Race winners named for annual fun run at nature preserve

Thursday, October 10

Dance Dimensions dancers competing in the annual Iron Horse Rhythm Run at the Mineola Nature Preserve Saturday, Sept. 28 gather at the finish line.

The following were top finishers in the annual Dance Dimensions Iron Horse Rhythm Run Sept. 28 at the Mineola Nature Preserve: Kids Run (1/2 K) 3-7 years 1 Addy Oliver 2 Tinslee …

Liquor store chain awarded lot in Quitman business park

Thursday, October 10

The Quitman Development Corp. has offered to sell a lot in the Quitman Business Park on Richards St. to Zipps Liquor for $78,650. The chain, which lists 32 stores in East and Southeast Texas, …

Couple initiates Bible study group meeting at Mineola’s skate park

Thursday, October 10

Austin and Haeley Arnold in front of the skate park’s “Wave, we’re friendly” sign with their Bibles and Austin’s skateboard.

Austin Arnold and his wife Haeley are skateboarders. Austin, especially, spends a lot of time on his skateboard at Flint and Steel’s new skate park, located by St. Paul Missionary Baptist …

Alba Economic Development to fund new city storm siren

Thursday, October 10

The Alba City Council voted Monday night to authorize the Alba Economic Development Corp. to purchase a storm siren system for the Alba Fire Department. The system will cost $46,650. It …

Prairie Day nature’s classroom

Thursday, October 10

Wildlife biologist Chris Keiser stopped at the first briefing point of his prairie walk. “If you stand on a red ant hill, keep movin’,” he said with a smile. He was leading one …

Club readies new clubhouse

Thursday, October 10

Tuesday was moving day at the Mineola Country Club. A grand opening will celebrate the new clubhouse facility Oct. 25 and 26, with a ribbon cutting the 25th at 10 a.m. and activities throughout the …

Dowell, 92, “settles” on job as author

Thursday, October 10

If you can think of a career, chances are that Bob Dowell may have done it. In his 92 years of life, Dowell has done a lot of different types of work – everything from farming, to selling …

Arboretum hosting annual fall plant sale

Thursday, October 10

The plant sale at the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens will feature Hardy Amaryllis bulbs, which are pass-alongs from the arboretum’s gardens. The sale runs from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Celebrate the arrival of autumn by visiting the fall plant sale at the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Quitman. The popular fundraising event is Saturday, Oct. 12 on the …

County part of solar grant

Thursday, October 10

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced recently that it is moving forward in the awards process on a clean energy project in Texas through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) …

Landmark commission sets marker dedications

Thursday, October 10

The City of Mineola and the Landmark Commission will dedicate two state historical markers this month. The city will dedicate the Big Sandy Creek Bridge at the Mineola Nature Preserve at …

Lake Country Symphonic Band plans fall concert

Thursday, October 10

The Lake Country Symphonic Band will present “Musical Musings” in concert Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Select Theater in Mineola. John …

Rotary club hosting blood drive

Thursday, October 10

The next Quitman Rotary Club/First United Methodist Church Carter Blood drive is Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at FUMC Quitman in the youth area inside the church. There is plenty of room …

Co-op annual meeting family friendly

Thursday, October 10

Wood County Electric Cooperative has redesigned its annual meeting to be family-friendly. It will be Saturday, Oct. 12 at Gov. Jim Hogg Park in Quitman. “In the past, our meeting was …

Quitman Library Connections

Thursday, October 10

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an open house Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1-3 p.m. in the library Shamburger Community Room. The public is invited. …

Winnsboro VFD awarded $10,000 grant

Thursday, October 10

Just in time for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12, Winnsboro Volunteer Fire Dept. (WVFD) announces it is one of 100 volunteer fire departments across the nation to receive a $10,000 grant through the …

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Mineola Fire Department Report

Thursday, October 10

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

Thursday, October 10

Mineola Police Report

Thursday, October 10

Quitman plans cleanup days

Thursday, October 10

The City of Quitman fall cleanup days will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the city warehouse located at the end of Cliff St. and West Side Dr. Clean-up days …

obituaries

Hershel Lloyd Sullivan 1936-2024

Wednesday, October 9

Hershel Lloyd Sullivan, 88, completed his earthy journey on Sept. 30, 2024. Lloyd was born Aug. 26, 1936 in the community of Concord in Wood County to Parker and Lois Hartsfield Sullivan, the …

Hubert Charles “Hugh” Ringgold, Sr. 1951-2024

Wednesday, October 9

Hubert Charles “Hugh” Ringgold, Sr., 73, of Alba, formerly of Denison, passed away peacefully with his family on Oct. 3, 2024. Hugh was born on June 18, 1951 in Sherman to Richard …

Zackey Wayne Raymond 1944-2024

Thursday, October 3

Services for Zackey Wayne Raymond, 79, of Alba are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba, with Bro. Eddy Smith officiating. Interment will be in …

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Lady Jackets lead district after first half

Thursday, October 10

Tieranny Neighbors of Mineola digs a ball in the Lady Jackets’ district victory over Grand Saline last Tuesday at home.

The Mineola Lady Jackets swept Grand Saline and Malakoff last week to end the first half of district volleyball play unbeaten and atop the standings at 6-0. The second half got underway Tuesday …

Rivercrest rides big plays to beat Panthers

Thursday, October 10

The Alba-Golden Panthers came home from Rivercrest High School with a disappointing 33-21 loss Friday. Almost one year ago the Panthers went to Rivercrest and stole the last …

Five-set wins bolster AG Lady Panthers

Thursday, October 10

Alba-Golden keeps winning grueling volleyball matches. The Lady Panthers took five games to win at Fruitvale last Tuesday to move to 2-0 in district play. Alba-Golden had a bye on Friday …

Edgewood grabs early lead, pulls away from Quitman

Thursday, October 10

Dakota Reynolds (8) of Quitman gains yardage for the Bulldogs in Friday’s district contest against Edgewood.

Quitman High School went head-to-head with Edgewood High in a thrilling “Bulldog Showdown” Friday with both teams continuing their district football seasons. Edgewood prevailed 42-14. …

Lady Bulldogs fall to Grand Saline as district volleyball race heats up

Thursday, October 10

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs chalked up their second district win last Tuesday, handling the Malakoff Lady Tigers in straight sets 25-20, 25-22, 25-21. The Lady Bulldogs played the whole match with …

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