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Communities planning holiday weekend events

Christmas events abound this week. Mineola plans a busy weekend Dec. 6-8. The city will bring back its Magical Mineola event that was begun last year during the city’s … more

Tour of homes Sunday

The Mineola Landmark Commission hosts its “Christmas Past and Present” Home Tour Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m.   Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased in advance at City … more

RV park owners express concerns with new SRA rules

Recreational vehicle park owners around Lake Fork are taking their issues with proposed new rules by the Sabine River Authority (SRA) to area cities. more

Mineola Kiwanis Club presents deserving citizens award

Kristi and Aaron Roberts were named Mineola Kiwanis November Citizens   of the Month for their efforts to raise over $19,000 on the car show benefiting Mineola Caring & Sharing. Kiwanis … more

Lessons learned in school sports impact lives

With the turn of the sporting season, there are usually a couple of events witnessed which hold value far beyond the field of play. more

Alcohol sales area expanded to include annexed territory

The Mineola City Council approved an amendment to the city’s alcoholic beverage ordinance last Monday. Under the vote on May 14, 2011 that authorized the sale of beer and wine for … more

Mineola council seeks amended downtown loading zone rules

Rules for loading zones in downtown Mineola will be the subject of potential revisions following an impassioned plea by a longtime business owner at last Monday’s city council meeting. One … more

Alba mayor resigns citing political turmoil

Alba Mayor Don Heinert has tendered his resignation due to what he calls “negative political turmoil currently happening, where personalities have replaced the principles that I strive to live … more

Courthouse tree-lighting signals start of season

Quitman kicked off the holiday season with the lighting of the courthouse tree Thanksgiving night.  more

Mineola Police Report

November 21 7:41 a.m., criminal mischief, E. Blair, no signs of break-in. 8:07 a.m., unsecured area, E. Broad, gate open, owner contacted. 10:03 a.m., motor vehicle accident, 200 blk … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

November 20 Deputy Pollard, warrant service, Holiday Village. Kathryn O’Connor arrested for active warrant. Deputy Pollard, theft of vehicle, CR 1560; victim and friend went to a … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Assist EMS: November 21, 4:07 p.m., NE Loop 564; November 22, 2:03 p.m., Newsom; November 22, 5:01 p.m., Landers; November 22, 8:23 p.m., Mimosa; November 23, 9:30 a.m., Lakeside Place; November 23, … more

Trout fishing returns to preserve

The holiday season is just around the corner and with it comes the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing at waterbodies across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will … more

Blood drive in Mineola Dec. 9

Walmart-Mineola will host a blood drive Monday, Dec. 9 from 2-5 p.m. The Carter BloodCare bus will be set up at 135 NE Loop 564. Each volunteer donor will receive a new blanket. Donors … more

AGISD hires new finance director

The Alba-Golden ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hire of Bo Shelby as the district’s director of finance at a special session last Thursday. Shelby will be joining the … more

Quitman church hosting Santa for breakfast

The First United Methodist Church in Quitman will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9-11 a.m. at the church’s Joy Hall, 406 E. Lane St. Participants are requested to make … more

Kratzmeyer’s book tackles theme of Christmas book about Jesus

Justin Kratzmeyer does not sit still. It’s not that he can’t, of course; sitting still is just not what he does. It’s not his personality. In fact, that’s what makes him … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

November 13 Lt. Milbourn, Sgt. Cox, warrant service, CR 2770. Christopher Carrell arrested for active warrant. Sgt. Cox, burglary, FM 778; during the night someone went through compartments … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Assist EMS: November 13, 3:41 p.m., CR 2236; November 13, 6:59 p.m., CR 2328; November 16, 3:09 a.m., Greenville Hwy.; November 16, 3:55 a.m. Greenville Hwy.; November 16, 7:47 p.m., US 80 East; … more

Mineola Police Report

November 16 1:34 p.m., unsecured area, S. Pacific, open door, building clear. 1:51 p.m., public assist, N. Newsom, barricades for event at civic center. 2:44 p.m., escort, S. Stone. … more
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