A star-spangled 4th of July

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Lake Country Symphonic Band member Jim Little salutes after leading the band in a salute to the armed forces during the concert at the Mineola Civic Center prior to the fireworks show on Friday …

Alba council OKs plan to fight hogs

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Dawn Craig, a landowner and resident in west Alba, presented a well-formulated request for the Alba City Council to develop a plan to deal with feral hogs within the city limits at Monday’s …

DAR celebrates independence, pending anniversary

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Racheal Roberts, Barbara Vogl, Karen Cherkes and Mary Sockwell with the DAR recite the pledge at the 4th of July event in Quitman.
Racheal Roberts, regent of the Elizabeth Denton English chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, speaks at a reading of the Declaration of Independence July 4 at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman, …

Pucker up for pork

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First Baptist Church of Quitman Associate Pastor Bobby Strong, right, prepares to kiss the pig Sunday as Lance Batey assists, a fundraiser that is part of the church’s ongoing 175th anniversary …

Enjoying fresh food

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Drew Deatherage, left, and Elizabeth Dry prepare roasted ears of corn last Tuesday at a dedication at the Mineola ISD Sunshine Acres farm. The Wood County Economic Development Commission donated a …

Remona Satterwhite with her gardens on W. Kirkpatrick St. in Mineola.

Owner transformed property into garden spot

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Remona Satterwhite grew up in an area of Texas known for its caliche, its mineral deposits tightly binding the soil. It not only dries to the consistency of concrete but makes simply digging a …

New state law could boost county’s election expenses

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Future Wood County elections could cost taxpayers more, perhaps a lot more. County Elections Administrator Laura Wise briefed county commissioners on the potential cost increases in a budget …

Mineola Fire Department readies annual 2-day rodeo

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The 62nd annual Mineola Fire Department Rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday, July 11-12 at the rodeo grounds off US Hwy. 69 North. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. nightly, with crowning of …

Sheriff’s office to implement electronic bonding system

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Wood County will be switching to a system that allows persons placed in the county jail to have their bonds handled electronically. Jail Capt. Louis Dahlman said the program will help streamline …

Grand Jury hands down indictments

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The Wood County Grand Jury handed down the following indictments on June 30 and July 1: Jamie Leah Abbott, Winnsboro, possession of controlled substance (PCS) penalty group (PG) 1/1B, four grams …

County Master Gardeners planning herb festival

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The Wood County Master Gardener Association presents Herb Fest 2025 “From the Roots Up!” Come join in the fun while gaining some knowledge on growing and utilizing …

Gracie and Trey Huff and extended family take a break from readying their RV site for the Fourth of July celebration at the Civic Center.

Fourth gathering a family tradition in Mineola

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“It just gets the whole town together,” stated Christa Wilson. The Mineola native was discussing the impact of the annual fireworks show – a show which is rapidly becoming regarded …

Bread of Life benefits from church breakfast

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Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by New Hope Baptist Church, 3855 FM 1801, Mineola on Saturday, July 12. The all-you-can-eat breakfast of eggs, …

Sheriff’s office plans day for pet adoptions

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The Wood County Sheriff’s Office will host a summer pet adoption day Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quitman FFA show pavilion …

obituaries

Virgil Newton Roach 1925-2025

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Services for Virgil Newton Roach, 100, of Alba were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Sand Springs Baptist Church, Mineola, with Bro. Darel Roach, Will Louderman and Chad Roach officiating. …

Joe H. Sharp, Jr. 1938-2025

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Joe H. Sharp, Jr., 86, a highly respected leader in the banking industry, passed away on June 30, 2025 in Longview. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11 a.m. at …

Monitor closing for week of vacation July 21-25

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The Wood County Monitor will be closed for vacation the week of July 21-25, and no newspaper will be produced on Thursday, July 24. The deadlines for the July 17 edition remain Monday, July 14 …

Church hosting its homecoming

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Rose Hill Baptist Church in Mineola invites the community to its annual homecoming service on Sunday, July 20 at 10 a.m. at 1420 County Road 2460.   Guest speaker Adam McMahon plans an …

Local student earns degree at Midwestern St.

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Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls graduated 630 undergraduate and graduate students in Spring 2025, including Madison Kay Henson of Winnsboro with a bachelor of science in radiologic …

Pair named to honor society

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The following recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. …