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Breaking news - $21.5 million verdict for Terry Bevill

Former Quitman Police Captain Terry Bevill has been awarded $21.5 million in damages for a civil rights violation stemming from his termination from the department in 2017. The federal jury did … more

District court sets sentences for pleas

The following guilty plea were heard in 402snd District Court last week and sentences assessed: Steven Wayne Read, Mineola, injury to a child, third degree felony, six years in state prison with … more

Celebrating the Constitution

Members of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter Constitution Week Committee delivered Constitution booklets and posters to the Quitman Library. Deliveries were also made to the Mineola, Lindale and … more

Church celebrating 164 years

Though the Ebenezer Baptist Church has been a lighthouse to the Quitman community for over 163 years, it will celebrate its first homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 21 to celebrate its 164th anniversary. … more

School, Coalition host program about bullying

Mineola Middle School and the Flint & Steel Coalition will host Romereo Brown, the CEO of Tyler clothing brand and store, Weird and Different, at the school in October. … more

Skunk brings excitement to school bus stop

ump right into a story and tell it – with all the twists and turns having immediate impact. At other times, it is best to set the stage. This is one of those cases. When our daughter was … more
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Mineola welcomes new marketing director

Jennifer Henson has been named the new marketing director for the city of Mineola. She replaces Owen Tiner, who left in July, and begins her duties Oct. 7. She and her husband, Kirk, … more

Music acts headlining Iron Horse Heritage Festival

Mineola music mainstays Todd Brewer and Cody Norman headline live entertainment at the Iron Horse Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 28 in historic downtown Mineola from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Norman … more

Quitman students demonstrate flight

In order to demonstrate what was being taught and learned in the QISD science classrooms, 5th grade science teacher Hannah Farmer brought three of her students in for the school board meeting student … more
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Peoples fiber-optic project progressing

Fiber-optic projects by Peoples Telephone to make Quitman and Mineola into gigabit cities are in full swing and starting to make some great progress.  Construction crews can be seen around … more

Quitman park hosts county health fair

Health Fair in the Park returns to Quitman on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at Jim Hogg City Park and the Carroll Green Civic Center. The event will include healthy and delicious food … more

Planned RV park on 154 concerns neighbors

Neighbors of a planned RV park near Yantis expressed several concerns during a public hearing before Wood County commissioners Tuesday morning. The Bass RV Park is being developed on the east … more
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Bevill civil rights trial underway

More than five years after former Quitman Police Capt. Terry Bevill filed a federal civil rights lawsuit over his dismissal, the trial is under way in federal district court in Sherman. A jury … more

Quitman High School homecoming 2024

Quitman High School homecoming parade through downtown starts at 2 p.m. Friday. The Bulldogs will be taking on Eustace with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Homecoming ceremonies will be held at halftime. The … more

Alba-Golden High School homecoming 2024

The Alba-Golden homecoming court, at left, includes, back from left, duchesses, sophomore Mya Smith, freshman Isabella Bongiorno and junior Kenzie Hartsell; queen nominees Lainey Wright, Landrie … more

Mineola council OKs water, sewer rate hikes

The Mineola City Council approved increased water and sewer rates Monday that will significantly raise minimum bills and increase the additional charges for 143 customers outside the city limits. … more
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One street at a time

Mineola Ward 3 kicked off its Adopt A Street Program Saturday at 8 a.m. with great success. People from different wards participated including youth to stamp out litter one street at a time. To … more

Longest-running hay show going strong

The Mineola Hay Show carried on its 57-year tradition last Tuesday with an eye toward the future. The show raised more than $40,000 to benefit the Mineola school ag programs, which included … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Assist EMS: Sept. 5, 5:12 p.m., N. Pacific; Sept. 6, 8:48 p.m., FM 1799; Sept. 7, 7:11 a.m., Second; Sept. 10, 7:35 a.m., Wren; Sept. 11, 6:07 p.m., Peninsula. Motor vehicle crash: Sept. 6, 6:35 … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

September 4 Deputy Smith, criminal mischief; caller’s ex-girlfriend damaged his RV, was out of town, will complete report when back in area. Sgt. Mayer, suspicious vehicle, FM 2966; … more
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