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Stargazing planned at Nature Preserve

The Mineola Nature Preserve and the Astronomical Society of East Texas will put on a StarGazing at the preserve on Friday, June 16. This  will be celestial stargazing at the amphitheater … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire: June 3, 6:42 p.m., 1712 FM 1804, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: June 1, 7:14 a.m., 197 CR 2667, Mineola. Motor vehicle accident with no … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

May 31 Cpl. Baldwin, stolen vehicle, CR 3565; victim’s son told her vehicle taken during night was totaled, friend of victim’s son took vehicle, wrecked it, was in jail, offense … more

Mineola Police Report

June 3 2:20 a.m., motorist assist, 600 blk W. Broad, motorcycle broken down. 4:49 a.m., information, 300 Greenville, emergency contact for out-of-town resident. 10:54 a.m., theft, NE … more

Foundation hosts benefit tourney

They Got Your 6 Foundation and ETX Texas Cornhole League will host a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday, June 24 in downtown Mineola. Registration is at 10 a.m. with tournament play from 11 … more

Tyler Jr. College students honored

Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,467 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the Spring 2023 semester. The president’s list … more

Quitman High School graduates awarded scholarships

Quitman High School seniors were awarded several local scholarships as they pursue life after high school. Joisalyn Tarno: Brad Deer and Gayle Grant Willis Memorial, $500; Flora Masonic Lodge, … more

Dunn speaking to society

Wood County Genealogy Society will meet Monday, June 19 at 5 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library, 202 E. Goode St. Speaker will be Randy Dunn, mayor of Quitman. His topic will be … more

Underwood to compete

Sarah Underwood will be representing as Miss Northeast Texas USA in the Miss Texas USA pageant July 14-15 in Houston. She is the 19-year-old daughter of Ann and Randy Underwood and granddaughter … more

Pavilion reconstruction begins

Work has begun at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman on the restoration of the pavilion. The new center post has been erected. The construction will be completed before the Old Settlers Reunion in August. … more

Mobile military museum readies for roll out

The call came just before Memorial Day weekend. Robert Dymek, founder and operator of the GHQ Military Museum, was nearing completion of his initial displays, housed in a remodeled building behind … more
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Growing spec. ed. co-op planning new facilities

The Wood County Special Education Co-op in Quitman has provided shared services for children with disabilities aged 3-21 in Mineola, Quitman, Alba-Golden, Yantis, and Hawkins school districts for over 50 years and is undergoing tremendous growth. more

Morgan reappointed to Mineola ISD board

Todd Morgan is returning to the Mineola ISD school board.

The board named Morgan last week to fill the unexpired term of the late John Abbott until the next election. more

First time up among the clouds for youngsters

Local aviators of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1475 rallied Saturday to provide youngsters their first flights during a Young Eagles Day at Wisener Field. more
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Army of helpers spreads good news across county

The UM (United Methodist) Army of youth from various Texas churches joined forces last week to complete a variety of assistance projects in the northern part of Wood County including the Quitman area. more
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AGISD board names new district leader

Alba-Golden School Board named Dr. Shelby Davidson as the lone finalist Monday to become the next school superintendent. more
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Historical marker planned for Freeman Chapel church

A historical marker is expected to be placed at the site of the former Freeman Chapel Baptist Church as a part of the upcoming Freeman Chapel Homecoming celebration. The celebration – set for … more
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Lodge awards community builder to Patricia Neel

Flora Lodge No. 119’s 2023 Community Builder’s Award was presented to Patricia Neel by Worshipful Master Charlie Couser on Thursday, May 25 at its facilities in Quitman. This is the … more

Colorful tour highlights local gardens

Folks participating in last Saturday’s Fannie Marchman Garden Club annual garden tour were rewarded with a brilliant, if humid, morning. The full illumination highlighted a rainbow of colors … more
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Student receives $1,000 grant for studying abroad

Brynna Williamson of Mineola recently was awarded a Study Abroad Grant worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor … more
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