Some of that old-time religion

School trustee wants state lawmaker at budget workshop
County OKs HLR resort revisions
A day at the lake
Young anglers in Wood County took advantage of good conditions Saturday morning at Lake Fork to participate in the annual Kid Fish event at the Sabine River Authority headquarters. Axel Delgadillo …
The challenge of restoring, protecting Texas native prairies
There are native grasslands hiding all over Texas. That disclosure, from Nature Conservancy manager Brandon Belcher, kicked off an illuminating discussion of native grassland ecosystems last week at Sorelle Farms, just north of Mineola.
Bringing back beauty of property
Like many children, Toni Border enjoyed being outside, digging in the dirt. As an adult, that hasn’t changed at all. When she was house hunting in Mineola four years ago, she was …
Falling home values impact county property tax base
Preliminary property values from the Wood County Appraisal District (WCAD) show the county’s land and buildings continue to increase in value overall, though at much smaller rates than 3-4 years ago. The total net taxable value reported by WCAD recently shows $6,306,167,691 for all properties.
Riley earns degree
Kapri Riley, 2022 graduate of Mineola High School, graduated cum laude from East Texas Baptist University with a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology-wellness management. She plans to …
Neighbors named to Super Elite state track team
The Texas High School Coaches Association has announced the 2024-25 THSCA Track & Field Super Elite Teams. Mineola junior Tierany Neighbors has been honored. The award recognizes Texas …
Alba-Golden Elementary School Honor Roll
4TH 9 WEEKS A HONOR ROLL 2ND grade Vivian Aguinaga, HattieLu Barr, Dalli Cooper, Penelope Cortes, Cali Hartin, Amari James, Cara Kelley, Macy Mize, Wyatt Morris, Jaine Ortiz, Cole …
Mineola Fire Department Report
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Mineola Police Report
Wood County Yesteryear
Wood County news and quotes from 100 years ago this week, as seen in the June 11, 1925 edition of the Winnsboro Weekly News “Are not flowers the stars of the earth, and are not our stars the flowers of heaven? What a desolate place would be a world without flowers.”
Alba-Golden Jr.-Sr. High Honor Roll
A Honor Roll 6th grade Stormi Bibby, Emma Bohannan, James Castloo, Grayson Crawford, Beau Funderburk, Madison Hodges, Preslyee Oliver, Christopher Reynolds, Colter Sessions, Kynslee Sitar, …
Applications being accepted for tourism-related projects
The Wood County Economic Development Commission is accepting applications for tourism grants through June 30.
LCSB adds indoor concert to patriotic musical lineup
The city of Mineola and the Lake Country Symphonic Band will once again combine forces for a 4th of July spectacle. And the band will add an extra opportunity to hear their selections of …
MEDC looks at 2025-26 budget
Plans for a new chain hotel in south Mineola remain on the books, despite years of delays.
Alba Library and Museum
For residents who have not had an opportunity to visit the Alba Public Library and Museum, let us introduce ourselves.
Mineola Library Notes
Did everyone notice? The library yard has been mowed. A big shout out to our yard crew from That Guy’s Lawn for spending all of a hot Monday …
Last downtown employee retires from post office
Volunteer spent 20 years with Grace Community Healthcare
