Mineola wins sixth state championship as Wood County bands compete at UIL Conference 3A State Marching Band Contest

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The Mineola High School Sound of the Swarm Band has won its sixth UIL Conference 3A State Marching Band Championship, claiming its third consecutive state title with championships in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Election Coverage - Wood County, Texas - Nov. 3 General Election

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MISD Education Foundation celebrates 10 years of impact

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Martha Holmes, Crystal Russell, Carey Adams, Jill Quiambao, Xan Roberts, Jennifer Abercrombie, Christi Gully, Kim Galyean, and Jason Ray.
The Mineola ISD Education Foundation has awarded $527,100 in grants to Mineola ISD teachers over the past 10 years, providing students with additional learning opportunities and resources. The …

Wood County communities prepare to honor veterans

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Communities throughout Wood County will come together in November to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, with Veterans Day parades, school programs, and special …

November calendar for senior citizen activity center announced

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The Mineola Senior Citizen Activity Center has announced its November calendar: Chair yoga will be held Nov. 10 and 17 at 11:30 a.m., with chair exercise scheduled Nov. 5, 12 and 19 at 11:30 a.m. …
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VETERANS SPOTLIGHT: HUGO L. CINTRON

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This November, we are proud to recognize Hugo L. Cintron, a U.S. Army veteran who served our country for 20 years. Originally from Lawrence, Massachusetts, Cintron now calls Mineola home. During …

VETERANS SPOTLIGHT: JUSTIN VARNER

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 This November, we are proud to recognize Justin Varner, a U.S. Navy veteran who served our country for eight years. Originally from Sweetwater, Texas, Varner now calls Alba home. During …
Third graders Carson Love and Wyatt Capps color in their nature art.

One Teacher’s Idea Brings Art Club to Mineola Primary

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Mineola Primary has started an Art Club, the product of one third-grade teacher's dedication to her students.    This is the school’s first year to offer an art club. …

Antique tractor enthusiasts take scenic ride to Leesburg

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Phil and Sandy Hallman with their fully restored propane-powered 1965 AllisChalmers D17.
Under a mild, overcast autumn sky, the steady rumble of vintage tractors rolled out of Winnsboro City Park on Friday, Oct. 30, as members of several Texas tractor clubs set out on a scenic trail ride …

WCEC members gather for 2026 annual meeting

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Wood County Electric Cooperative board members and retiring CEO/General Manager Trey Teaff gather for a photo during the co-op’s annual meeting Oct. 31 in Quitman. The board gave Teaff special recognition for his 30 years of dedicated service. Pictured from left are District 3 representative and board President Kenneth Langley, Teaff, District 6 representative Kim Galyean, District 2 representative Shane Mitchell, Freddie Ray Jones, District 4 representative and Secretary-Treasurer Brent Glenn, and District 1 representative and Vice President Mark Sustaire.
A little rain didn’t keep Wood County Electric Cooperative (WCEC) members away from the cooperative’s annual meeting Saturday, Oct. 31, at Gov. Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. Held alongside the …

From blinds to binoculars WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE 2026-27 EAST TEXAS WATERFOWL SEASON

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Waterfowl hunters heading into the 2026–27 duck season will need flexibility and strategic scouting, as state biologists predict lower overall bird counts across the flyway. For East Texas …
Aliza Bridges shows off her chicken costume at the Wood County Old Settlers Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Old Settlers Reunion draws crowds for weekend of activities

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The Wood County Old Settlers Reunion brought crowds to Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman over the weekend, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, with the return of the carnival, Trunk-or-Treat, live music, contests and other …
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VETERANS SPOTLIGHT: DONALD JOHNSON

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 This November, we are proud to recognize Donald Johnson, a U.S. Navy veteran who served our country from 1986 to 1990. Originally from Kingman, Arizona, Johnson now calls Mineola home. …

Quitman council approves sewer line bid

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 Quitman City Council members approved a bid for a sewer line replacement project in the city. There were five bids on the project. The council did not go with the lowest bid of $285,879.75 …

Mineola Primary walk-a-thon to benefit veterans nonprofit

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Mineola Primary students will lace up their walking shoes on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for a walk-a-thon fundraiser to raise money for Home Base, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans, …

Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival set for Nov. 6-7

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The 17th annual Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival will be held this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, in downtown Winnsboro.   The festival, hosted by Winnsboro Center for the Arts, features …

Jack Cross Pavilion hosts livestock show

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Addyson Koon earned a belt buckle for senior champion dairy showmanship.
Winnsboro City Park was filled with trucks, livestock trailers and hundreds of exhibitors, handlers and spectators Saturday morning, Oct. 31, for the 56th annual Jack Cross Memorial Livestock Show …

NORMA JEAN LEMLEY BOSWELL 1943-2026

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 Graveside services for Norma Jean Lemley Boswell, 83, of Mineola, are scheduled for 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Alba. Boswell passed away on Oct. 28, 2026, in …

JERRY WAYNE WILLIAMS 1945-2026

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Jerry Wayne Williams, 80, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on Oct. 26, 2026, at UT Health-Quitman. Jerry was born in Hainesville, Texas, on Nov. 11, 1945, to Floyd Williams and Audie Hall Williams. …

he Alba-Golden band performing at the UIL Area Contest Oct. 31.

Alba-Golden Panther Band director, senior, reflect on 2026 marching season

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The Alba-Golden Panther Band earned unanimous Division I ratings at the UIL Region 4 marching contest Oct. 14 in Mount Pleasant, advancing to the Class 2A Area C competition in Longview. The …

Mineola Police Report

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OCT. 24 12:57 a.m., reckless driver, S Hwy. 37/city limits; caller reported white Chevrolet pickup swerved onto shoulder, nearly struck her vehicle, officer located vehicle, conducted field sobriety …

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

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OCT. 21 Capt. Milbourn, Lt. Morrison, Sgt. Williams, endangered child, FM 1254. Dispatch advised a child was left in a locked car and it was not running. Entry was made into the vehicle and the …

Mineola Fire Department Report

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OCT. 15 8:04 a.m., no emergency, false alarm, malfunctioning alarm, W. US Highway 80; 9:35 a.m., medical call, illness, breathing problems, Inwood St.; 3:40 p.m., medical call, illness, chest …

Quitman's Ty Harkins and Ben Boisclair close in on an opposing ball carrier for the tackle.

Bulldogs keep playoff hopes alive

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Quitman used a pair of field goals by a freshman kicker and 14 fourth-quarter points to subdue Lone Oak 27-13 and give the Bulldogs an avenue to a playoff spot for the first time …

Mineola quarterback Braxton Moore (11) dodges Winnsboro defenders as he keeps the ball and heads downfield during Friday night’s game.

Winnsboro bumps off Mineola 

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The Red Raiders bounced Mineola 58-21 on Oct. 30 at Meredith Memorial Stadium. The Yellowjackets matched Winnsboro's intensity through the first 23 minutes of action before Cy Erickson turned the …

Mineola’s Adelyn Steward (4) follows through on a powerful hit against Grandview during Thursday night’s bi-district playoff match.

Alba-Golden keeps playoff run alive

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Alba-Golden was the only Wood County volleyball team to advance past the bi-district round of the playoffs last week.   The Lady Panthers swept Paul Pewitt Thursday, Oct. 29, while Mineola, …

Hawks fly past Kerens

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The Hawkins Hawks moved to 7-2 on the year and 4-1 in district action with last Friday's 52-20 romp over Keren. The Hawk offense was on fire once again.    The first quarter ended with …

Alba-Golden drops season finale

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The Alba-Golden Panthers ended their football season at Como-Pickton last Friday night, falling to the Eagles 57-14.   The Panthers finished with the same record as last season, 1-9 overall …

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: CAYDEN JONES

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 Cayden Jones, 17, is a senior at Mineola High School, where she is active in dance, color guard, student council, FFA and academic competitions. Jones serves as co-captain of the Sound of …

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Mineola Chamber Directory 2025-26

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