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Black history banquet to present honors
East Chapel CME Church in Mineola and Anthony Wright Productions are putting on a black history awards banquet Saturday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Mineola High School multi-purpose facility.
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1/25/24 10:07 AM
Master Gardeners hosting free conference
Wood County Master Gardeners are hosting the “Homesteading, Back to Basics” Spring Conference on Saturday, March 23 at Quitman High School from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The special …
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3/21/24 10:01 AM
State Rep. Cole Hefner reviews new laws passed in most recent legislative sessions
Being born and raised in East Texas, State Rep. Cole Hefner said it is easy to cast votes that align with his constituents, in an address Monday to the Mineola Rotary Club.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
March primary filing continues
Filing continues through Monday, Dec. 11 for places on the Republican and Democratic Party ballots for the March 5 primaries.
In Wood County, the district judge, sheriff, tax assessor-collector, …
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11/30/23 10:25 AM
Sign up for job assistance scheduled
Heart and Hands of East Texas is registering for the spring semester through Feb. 2.
Heart and Hands is a 12-week job-readiness program with experiences and skills development designed to …
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1/25/24 10:06 AM
Guitarist plans show in Mineola
An incredible guitar concert is scheduled in Mineola on April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Broad Street Church of Christ, 440 W. Broad St.
It is presented by the Texas Fingerstyle …
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3/21/24 10:06 AM
Colorful tour highlights local gardens
Folks participating in last Saturday’s Fannie Marchman Garden Club annual garden tour were rewarded with a brilliant, if humid, morning. The full illumination highlighted a rainbow of colors …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/8/23 11:31 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/8/23 11:31 AM
No burn ban yet for county
Wood County commissioners declined to adopt a ban on outdoor burning Tuesday.
While several area counties have adopted bans in recent days, commissioners decided to table the matter for two weeks. more
While several area counties have adopted bans in recent days, commissioners decided to table the matter for two weeks. more
8/10/23 01:42 AM
Mineola Caring & Sharing prepares for distribution day
The 2023 Mineola Caring & Sharing Food Distribution Project has been in full swing for several months and it is time to pull all the many efforts together and prepare for Distribution Day on …
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11/30/23 10:25 AM
Mineola Kiwanis chili fundraiser Feb. 10
The 14th annual Mineola Kiwanis Chili Cook Off will be Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Mineola Civic Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at the door to taste the entries. Drinks and …
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1/25/24 10:03 AM
One-act play troupes advance in competition
Alba-Golden, Mineola and Quitman High School One-Act Plays have advanced to bidistrict competition after their performances at the district level.
Alba-Golden One-Act Play won district for the …
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3/21/24 10:01 AM
Alba-Golden Junior-Senior High Honor Roll
4th Nine Weeks
A Honor Roll
Grade 6
Christian Alvarez, Hannah Daniel, Katelyn Mize, Ellington Osbern, Lillian Price, Coplen Tunnel
Grade 7
Isabella …
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6/8/23 11:19 AM
City radio tower location moved
Mineola’s delayed project to construct a new radio tower for public safety communications is heading in a different direction.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
Mineola Police Report
September 23
1:03 a.m., suspicious vehicle, 1200 blk N. Pacific, conducting custody exchange.
8:43 a.m., motor vehicle accident, N. Johnson at Greenville, two vehicles, subjects transported …
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10/5/23 02:35 AM
Pilot Club honors students’ veteran works
One of the longest running projects for the Pilot Club of Mineola is their veteran’s dinner and patriotic contest. Veterans attending the dinner were honored by President Diane Holmes.
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11/30/23 08:17 AM
Airport receives unexpected runway funding
The Wood County Airport received some unexpected good news from the recently-completed session of the state legislature.
Airport leaders have long sought to extend the runaway from 4,000 feet to 5,000 in order to accommodate larger corporate aircraft, principally jets whose insurance requires them to use longer runways. more
Airport leaders have long sought to extend the runaway from 4,000 feet to 5,000 in order to accommodate larger corporate aircraft, principally jets whose insurance requires them to use longer runways. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Forest, woods or wildland fire: Sept. 25, 10:52 a.m, 695 CR 2680, Mineola.
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Sept. 24, 7:26 p.m., 1235 FM 1804, Mineola.
Motor vehicle accident with injuries: …
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10/5/23 02:35 AM
Quitman celebrating a hometown Christmas
Hometown Christmas will be celebrated in Quitman Saturday, Dec. 2 from noon-8 p.m. with children’s activities, food trucks, vendors, the parade at 5 p.m., live music, bounce houses an ice …
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11/30/23 10:25 AM
Three seeking constable’s position
Three men are seeking the Precinct Two constable post in the March 5 Republican primary, Joshua Davis, Bobby Tucker and Stephen Nichols. Incumbent Kelly Smith did not seek a third term.
Davis, …
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1/25/24 10:11 AM
QISD names Steele Top Bulldog
In a strong indicator of a healthy district, the Quitman School Board approved 108 employee contracts Monday. The contracts included 34 at the high school, 27 at the junior high and 47 at the …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 3/21/24 10:00 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 3/21/24 10:00 AM
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