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Bike drive benefits Alba-Golden Angel Tree

Moving from Mesquite to Alba-Golden didn’t slow 7th grade Ryleigh Adams’ desire to help others at Christmas time. She resumed the bicycle drives she held for five years in Mesquite … more

Council delays vote on Nature Preserve during April eclipse

With growing concern for the number of people expected to descend on Northeast Texas for the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse April 8, Mineola City Council debated at length Monday how to … more
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Santa makes annual visit to museum

Santa and a few of his elves made a visit to Mineola last weekend. For more than 36 years, Jolly St. Nick has been found right around Christmastime in his Little Red House, located behind the Mineola … more
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Mineola Civic Center reports busy year, several upgrades

With 2023 almost in the books, the Mineola Civic Center reported it has had a good year. Center board President Davis Collett said rentals are up for RV spaces and center facilities, the new … more
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Wreaths placed on graves of veterans at Roselawn

Following a somber ceremony in the Beaty Funeral Home chapel, dozens of volunteers fanned out across Roselawn Memorial Gardens Saturday morning to complete the task of placing a Christmas wreath on … more

Fishing festival to be permanent feature

The Lake Fork Family festival which will be put on during the Bassmasters fishing tournament in late February-early March is slated to become an annual community event, regardless of whether … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

Grass fire: Dec. 13, 10:00 p.m., FM 1254 & CR 2427, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Dec. 7, 8:13 a.m., CR 2466, Mineola; Dec. 8, 12:54 p.m., NW Loop 564, Mineola; Dec. 9, 2:43 … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

December 6 Lt. Milbourn, Sgt. Morrison, Cpl. Croney, warrant service, CR 2351; deputies observed wanted subject’s vehicle leaving property, attempted traffic stop, driver fled several … more

Mineola Police Report

December 9 12:38 a.m., suspicious person, W. Blair, subject with warning is trespassing. 4:02 a.m., disturbance, Turman, interference with request for emergency assistance. 1:50 p.m., … more

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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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

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

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

Guilty pleas heard in district court

The following guilty pleas were entered in 402nd District Court last week: Kevin A. Skinner, Mineola, burglary of a building, state jail felony, deferred adjudication, three years community … more

Sheriff’s office investigates theft ring

In late November, Wood County Sheriff’s Office investigators began gathering information involving a string of trailer and equipment thefts in the Hawkins and Pine Mills area. On Dec. 5, … more

Quitman Police Report

The Quitman Police Dept. answered 360 calls for service from Nov. 18 to Dec. 10, issued 33 traffic citations, gave 89 traffic warnings, took 12 reports, issued one criminal trespass warning and made … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Building fire: Nov. 30, 12:42 p.m., 862 N. Winnsboro, Quitman; Dec. 4, 11:55 a.m., 2785 US Hwy. 80 E., Mineola. Grass fire: Dec. 3, 6:05 p.m., N. Hwy. 69 & N. CR 2262, Mineola. EMS … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

November 29 Deputy Comeaux, missing person; caller had not heard from son in several days, regional BOLO issued for subject.   Sgt. Cox, Cpl. Rapp, suspicious person; victim received … more

Mineola Police Report

December 2 12:27 a.m., reckless driver, W. Broad at city limits, unable to maintain lane, unable to locate. 12:32 a.m., disturbance, W. Kilpatrick, husband locked subject out of residence, … more

UT Tyler holds commencement for fall grads

The University of Texas at Tyler recognized fall 2023 degree candidates during commencement Dec. 8-9. Wood County graduates include the following: Alba Julissa Plancarte, bachelor of … more
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