Mineola post office damaged

The Mineola Post Office suffered major damage around noon on Thursday when a patron's vehicle jumped the curb, slamming into the northwest corner of the building and leaving a gaping hole.

The driver was reported not to be seriously injured.

Rapid thaw follows record storm

Back-to-back storms packing snow, ice and record sub-zero temperatures socked in Wood County and much of Texas and the country last week.

Grand Jury no-bills former QDC director

Former Quitman Development Corporation (QDC) Executive Director Denea Hudman found out recently that she and business partner Jamie Wyatt of Colonial Construction had been the subject of an investigation by Texas Ranger John Vance.

Hudman and Wyatt each received a letter dated Jan. 27, 2021 informing them that a Wood County Grand Jury declined to indict them on the charges of tampering with a government instrument/document with intent to defraud/harm.

Eateries open doors in spite of pandemic

The industry of a dairy-farmer, the resilience of a boxer and the attitude of an eternal optimist. It appears that is the combination of characteristics required for someone starting their own business. And that, alone, is not a recipe for success.

Those traits may build a foundation for success, but the end result depends on offering a product for which people will pay, in effect sharing in one’s vision.

Yantis, Alba won’t need city council elections

Yantis and Alba won’t need to hold elections in May. Each had the same number of candidates as open positions for the May 1 city council elections.