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AGISD Elementary Honor Roll

A Honor Roll 2ND GRADE Lane Adney, Everett Delaune, Jaxon Deubel, Hazel Hensley, Jase Hodges, Ruby Ivy, Jaxson Lindemann, Natalie Longoria, Oakley Lowe, Declan Miller, Thomas Neidholt, Levi … more

11/6/25 08:25 AM

Mineola Intermediate School Roll

A Honor Roll 4th Grade Alaina Alons, Christopher Barriga, Skylar Brooks, Sawyer Clarke, Jagger Cooper, Jacob Coronado, Blaize Crow, Luna Cruz, Jeremiah Dupont, Pablo Flores, August Hill, … more

11/6/25 08:25 AM

Alba-Golden Jr.-Sr. High Honor Roll

A Honor Roll 6th grade Emily Ballard, Maxwell Borchardt, Tyson Cave, Casi George, Deacon Hall, Jace Hansen, Isabelle Lavy, Knox Pugh, Miya Ramirez 7th grade Emma Bohannan, Matthew … more

11/6/25 08:25 AM

Electric co-op holds annual meeting during reunion

A cool, drizzly morning couldn’t dampen the spirits of around 300 Wood County Electric Cooperative members who gathered under the pavilion at Governor Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman on Saturday, … more

11/6/25 08:24 AM

Move to fall draws crowds for reunion

While it may be more than 120 years old, the Wood County Old Settlers Reunion felt fresh and new this year with a revised schedule and exciting additions. “Gospel and Gumbo” night … more

By CARLEY TUCKER | 11/6/25 08:24 AM

Price seeks reelection

Kelley Robinson Price has announced her candidacy for re-election as Wood County clerk. Price is a 1987 graduate of Quitman High School and received her associates degree in science from … more

11/6/25 08:20 AM

Guilty pleas heard in 402nd District Court

The following guilty pleas were heard and sentences assessed in 402nd District Court on Oct. 22: Justin Robert Thompson, Winnsboro, possession of a controlled substance (PCS) penalty group (PG) … more

11/6/25 08:19 AM

Once a Marine, always a Marine

“It is bizarre because it just never leaves you….” Former active-duty Marine Jenni Biesheure was discussing what it means to be a Marine. She continued, … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 11/6/25 08:18 AM

County grand jury hands down indictments

The Wood County Grand Jury handed down the following indictments Monday, Oct. 27: Thomas Jay Bruce, Yantis, sexual assault of a child, second degree felony, Nov. 1, 2022. Kaiden Nicholas … more

11/6/25 08:18 AM

Runway extension a game changer

Off a quiet county road between Mineola and Quitman sits an economic gem whose possibilities promise to yield huge dividends in the years to come. The Wood County Airport will celebrate a big … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/6/25 08:16 AM

Filing period begins for spring primaries

Filing for county, state and federal offices for the March 3 party primary elections gets underway on Saturday, Nov. 8. Deadline to file is Monday, Dec. 8. County offices to appear on the ballot … more

11/6/25 08:16 AM

Alba City Council airs disagreements

Disagreements among city council members made up a portion of Alba’s City Council meeting Monday night, attended by all city council members and city attorney Leigh Thompson. The … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/6/25 08:15 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

Forest, woods or woodland fire: Oct. 23, 1:40 p.m., W. Hwy. 154, Quitman. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Oct. 24, 7:35 a.m., N. Newsom; Oct. 26, 2:01 a.m., Holiday Pine; Oct. 26, 3:33 p.m., FM … more

11/6/25 08:14 AM

Mineola Police Report

October 25 12:06 a.m., assault, Wigley, incident happened in county. 12:16 a.m., theft, NE Loop 564, phone stolen, video of license plate. 4:05 a.m., city ordinance violation, N. Line, … more

11/6/25 08:13 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

October 22 Deputy Way, warrant service, Hwy. 37. Chad Busby arrested on active warrant and for unlawful carrying of a weapon. Deputy Vanatta, suspicious person, CR 2122; male subject … more

11/6/25 08:13 AM

Official dedication held for second phase of skate park

Five years ago, it seemed like an impossible dream. But when the second phase of the Mineola Skate Park was officially dedicated Friday, amidst a few seasonal costumes, the reality left no … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/6/25 08:13 AM

American Legion Post 340 distributes life saving kits to community groups

American Legion Post 340 distributed Lifevac kits, a choking rescue device, to Winnsboro Police, Fire and ISD, enough for all vehicles and schools to have a kit for use, on Oct. 29. The American … more

11/6/25 08:12 AM

Historical commission honoring local historians

The Wood County Historical Commission will honor county commissioners and some local historians with a reception from 10 a.m.-noon, Friday Nov. 7, at the Archive and Research Center at 115 W. … more

11/6/25 08:11 AM

Same song, seventh verse

The Mineola Sound of the Swarm high school marching band is the area marching champion. It’s become a familiar refrain as the Yellowjacket ensemble has claimed that title for seven contest … more

11/6/25 08:11 AM

Antique green pickup stands out

Somewhere along the way, major car manufacturers stopped making green trucks. Like many modern things, the color green seems to have been lost amid a dozen shades of gray and a few blues. … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/30/25 10:25 AM