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Schools utilize shared outdoor learning space
Mineola Middle School officially dedicated its outdoor reading room during a two-day celebration of Earth Day April 21 and 24 when middle school students taught science lessons to primary schoolers …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/4/23 09:33 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 5/4/23 09:33 AM
Car show coming to downtown Alba May 13
The Alba Classic Car Show is Saturday, May 13 on the downtown square.
Proceeds benefit the Ladies Community Club and the Alba Fire Dept.
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5/4/23 09:33 AM
Lions Club sets annual fish fry
The Yantis-Lake Fork Lions Club will host the 28th annual Catfish Fry on Saturday, May 13 at the Yantis ISD cafeteria from 4-7 p.m.
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5/4/23 09:33 AM
Curry honored by Pilots
Joyce Curry was honored for 40 years of service to the Texas Anchor District at the recent Texas Pilot District convention in San Marcos. She organized and presided over the first Anchor Texas …
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5/4/23 08:31 AM
Blood drives scheduled in county cities
Quitman Rotary Club will host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare on Wednesday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. At the Quitman First United Methodist Church, 406 Lane St.
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5/4/23 08:31 AM
Two highway projects set for Wood County
The Texas Dept. of Transportation has announced two improvement projects in Wood County.
FM 14 from FM 2869 to east of FM 1795 will receive $2.6 million for the construction of safety …
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5/4/23 08:29 AM
WCEDC: Eclipse presents opportunities for county to host numerous visitors
The Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) discussed making plans ahead of the solar eclipse in April 2024 and heard from Gwen Winters on the health survey she is directing for the …
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:29 AM
editor@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:29 AM
150 kids, 150 balloons, 150 years
Mineola Primary School students raised 150 balloons Friday morning to celebrate the city’s sesquicentennial. The weighted, biodegradable balloons were provided by Cheryl’s Lake Country …
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5/4/23 08:28 AM
Alba council approves purchase of Tasers
Alba City Council voted to spend $3,575 Monday to equip its four police officers with Tasers.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:27 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:27 AM
County adds support to memory center
Wood County Commissioners adopted a resolution indicating their support for the development, construction and operation of the Memory Health Life Center in Quitman.
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:12 AM
editor@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:12 AM
Mineola sesquicentennial court crowned
Mineola’s sesquicentennial celebration now has a royal court to represent it during the events through the rest of 2023.
The crowns and sashes were awarded at the Mineola Civic Center Saturday night. more
The crowns and sashes were awarded at the Mineola Civic Center Saturday night. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:12 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:12 AM
Vigil reminder of challenges for children
Over 350 people crowded into Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman for the annual candlelight vigil bringing awareness to child abuse.
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:11 AM
editor@wood.cm | 5/4/23 08:11 AM
May Fiesta Saturday in Mineola
Mineola celebrates May Fiesta on Saturday, May 6 in the downtown area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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5/4/23 08:11 AM
City, school voting Saturday
Election day is Saturday for four school districts and one city in Wood County.
Mineola will elect a school board member for a one-year unexpired term.
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5/4/23 08:10 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Forest, woods or wildland fire: April 22, 8:53 p.m.,143 CR 2244, Mineola.
Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition: April 20, 7:19 p.m., 138 Maxine Dr., Mineola.
Medical assist, assist EMS …
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5/4/23 08:09 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
April 19
Deputy Burdick, Deputy Comeaux, terroristic threat, CR 3803; victim received call from friend who threatened harm, victim’s son heard call, they were advised to leave residence, …
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5/4/23 08:09 AM
Mineola Police Report
April 22
1:19 a.m., suspicious vehicle, FM 1254, unoccupied.
1:23 p.m., motorist assist, NE Loop 564 at Ivey, car off roadway in ditch.
7:00 a.m., unknown offense, Mimosa, party seeking …
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5/4/23 08:08 AM
Sound of the Swarm
Mineola's own Sound of the Swarm won the 2021 marching band championship, and we were there to document it.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/17/21 07:59 PM
photos@wood.cm | 11/17/21 07:59 PM
Class of 2020
5/28/20 01:10 AM
Quitman schools lay out plans to combat coronavirus should it come to East Texas
The coronavirus scare was addressed by Quitman ISD superintendent Rhonda Turner at the March 9 board meeting. She said the school is preparing but there is no need to panic.
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By Amanda Duncan
news@wood.cm | 3/11/20 06:24 PM
news@wood.cm | 3/11/20 06:24 PM
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