitman and Yantis   … more

Mineola chamber making plans for September Iron Horse Festival

The Iron Horse Heritage Festival, a celebration of Mineola’s railroad heritage and the Mineola Chamber of Commerce’s biggest community event, returns to historic downtown Mineola … more

Mineola Police Report

November 25 2:55 a.m., public assist, McWhorter, open 911 call, accidental. 5:22 a.m., assist other agency, N. Pacific, subject may be having stroke, went with EMS. 11:27 a.m., assist … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

January 17 Sgt. Morrison, Deputy Pollard, assault, Private Road 5860; victim advised child’s father assaulted her, suspect, River Milam, had active warrant for assault, placed in custody, … more

Two candidates seeking Mineola board position

Two candidates are seeking the unexpired two-year term on the Mineola School Board during the May 4 election. Early voting will be held April 22-30. The last day to register to participate in … more

Graduation in Wood County

A tradition of donuts

In keeping with the tradition of National Donut Day, on Friday, June 2, Beth and Roy Shockey of Mineola’s Salvation Army Service Unit delivered donuts to Mineola Police Dept., Mineola Fire … more

AG foundation off to great start

The newly-created Alba-Golden Education Foundation briefed district trustees at Monday’s board meeting that they had raised $65,000 in the first three weeks of fundraising. A comprehensive … more
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Alba-Golden events planned for Christmas

Alba Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., line up at the community center at 6:15. A hot chocolate bar will be set up on the square along with the Fly High Reindeer. more
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