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Nivison named to fall dean’s list

Arianne Nivison of Mineola was named to Belmont University’s fall 2024 Dean’s List. Some 53% of the university’s 7,175 undergraduate students qualified for the fall list. … more

District court hands down sentences

The following motions for adjudication were heard and sentences assessed in criminal cases in 402nd District Court Wednesday, Dec. 11. Angus Dan Arrington, Quitman, interfering with emergency … more

Nature Preserve closing for event

The Mineola Nature Preserve will be closed to the public from Friday, Jan. 10 to Sunday, Jan. 12 for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. annual wildlife conservation program youth weekend. Do not … more

Quitman woman killed in traffic crash

A Quitman woman died and her granddaughter was injured in a traffic crash near Golden Monday afternoon. According to Dept. of Public Safety Sgt. Adam Albritton, Dorothy Goodson, 83, was … more

UT Health names Cayo permanent Quitman CEO

Guy B. Cayo has been named chief executive officer for UT Health Quitman, effective immediately.   Cayo has been serving on an interim basis as administrator for UT Health Quitman since … more

Food bank serves more than 14,000 famililes

East Texas Food Bank distributions for 2025 have been announced for Quitman and Mineola. Quitman dates: (third Wednesdays) ... more

MLK Day service planned Jan. 20

A Unity in the Community service is planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Mineola Monday, Jan. 20. The service will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 304 … more

New commissioner gets right to work

New Wood County Commissioner Justin Bowring got broken in quickly on Tuesday. At his first meeting since being sworn in to represent Precinct One on Jan. 1, Bowring had to make or second every … more

Wood County Grand Jury indictments

The following indictments have been handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury: Nov. 25 Darrell Wayne McKiddy, Athens, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, state jail felony, Oct. 15, … more

Sheriff Cole’s command staff takes their oaths

Upon being sworn in for a second term last Wednesday, Wood County Sheriff Kelly Cole administered the oath to his command staff. Taking the oath were Chief Deputy Chris Turner, Captain Mike … more

Alba mayor prays for unity

Alba’s acting mayor Robert Kraemer opened Monday night’s City Council meeting with a special prayer for unity. “We ask for Your Spirit of unity to be present among us. Help us … more

Filing period begins for city councils, school boards

Filing for city council and school board elections begins on Wednesday, Jan. 15 for 30 days until Friday, Feb. 14. The election will be held on Saturday, May 3. more

Buchanans have permanent place of honor

In the sea of seats at the Lake Country Playhouse, two are reserved. They are affixed with small brass placards on the front of the seatbacks. Seats 104 and 105 have plates that read ‘In … more

Gooden sworn in for 4th term in the United States Congress

With his children, Milla and Liam at his side, Congressman Lance Gooden was sworn in last week at the U.S. Capitol for his fourth term to represent the Fifth District of Texas, which includes Wood County. Gooden voted to retain Mike Johnson as Speaker ... more

World War Two vet celebrates a century

On his 100th birthday, the eyes of former active-duty Marine Dorsey Walker were as clear and bright as ever. He was the guest of honor … more

Zoning changes sought for more Mineola housing

Two proposed zoning changes and one special use permit granted by the Mineola Planning and Zoning Commission Monday promise to add to the housing inventory on the south side of town. All three … more

Quitman nurse earns DAISY Award

Shea Walls, RN, has received the DAISY Award for outstanding patient care at UT Health Quitman.  Walls was nominated by Millard Branson, who said he met Walls during the course of physical … more

County officials swear oaths for new terms

Nine Wood County officials took their oaths of office in a ceremony in the district courtroom in Quitman Wednesday morning, Jan. 1, witnessed by family and friends. Four of the nine are new … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Assist EMS: December 26, 8:12 p.m., CR 23109; December 27, 6:33 a.m., N. Newsom; December 27, 8:42 p.m., Molly; December 29, 2:13 p.m., CR 2840; December 30, 7:57 p.m., CR 2796; December 30, 9:30 … more

Mineola Police Department Report

December 21 4:41 a.m., motorist assist, 1200 blk S. Pacific, delivery truck unloading vehicles. 4:49 a.m., S. Pacific at McDaniel, utility pole snapped in half, utility company notified. … more
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