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Sound of Swarm honored

December Mineola Kiwanis Citizens of the Month included the Mineola High School Band, directors and Band Dads. Receiving the awards from Kiwanis member Phil Major, left, were band directors Jim Best … more

1/22/25 05:34 PM

Quitman seaman serves as witness to history

One former President lying in state, another being inaugurated, and one young man from East Texas is witness to both. It is a unique set of circumstances which, once again, places one of Wood County’s own at the site of historical events. more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/22/25 05:31 PM

Quitman superintendent outlines school bond proposal

The Quitman City Council heard a presentation by QISD superintendent Chris Mason at its monthly meeting Thursday night. more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 1/22/25 05:31 PM

Jarvis honors MLK

Jarvis Christian University celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Unity in the Community Prayer Breakfast, Saturday, Jan. 18. more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/22/25 05:30 PM

Caring & Sharing sets wrap up meeting

Mineola Caring & Sharing will hold its annual volunteer meeting Monday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Mineola Methodist Ministry Center. Directors for 2025 will be elected. President Joyce Curry … more

1/17/25 11:34 AM

Athletes make all-state team in academics

Quitman seniors Katie DeGorostiza and McKenna Wood have been named Texas Girls Coaches Association 2024 Fall Sports Academic All-State in cross country. Three high school volleyball players from … more

1/16/25 10:13 AM

Civic center sets annual dance

The Mineola Civic Center hosts its annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $35 per couple, with $5 for each additional daughter. Age is three years through fifth … more

1/16/25 10:13 AM

Sales taxes start year with mixed results

Half the cities in Wood County that collect sales taxes started the new year with higher receipts, while the other half saw declines. The January report from the state comptroller’s office … more

1/16/25 10:12 AM

Power outage, weather hit home tour

Despite issues with weather and power outages, the Mineola Landmark Commission held a successful Christmas home tour in December. Attendance was down from 2023 when 182 tickets were sold … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 1/16/25 10:08 AM

Quitman Development Corp. approves facade grant restaurant

The Quitman Development Corporation voted Monday night to award a façade grant to Rockin’ S&S Grill for its new permanent restaurant location. more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 1/16/25 10:08 AM

QISD celebrates custodian’s helpful action

The Quitman School Board’s Top Dog award for January was given to Randy Robinson, who works as a custodian for Quitman schools. QISD Superintendent Chris Mason read a letter he had received, which praised Robinson for “(going) above and beyond” … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 1/16/25 10:08 AM

ML King unity service Monday

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in Mineola on the day he is honored across the nation Monday, Jan. 20. The Mineola Ministerial Alliance will host a Unity in … more

1/16/25 10:07 AM

Expected icy weather bypasses the county

Forecasted wintry weather just missed Wood County last week, but the predictions were too close for comfort, and all local school districts closed Thursday and Friday. The temperatures hovered … more

1/16/25 10:07 AM

Mineola’s Emily Miller makes all-state band for 4th time

Mineola High School senior Emily Miller accomplished the rare feat of qualifying for the all-state band for all four years of high school. Miller, who plays the flute, was the top flute player … more

1/16/25 10:06 AM

Wood County skies spectacular in 2024

2024 was eventful in the day and night skies above Wood County, with several rare spectacles in addition to the normal array of astronomical wonders visible year-round in the dark, clear East Texas skies. The high point undoubtedly was the four-minute total eclipse of the sun ... more