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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 … more
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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. more

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. more

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 … more

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. more

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 … more

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 … more
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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 … more

Alba council approves purchase of Tasers

Alba City Council voted to spend $3,575 Monday to equip its four police officers with Tasers. more
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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.  more
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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
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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. more
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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. more

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. more

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 … more

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, … more

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 … more

Sound of the Swarm

Mineola's own Sound of the Swarm won the 2021 marching band championship, and we were there to document it. more
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Class of 2020

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. more
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