A work day was held at the Mineola Community Skate Park Saturday. Ramps were painted, and some boards replaced. more

City, school and state issues are on the ballot for Saturday’s election.

All voters can cast ballots for two state constitutional amendments that would lower school property taxes by increasing the exemption for homeowners.

Two school bond issues will be decided in Alba-Golden and Mineola districts more

In another twist to the dismissal of former Assistant District Attorney Joey Fenlaw, District Attorney Angela Albers decided to terminate him after accepting a resignation he claimed he did not give. Wood County commissioners approved the termination at the April 19 meeting. more

3rd 9 Weeks A Honor Roll  Sixth Grade Isabella Bongiorno, Margaret Campbell, Peyton Clarck, Jeremy Davis, Tagen English, Ella Landers, Addison Mize, Andrew Neal, Tayla Peterson, Briana … more

The Newsom St. entrance to the Mineola Civic Center will be closed May 2-4 while the road is being repaved. Only the Ivey St. entrance will be open. more

Early voting continues for the May 7 elections.

Every voter in the county can cast a ballot for the state constitutional amendments.

The two propositions are aimed at reducing school property taxes. more

As Alba-Golden Superintendent Cole McClendon described, “the best booster club in the state of Texas” came together Saturday for its annual dinner and auction. 

It was the Alba-Golden Chapter of the State Association of Young Farmers that filled the Alba-Golden School cafeteria for the fundraiser. By the end of the formal auction, the group had raised $25,657 for the sustainment and activities of the Alba-Golden agri-science department and the FFA. more

There are some things about the South, and Texas especially, which identify the design of homes over the past 50 years. One of the most common is the carport. more

Mineola City Council celebrated council member Cassandra Sampson’s win in the Meals on Wheels Mayor’s Challenge on Monday, heard suggestions for downtown improvements, approved rules that … more

A clean up and repair day is planned Saturday, April 30 from 8-11 a.m. at the Mineola Community Skate Park, corner of Stone and Walnut Streets. Work includes trash clean up, painting the skate … more

Former Wood County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Audrey “Nikki” Wright pleaded guilty and received a 15-month probation sentence in county court April 14.   Visiting … more

A longtime Yantis resident passed away April 9. His body was recovered from a fire. Yantis Fire Department was on the scene to put out a forest fire when the body was discovered. The body was … more