Winnsboro council hears odor, permit concerns
Early voting starts strong in Wood County
Social Security benefits to increase 3.6% in 2027
Mineola celebrates homecoming with week of activities
Artist Chris Brown brings new life to Winnsboro’s Culture Club
Pilot Club of Quitman to host Dolly-themed designer handbag bingo fundraiser
First Methodist of Mineola hosts His Kids program
Jack Cox 1937-2026
Jack Cox, 94, passed away at AVIR in Winnsboro, Texas, on October 8, 2026. Jack was born on July 17, 1932 in Pampa, Texas to Maurice Neal Cox and Virginia Roberson …
María de los Ángeles Martínez 4 de agosto de 1935 – 5 de octubre de 2026
Su amado esposo, Pascual, falleció el 26 de febrero de 2026. Amada esposa, madre y hermana, …
Elmer Ray Fanning, Jr May 23, 1943 – October 12, 2026
Ray always said, “ Why would anyone pin a name like Elmer on me?” He hated that name, so everyone knew him as Ray or Ray Jr. And if you knew Ray, you were blessed beyond measure. …
Shepherd leads Mineola past Rains with five touchdowns
Mineola picked up its first district win of the season Friday night, defeating Rains 56-33 in the Yellowjackets’ homecoming game at Meredith Memorial Stadium. Aidan Shepherd rushed for 239 …
Mineola Fire Department Report
Mineola Fire Department Report 10/8/26–10/14/26 Oct. 8 6:09 a.m., no emergency, good intent, controlled burning (authorized), 500 County Road 2307; 5:05 …
Mineola Police Report
Oct. 10 12:08 a.m., public assist, N Pacific; roadway hazard removed, road cleared. 1:31 a.m., welfare concern, Graves; caller reported person outside residence …
Wood County Sheriff's Report
Oct. 7 Deputy Nichols, theft report by phone. Caller said returned home, discovered storage shed missing. Incident report completed. Deputy Vanatta, …
Winnsboro celebrates Autumn Trails with parade, 17-mile trail ride
Horses, mules and wagons filled the streets of downtown Winnsboro Friday afternoon as the annual Autumn Trails parade and trail ride brought participants and spectators together for a weekend …
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: YANTIS SR. CALEIGH GAMBLIN Yantis senior values teammates, leadership and growth
For Yantis High School senior Caleigh Gamblin, volleyball has been an important part of her life for the past six years. While she enjoys playing the sport, it’s the time spent with her …
Lady Hawks’ winning streak ends against Como-Pickton
The Hawkins Lady Hawks had their three-match winning streak snapped Friday, Oct. 16, falling to Como-Pickton in three sets. Como-Pickton won 25-15, 25-15 and 25-22, improving to 29-9 on the …
Quitman Library Connections
The Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale runs Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Friday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the library’s conference room. The sale will feature books of all …
Community-minded from start to finish
In 1938, a group of Quitman leaders decided their rural neighbors had waited long enough for electricity. With help from the federal Rural Electrification Administration, they formed Wood County …
Metal detecting club searches Jim Hogg City Park
Members of the Wood County Metal Detecting Club spent the first two Saturday mornings of October searching the grounds of Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman after the city council approved limited metal …
Mule rodeo brings laughs, competition to Winnsboro
The Winnsboro rodeo arena was the scene of an unusual competition as riders and their mules took part in a mule rodeo featuring timed events and plenty of unpredictable moments Saturday evening, Oct. …
Hawkins takes win over Como-Pickton
The Hawkins Hawks climbed back into the playoff picture with a solid 35-12 win over the Como-Pickton Eagles last Friday night. The win gives the Hawks a 5-2 overall record and a 2-1 mark in …
Alba-Golden to meet county rival Hawkins
Fourth-ranked Carlisle proved too much for a hard-fighting Alba-Golden team Thursday night, defeating the Panthers 48-7 in Price. T he loss dropped Alba-Golden to 1-7 overall and 0-4 in District …
Three Wood County bands headed to area marching contest Saturday
The Mineola, Quitman and Winnsboro high school marching bands will compete Saturday, Oct. 24, in the UIL Class 3A Area C Marching Contest at Wildcat Stadium in Whitehouse, with six spots at the state …
Winnsboro falls to Malakoff
The Red Raiders were roughed up by Malakoff 35-7 in one of the state’s most anticipated matchups Oct. 16 at Tiger Stadium. The game featured two undefeated teams, both ranked in the top five …
Lady Jackets clinch sixth straight playoff berth
The Mineola Lady Jackets secured their sixth consecutive playoff appearance Thursday, Oct. 15, with a three-set sweep of Grand Saline. Mineola won 25-22, 25-13 and 2522, improving to 21-14 …
Lady Bulldogs sweep Commerce, Rains as playoff race continues
The Quitman Lady Bulldogs picked up two district wins last week, sweeping Commerce and Rains as the regular season nears its end. Quitman opened the week Tuesday, Oct. 13, with a three-set …
Quitman sweeps district cross country titles, Mineola girls advance to regional
Quitman’s varsity boys and girls cross country teams both won district championships Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill. Mineola’s varsity girls finished second to earn a trip …
Quitman goes down fighting
The Quitman Bulldogs went into Friday night’s game as heavy underdogs against district-leading Grand Saline, ranked ninth in the state. The Indians came away with a 21-7 victory, but the score …
Lady Panthers bounce back with sweep of Big Sandy
The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers snapped a three-match losing streak Friday, Oct. 16, sweeping Big Sandy after falling to Union Grove in five sets earlier in the week. Alba-Golden traveled to Union …
Mineola Chamber Directory 2025-26
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