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Yantis students can eat for free

The Yantis Independent School District announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2023-2024 school … more

8/10/23 01:42 AM

Ag teachers honored by hall of fame

Two retired Wood County ag teachers have been inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame. Glen Dossett of Mineola and Gary Don Chandler of Quitman were honored in … more

8/3/23 09:57 AM

AGISD hosts kick off for school year

Alba-Golden ISD kicks off the new school year Friday with a community event, culminating in the Meet the Panthers pep rally, introducing all the participants in fall sports and activities at 7:30 … more

8/3/23 09:57 AM

Sound of the Swarm adds 2nd state honor band award to accolades

The three-time state champion marching band is now also the two-time state honor band. The Mineola High School Sound of the Swarm received notice recently that it had earned that honor for the … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 8/3/23 09:52 AM

Sound of the Swarm

Mineola's own Sound of the Swarm won the 2021 marching band championship, and we were there to document it. more

By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/17/21 07:59 PM

Class of 2020

5/28/20 01:10 AM

Quitman schools lay out plans to combat coronavirus should it come to East Texas

The coronavirus scare was addressed by Quitman ISD superintendent Rhonda Turner at the March 9 board meeting. She said the school is preparing but there is no need to panic. more

By Amanda Duncan
news@wood.cm | 3/11/20 06:24 PM

Mineola Marches, Swarms State

11/21/19 07:11 PM

Mineola, Quitman seniors to graduate Friday

Mineola, Quitman seniors to graduate Friday. Here is the commencement information for both schools. more

5/31/17 01:30 AM

Mineola, Quitman seniors to graduate Friday

Mineola, Quitman seniors to graduate Friday. Here is the commencement information for both schools. more

5/31/17 01:30 AM

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Special Olympics returns in style

Thursday, April 11

After a five-year absence, over 150 athletes from Como-Pickton, Cedar Creek and Upshur and Wood Counties competed for special recognition at a state-sanctioned Special Olympics track and field meet at the Quitman High School track field on Friday, April 5.

Two seeking Ward Three city council position

Thursday, April 11

Only one of the three seats up for election on the Mineola City Council this year is being contested. Crystal Arcand has challenged 2-term incumbent Cassandra Sampson for the Ward Three seat. …

Residents on Hwy. 37 north of Mineola petitioning for center turning lane

Thursday, April 11

Residents who live north of Mineola are petitioning the Texas Dept. of Transportation to extend the center turn lane along Hwy. 37.

Property owners given more time to clean up locations in Quitman

Thursday, April 11

Citizens and commissioners came head-to-head at Thursday night’s Quitman Building and Standards Commission meeting. With the tension in the air almost tangible, the board decided after nearly two hours of deliberation...

Eclipsed!

Thursday, April 11

Two predictions surrounding Monday’s total solar eclipse in East Texas largely failed to come true. The clouds were thin to non-existent during the time of totality around 1:40 p.m., and the expected traffic jams did not materialize.

Symphonic band presents Christmas concert

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Come on over to Mineola’s beautiful Historic Select Theater and hear the Lake Country Symphonic Band’s Christmasy “Everything Christmas” concert.

Concerts are Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Mike Holbrook is back in the director’s seat, so it’s sure to be a fun-filled couple of hours.