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DAR chapter can help connect to patriotic ties
The Elizabeth Denton English Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution invites prospective members to a paper party designed to assist in finding a patriotic ancestor.
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6/6/23 12:15 PM
Festival draws a crowd
The annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival found patrons flocking to downtown Mineola once again...
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9/27/23 11:53 PM
St. Dunstan’s hosting blood drive June 10
St. Dunstan Episcopal Church will host a blood drive on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 800 N. Johnson St. in Mineola.
Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins will be accepted as …
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6/6/23 12:11 PM
Mineola City Council views small decrease in tax rate
Mineola city taxpayers could see a slight decrease in the property tax rate.
The city council reviewed possible tax scenarios in a workshop Monday night.
The tax rate will be formally …
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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
Perfectly fine art adorns Wood County walls
Seeing any of the creations as they went up throughout the week, one can easily surmise that the citizens of Wood County are getting more than just fine, but in many cases, incredible works of art.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
McFarland Bears honored with special day in Mineola
Three McFarland Bears, who starred for the football team at Mineola’s black high school in the 1960s, were honored by the city council Monday.
Nov. 27 was proclaimed McFarland Bears …
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11/30/23 10:31 AM
Store holds many Golden memories
Printed on Diane White’s brightly-colored shirt was the message: “I smile because I have no idea what is going on!” Stay for a few minutes in the Golden Grocery and it becomes …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/6/23 12:08 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/6/23 12:08 PM
Downtown Mineola project set to begin
Work is expected to get underway in the next week on the 1888 downtown plaza project in Mineola.
The city is using federal COVID relief dollars to build public restrooms, electronic charging …
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8/10/23 01:42 AM
Burning ban lifted
Wood County Judge Kevin White lifted the outdoor burning ban Tuesday afternoon.
The order, effective Sept. 26, says the Texas Forest Service finds drought conditions have subsided and the County Judge and Fire Marshal agree, so burning may resume. more
The order, effective Sept. 26, says the Texas Forest Service finds drought conditions have subsided and the County Judge and Fire Marshal agree, so burning may resume. more
9/27/23 10:54 PM
County Grand Jury returns indictments
The Wood County Grand Jury returned these indictments on Jan. 2:
Reginald Demar Christian, Hawkins, unauthorized use of a vehicle, state jail felony, Aug. 29, 2023.
Darrell Lynn Johnson, …
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1/25/24 10:11 AM
Juneteenth celebration set June 17 in Mineola
Food, fun, fellowship, music and games will mark the celebration of Juneteenth in Mineola on Saturday, June 17.
The free festivities will be held at the McFarland school campus at 708 Stone St. …
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6/6/23 12:14 PM
Grand jury hands down indictments
The following indictments were handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury Monday, July 31:
Micah Stan Barber, Gladewater, evading arrest/detention with vehicle, third degree felony, May 24, 2023.
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8/10/23 01:42 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Building fire: Jan. 15, 8:07 p.m., 712 S Main, Quitman; Jan. 16, 7:29 a.m., 135 CR 2312, Mineola.
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Jan. 12, 2:50 p.m., CR 2770, Mineola; Jan. 12, 6:29 p.m., N. …
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1/25/24 10:04 AM
Foundation grants Mineola ISD $83,000
Mineola School Board accepted gifts totaling $233,000 Monday and amended the budget by another $480,000 to cover furniture costs for the new primary school and soon-to-be reconfigured elementary …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/21/24 10:02 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 3/21/24 10:02 AM
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