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Co-op helps inaugurate new park pavilion

The first community gathering in the newly-reconstructed pavilion at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman was held Friday afternoon. Wood County Electric Co-op welcomed more than 275 members. more

Rehab project set on US 80

Motorists in downtown Mineola should prepare for delays and detours in the next few weeks. Beginning Monday, Feb. 5, US Hwy. 80 (Broad St.) from US Hwy. 69 (Pacific St.) west to Cheek St. will … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

May 31 Cpl. Baldwin, stolen vehicle, CR 3565; victim’s son told her vehicle taken during night was totaled, friend of victim’s son took vehicle, wrecked it, was in jail, offense … more

Alba water tank requires new interior paint

The $27,600 project needs to be done in low water usage months in the winter and spring, according to Public Works Director Paul Kelbe. more
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Alba-Golden ISD board receives positive financial audit report

Alba-Golden ISD received an unmodified opinion on the annual financial report from Rutherford, Taylor and Company, Public Accountants, at Monday’s board meeting. The report noted that the … more
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Mineola Police Report

June 3 2:20 a.m., motorist assist, 600 blk W. Broad, motorcycle broken down. 4:49 a.m., information, 300 Greenville, emergency contact for out-of-town resident. 10:54 a.m., theft, NE … more

Quitman schools hosting solar eclipse watch party

Wood County is in the path of the first of two solar eclipses within six months this Saturday starting at 10:25 a.m. and continuing to 1:30 p.m.

Observers must wear eye protection to directly view the partial eclipse, since a part of the sun will be visible throughout the eclipse. more

Lucas named new Wood County veterans services officer

Steven Richard “Steve” Lucas has been named the new Wood County veterans services officer. County commissioners acknowledged his appointment Tuesday. Lucas replaces Christi … more

Alba council explores policing unsightly properties

Alba City Council spent much of Monday’s meeting looking at ways to clean up dilapidated properties and enforce city ordinances on high weeds and trash. Police Chief Juan Ramirez said he … more
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Foundation hosts benefit tourney

They Got Your 6 Foundation and ETX Texas Cornhole League will host a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday, June 24 in downtown Mineola. Registration is at 10 a.m. with tournament play from 11 … more

Country star Musgraves preserved in wax

Multiple Grammy Award-winning country music sensation Kacey Musgraves has revealed her highly anticipated new wax figure in Music City at Madame Tussauds Nashville. more

Yantis moves up, other local schools see no change in UIL conference numbers

Conference cutoffs announced Friday by the University Interscholastic League for competition during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years will see Yantis move up to 2A from 1A while other area schools … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Controlled burn: March 15, 10:10 a.m., CR 2210. Assist EMS: March 15, 9:32 p.m.,   CR 2320; March 19, 6:29 p.m., 1050 W. Loop 564; March 21, 11:28 p.m., CR 2320; March 22, 8:33 p.m., N. … more

Golf Cart accident claims life of Skyie Parks

Tyler Jr. College students honored

Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,467 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the Spring 2023 semester. The president’s list … more

New voting system put to the test

The Wood County elections office is working quickly to implement a new voting system for the Nov. 7 state constitutional amendment election. more
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Mineola Police Report

March 23 12:11 a.m., assist other agency, Meredith, EMS. 1:51 a.m., disturbance, N. Newsom, everything OK. 1:17 p.m., escort, S. Pacific at city limits, funeral. 1:42 p.m., public … more

Quitman chiropractor planning new facility

The Quitman business park could be getting a new tenant next year.

The Quitman Development Corp. voted Monday to proceed with the potential sale of Lot 4, which is on the south side of Richards St. just west of the Quitman Square Apartments. more
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Sales tax receipts near $9 million

A record almost $9 million in sales tax revenue was collected by seven Wood County tax entities during 2023. The December report from the state comptroller showed six cities plus the county … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

March 20 Deputy Skinner, traffic hazard, FM 17; deputy located several trailers parked on the state right-of-way, trailers towed from property. Cpl. Smith, runaway juvenile; mother advised … more
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