Icebreaker took sailor around the world
Alba-Golden superintendent awarded three-year contract
Quitman UT Health nurse’s service honored
Wood County skies spectacular in 2024
2024 was eventful in the day and night skies above Wood County, with several rare spectacles in addition to the normal array of astronomical wonders visible year-round in the dark, clear East Texas skies. The high point undoubtedly was the four-minute total eclipse of the sun ...
QISD celebrates custodian’s helpful action
The Quitman School Board’s Top Dog award for January was given to Randy Robinson, who works as a custodian for Quitman schools. QISD Superintendent Chris Mason read a letter he had received, which praised Robinson for “(going) above and beyond” …
Mineola’s Emily Miller makes all-state band for 4th time
Mineola High School senior Emily Miller accomplished the rare feat of qualifying for the all-state band for all four years of high school. Miller, who plays the flute, was the top flute player …
ML King unity service Monday
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in Mineola on the day he is honored across the nation Monday, Jan. 20. The Mineola Ministerial Alliance will host a Unity in …
Power outage, weather hit home tour
Despite issues with weather and power outages, the Mineola Landmark Commission held a successful Christmas home tour in December. Attendance was down from 2023 when 182 tickets were sold …
Expected icy weather bypasses the county
Forecasted wintry weather just missed Wood County last week, but the predictions were too close for comfort, and all local school districts closed Thursday and Friday. The temperatures hovered …
Quitman Development Corp. approves facade grant restaurant
The Quitman Development Corporation voted Monday night to award a façade grant to Rockin’ S&S Grill for its new permanent restaurant location.
Civic center sets annual dance
The Mineola Civic Center hosts its annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $35 per couple, with $5 for each additional daughter. Age is three years through fifth …
Athletes make all-state team in academics
Quitman seniors Katie DeGorostiza and McKenna Wood have been named Texas Girls Coaches Association 2024 Fall Sports Academic All-State in cross country. Three high school volleyball players from …
Sales taxes start year with mixed results
Half the cities in Wood County that collect sales taxes started the new year with higher receipts, while the other half saw declines. The January report from the state comptroller’s office …
Caring & Sharing sets wrap up meeting
Mineola Caring & Sharing will hold its annual volunteer meeting Monday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Mineola Methodist Ministry Center. Directors for 2025 will be elected. President Joyce Curry …
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Filing period to begin 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.
Quitman Library Connections
Quitman Public Library is celebrating January with displays throughout the library: “New Year, New Hobby” and “Fight the Winter Chill with a Cozy Mystery” near the front desk. …
Kathy Sue (Moon) Moore 1954-2024
Margaret Ann (Peddy) Sears 1940-2024
Mineola soccer off to good start
Coach Shelby Turner’s Mineola soccer side has started its campaign by finishing second at the Sabine New Year’s Tourney and taking their first scheduled match …
Lady Bulldogs win a nail-biter vs. Mineola
In a clash between top district basketball teams last Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Quitman Lady Bulldogs edged the Mineola Lady Jackets 46-45 at Ballard Gym. With wins Friday to conclude the first half Quitman stands in second place with a 5-1 record while Mineola is third at 4-2. …
Lady Panthers survive comeback
The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers demonstrated a bit of a bipolar personality on their way to a 41-32 win over the visiting Cross Roads Ladycats last Tuesday.
