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Mineola Police Report

April 19 2:31 a.m., information, Wigley, small fire in yard, in fire ring. 2:11 p.m., assist other agency, N. Pacific, medical. 2:51 p.m., city ordinance violation, Pat, burning, fire … more

5/1/25 08:25 AM

MISD to explore daycare and cosmetology

The possibility of a school-district sponsored daycare and a new career pathway for cosmetology were discussed by the Mineola School Board Monday. Each will require further study, including … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/1/25 08:24 AM

Mineola celebrates Fiesta de Mayo

Mineola celebrates its Hispanic Heritage Saturday with the annual Fiesta de Mayo in downtown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events get underway along S. Johnson … more

5/1/25 08:23 AM

Fate of QISD bond in voters’ hands

Quitman, Mineola, Hawkins and Winnsboro voters head to the polls on Saturday, May 3 to determine a school bond and elect school board and city council members. Early voting concluded Tuesday. … more

5/1/25 08:22 AM

Schools get delayed grades

It’s been two years and eight months since the Texas Education Agency has released any public school district accountability ratings, which have been tied up in lawsuits. more

5/1/25 08:22 AM

Mineola designated as a Purple Heart city

Mineola is a Purple Heart City. The city accepted that designation Monday. Mayor Jayne Lankford read a proclamation designating the city as such, after presentations by representatives of the … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/1/25 08:21 AM

Vigil is reminder child abuse is everywhere

“Thank you all for coming tonight,” started Lauren Zastany, the executive director for the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center. “You’re welcome,” piped up a young … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 5/1/25 08:21 AM

Mineola honors Whitus’ life, legacy

The man whose efforts were in the forefront of the establishment of the Mineola Nature Preserve was memorialized Saturday with the dedication of a pier in his honor. Though a wooden pier had … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/1/25 08:20 AM

Tree dedicated in memory of Deputy Pollard

In a heartfelt gesture of remembrance and respect, the ladies of the Wood County district clerk’s office dedicated a memorial tree in honor of Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard, who was tragically … more

5/1/25 08:20 AM

Rushing joins Meredith Foundation

Mercy Rushing has been appointed to replace Freda Madsen on the board of trustees of the Meredith Foundation in Mineola. Madsen diligently served on the Meredith Foundation from … more

5/1/25 08:19 AM

Rotary Club of Mineola sets recycling

Mineola Rotary Club will host electronics recycling on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the First Methodist Church Ministries Center, 612 N. Newsom. Donations are requested, and proceeds … more

4/24/25 08:30 AM

Mineola clubs host benefit car show

Mineola Kiwanis, Pilot and Rotary Clubs teamed for a benefit car show Saturday morning in downtown Mineola. Proceeds from the show go to fund the clubs’ various community projects. It was … more

4/24/25 08:27 AM

Sheriff’s department trading off “junk” vehicles

heriff’s dept. is doing a little housekeeping. County commissioners approved several trade-ins of what Capt. Miles Tucker described as mostly junk, including seized items. The items … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 4/24/25 08:25 AM

Early voting continues for the May 3 elections

Six elections are planned across Wood County on Saturday, May 3. Early voting continues through Tuesday, April 29. All early voting takes place at the county elections office in Quitman … more

4/24/25 08:24 AM

Eight Mineola FFA teams to compete at state

Eight Mineola FFA teams have qualified for state at the Area 6 CDE Contest at East Texas A&M University recently. State contests are held April 24-25 and May 3. Career Development … more

4/24/25 08:24 AM

Monthly sales tax income falls for all county cities

Every entity in Wood County that collects sales taxes saw lower revenues in April than the prior year. But none of those declines were enough to cause the seven governments to have lower income … more

4/24/25 08:22 AM

Mineola brings back Music in May downtown

Music in May returns to downtown Mineola with five performances every Thursday during the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the gazebo, … more

4/24/25 08:22 AM

QISD buys bus cameras

The Quitman school board voted to purchase new bus camera and monitoring equipment for $51,765 Monday. The new camera system will be installed in all QISD buses, including mini buses, travel … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 4/24/25 08:21 AM

Mineola ISD hosting third Spanish-speaking event

Mineola ISD welcomes all area Spanish-speaking families to the third annual Fiesta event on Friday, April 25. The event, which is exclusively in Spanish, will be in the Primary School cafeteria … more

4/24/25 08:20 AM

Junior Livestock Show auction tops $300,000

Despite a two-week delay and no animal projects on hand to display, the sale of champions for the Wood County Junior for Livestock Show last Thursday drew a packed house to the Carroll Green Civic … more

4/24/25 08:19 AM