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Mineola hike-bike trail finally seeing progress

The long-delayed project to build a hike-and-bike trail from downtown Mineola to the nature preserve got off the ground Monday. The Mineola City Council approved a bid from Mike Rogers … more
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Bowen qualifies for Angelo State honors

Angelo State University in San Angelo has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester, including Briley Bowen of Winnsboro. To be eligible for the ASU … more

Local students named to SNSU fall honor lists

Wesley Johnstone of Mineola has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate … more

Clark on dean’s list

Kyla Clark of Winnsboro excelled during the Fall 2023 semester at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean’s List. Kyla’s major is … more

402nd District Court accepts guilty pleas

The following guilty pleas were heard in 402nd District Court on Thursday, Jan. 4: William Weiler Hirsch, Dallas, possession of a controlled substance (PCS) penalty group one (PG1) less than one … more

Three vying for commissioner post

Two candidates have challenged three-term Precinct One Commissioner Virgil Holland in the March 4 Republican primary. Wood County sheriff’s investigator Justin Bowring of Yantis and Mayor … more

Sales tax receipts up to start year

November retail sales across Wood County trended better, according to the monthly report from the state controller’s office. The report, released Jan. 10, is primarily for salesmade by … more

Daddy daughter Dance coming to civic center

The annual daddy daughter dance at the Mineola Civic Center is Saturday, Feb. 3 from 7-9 p.m. at Meredith Hall. Tickets are $25 per couple with $5 for each additional daughter and can be … more

Annual event to close preserve

Mineola Nature Preserve will be closed to the public from Friday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 21 for Texas Parks and Wildlife’s annual wildlife conservation program weekend. Please honor the … more

Alba council OKs public works hires

Alba City Council agreed to hire two persons to fill positions in the water and wastewater department. One would fill the department’s vacancy and the other would be hired in anticipation … more

Nature preserve pond site for annual kid fish

Bridge Bob’s Pond at Mineola Nature Preserve will be the site of the annual Kids’ Trout Fishing Day on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m.-noon. The event is sponsored by Texas Parks & … more

County switches drug providers

Wood County commissioners agreed to switch pharmacy benefit providers for county employee health insurance. The move offered a potential savings of $260,000 per year. County Judge Kevin … more

US Hwy. 69 to be resurfaced

US Hwy. 69 in Wood County from the Rains County line to CR 2370 near Golden will receive a hit mix overlay beginning in the early spring. The contractor is True Roads Construction, LLC and cost … more

Mineola chamber makes banquet plans

The 2024 Mineola Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for Thursday, Feb. 22 with a theme based upon Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” masterpiece painting as a metaphor to … more

Pastor details battle against human trafficking

Pastor Chris Harrison’s primary occupation is pastor of the First Methodist Church in Athens. But his passion is to educate others and carry on the fight against human trafficking. He … more
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Winter weather impacts region

A winter storm that moved in Sunday shut down much of Wood County and Northeast Texas on Monday as snow and sleet blanketed the region. Fortunately schools, banks and government offices were … more

Strickland continues passing on the joy of music

The fireplace mantel had not yet been cleared of its Christmas season motif.   As in many homes in Wood County, the Christmas decorations tend to linger well into the new year.   There … more
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Mineola Fire Report

Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Jan. 4, 12:04 p.m., CR 2433, Mineola; Jan. 4, 1:00 p.m., N. Newsom St., Mineola; Jan. 5, 9:36 a.m., Autumn Winds Ct., Mineola; Jan. 6, 9:04 p.m., Bromberg St. #2105, … more

Quitman Police Report

The Quitman Police Dept. answered 181 calls for service between Jan. 1-14, issued 19 traffic citations, gave 25 traffic warnings, took seven reports and   made two on-site arrests.   … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

January 3 Sgt. Morrison, criminal mischief; three juveniles came onto property, damaged security camera, victim will provide video footage, did not wish to pursue charges. Sgt. Morrison, … more
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