On the 40th anniversary of the McFarland School reunion, a museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of Mineola’s Black school was unveiled Friday. more

The surprisingly-well preserved contents of a sealed copper box was unveiled Saturday morning at the Mineola’s Historical Museum.

The box was placed in the cornerstone of the building when it was built in 1936 as a brand new U.S. Post Office. more

Yes, there will be a Wood County Old Settlers Reunion at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman Aug. 3, 4 and 5.

There will be a 122nd Old Settlers Reunion despite an unfinished pavilion at the park. It had been hoped the rebuilding of the pavilion would be complete in time for the reunion, but some of the materials have been back-logged.  more

Missing funds have been discovered by a local water supply, possibly as much as $123,000 taken by an employee. more

The Wood County Economic Development Commission heard a presentation and update by Todd Witt on the Wood County Walls project. Witt talked about the Texas Street Art Festival Sept. 16-23. Murals … more

Quitman Rotary Club will host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare on Tuesday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quitman First United Methodist Church, 406 Lane St. Photo ID is required. … more

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) is seeking public comment on a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for Little Sandy National Wildlife Refuge in Wood County. The CCP would guide management … more

The Quitman Summer Feed Program began operations this week at the First United Methodist Church in the J.O.Y Hall at 207 N. Goldsmith during lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. … more

As the summer burns on, here is a reminder that residents are lucky to have four seasons in East Texas. more

The Mineola Rotary Club installed its 2023-24 officers and board members at a luncheon June 26. The new Rotary year starts July 1. Officiating was Past Rotary District 5830 Gov. Judy Guthrie of the … more

The need to educate the community on the rules for brush and limb disposal was one of the take aways from a discussion by the Mineola City Council last week.

Public Works Director Kyle McCoy informed the council that the new brush chipper is down for repairs and has been out of service more than it has been used since it was purchased. more

Remember going through the Sears Christmas catalogue and marking things you wanted for presents? It’s that time again for department heads in Wood County to present their budgets (wish lists) to County Judge Kevin White and the commissioners. more

When the Works Progress Administration erected a new United States post office for Mineola  on the corner of N. Pacific and Kirkpatrick Streets in 1936, a box containing some valuable historical documents was placed inside the cornerstone on the southwest corner. more

Jeff Belcher, left, was honored as the Mineola Kiwanis Club June Citizen of the Month. Jeff chaired the Sizzling Summer Car Show which benefited the four service clubs in Mineola: Kiwanis, Rotary, … more

Wood County Precinct Two Constable Kelly Smith was found not guilty by a federal jury Friday in Tyler.

He had been indicted last November on two counts stemming from a felony arrest warrant law officers served on Robert Evans in Hawkins in July 2022.

Smith had pleaded not guilty to deprivation of rights under color of law and falsification of a document. more

The Quitman City Council honored a Quitman icon at last Thursday’s meeting.

A large contingent of family and friends was on hand to honor the late Rev. Bobby H. Jones, a local minister and businessman. more

Grass fire: June 25, 5:03 p.m.,18514 CR 462, Lindale. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: June 23, 1:14 p.m., 915 N. Pacific St., Mineola; June 23, 10:24 p.m., 605 Wren St., Mineola; June 24, 8:52 … more

June 21 Deputy Croney, disturbance, CR 2121; victim advised husband pushed her to ground, husband admitted grabbing wife which made her fall. Kayode Bello arrested for assault. Deputy … more

Natural vegetation fire, other: June 8, 8:13 a.m., FM 1254 & Loop 564, Mineola. Grass fire: June 12, 12:56 p.m., CR 460, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: June 11, 11:07 a.m., … more