Rain can’t slow some celebrations

Yesterday at 8:24 AM
Blue Mudbone entertains at the gazebo in downtown Mineola during the Magical Mineola event Friday evening.
Quitman and Mineola carried on with planned Christmas events, including parades, Saturday, despite weather challenges, while Golden postponed its Jingle Jog to Saturday the 14th and Alba delayed its …

Retiring county officials honored

Yesterday at 8:25 AM
Retiring Wood County Precinct One Constable Steve Bowser was honored by Wood County commissioners Tuesday morning. County Judge Kevin White, left, presented him with a commemorative American flag.
Wood County officials representing 90 years of service were honored by county commissioners Monday. County Tax Assessor-Collector Carol Taylor (31 years), Precinct One Constable Steve Bowser (24 …

Carol Taylor, left, is retiring as Wood County tax assessor-collector. Angie Lumen will take office Jan. 1.

Taylor handing over reins of tax office

Yesterday at 8:26 AM

A life of public service will come to an end Dec. 31 when Carol Taylor retires as the Wood County tax assessor-collector. But don’t expect her to slow down or stop serving the community. …

Farm to school table

Yesterday at 8:26 AM

It’s something new that’s something old for the Mineola schools and Mineola community, as a new gardening project is underway on school district property just north of the ball fields on …

The Mineola High School FFA greenhand quiz team earned second place in the state leadership development contests held last week at Sam Houston State University.

Mineola FFA teams place at state contest

Yesterday at 8:26 AM

Two Mineola Future Farmers of America leadership development teams placed at last week’s state contest. The Greenhand Quiz Team took 2nd Place.

Among the travelers at Mineola station on Monday, Nov. 25 were (above from left) Lee and Kim Tackett, Cynthia Major, Lisa Garred, Gay and Joe Morrow, Diseph Eke, Nick Hinojosa and Parker Deaton.

Travelers take to the rails during holidays

Yesterday at 8:28 AM

Across the nation tickets were being purchased. At Chicago’s Union Station, in Walnut Ridge, Ark. and in Taylor, Texas, Mineola was being named as the destination of choice. Figuratively …

Judi Luce was honored for December Yard of the Month by the Fannie Marchman Garden Club.

Fallen leaves play important role in gardens for yard of the month winner

Yesterday at 8:35 AM

Leaves, leaves, leaves...they’re falling everywhere in Wood County, and lots of folks are bagging them for trash collection. But Judi Luce has a better idea. She shreds them with the …

Mineola Fire Department Report

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report

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Mineola Police Report

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Walmart food recall includes Mineola

Yesterday at 8:36 AM

Following a recall initiated by SunFed Produce, LLC, Walmart Inc. has voluntarily recalled Marketside fresh cut cucumber slices, produced in select stores, due to the potential for Salmonella …

Monitor closing for holiday

Yesterday at 10:14 AM

The Wood County Monitor plans to close for the week of Christmas from Monday, Dec. 23 through Friday, Dec. 27, and no edition will be published that week. Any news or advertising received after …

Downtown Quitman facade grants approved

Yesterday at 8:29 AM

The Quitman Development Corporation awarded three facade grants to Corey and Haley Papez Monday. The couple will be receiving the grants on behalf of their three businesses in downtown Quitman: Main …

Alba-Golden fall sports athletes recognized by school trustees

Yesterday at 8:29 AM

Recognitions and information were the headliners at Tuesday’s Alba-Golden School Board meeting. Students from the fall sports of cross country, volleyball and football were recognized, as was …

Librarian Mary Hurley

Mineola Library Notes

Yesterday at 8:36 AM

Halfway through December. Need inspiration for something to cook or make? We have books. Need something to read when the weather sends you inside? We have books and movies. Come see us at 301 N. …

obituaries

Dr. Robert “Bob” Henry Wisener, III 1944-2024

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Services for Dr. Bob Wisener were held at the Royal Flying Circus Aviation Museum at Mineola Wisener Field Airport in Mineola on Monday, Dec. 9. Burial was in Sand Springs Cemetery near Mineola under …

Mahayla McMahon and Caroline Castleberry combine for a steal.

Mineola slips by Brownsboro

Yesterday at 10:16 AM

The Mineola Lady Jackets edged the Brownsboro Lady Bears 38-37 at home last Tuesday, Dec. 3. Above, Mahayla McMahon and Caroline Castleberry combine for a steal. At left, Sophia Hogue wins the loose …

A-GHS football players selected as all-district

Yesterday at 10:17 AM

The following members of the 2024 Alba-Golden football team have been named to all-district honors: Superlatives Defensive newcomer (1st year starter), Alex Pfingsten   First team …

Lady Panther Averi Stevenson in action against Malakoff last Tuesday.

Malakoff guns by Alba-Golden Lady Panthers

Yesterday at 10:16 AM

The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers continue their preparations for district play. They entertained the Malakoff Lady Tigers last Tuesday and fell 73-39 to an accomplished Malakoff side.   The …

Bryson Hobbs going up for one of many two pointers.

Quitman basketball teams split games with Saltillo

Yesterday at 10:16 AM

The Quitman Bulldogs took on the Saltillo Lions in a varsity doubleheader on Monday, Nov. 25. The Lady Bulldogs secured a commanding victory, while the boys varsity team fell short in a tough …

Quitman football players named to all-district team

Yesterday at 10:17 AM

The following members of the 2024 Quitman Bulldog football team have earned all-district honors in District 9-3A:   Utility player, Preston Flores Special teams, Bryce Miller …