Hefner discusses proposed groundwater district with Mineola Kiwanis
Mineola council adopts budget, tax rate; utility rates increase
Discarded materials find new life through artist residency
Yantis celebrates 7th Annual Prairie Day
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Clarification - Section A
A story in last week’s Monitor about the Quitman Development Corporation board meeting incorrectly stated that Quitman’s Hometown Christmas is moving to Nov. 28. Hometown Christmas will be held …
Mineola Library Notes
September is ending, October is upon us and there are plenty of fun things happening at the Mineola Memorial Library. Our regular activities continue with Toddler Story Time Tuesdays at 10 a.m., …
Malinda Ann Hopper Carter 1936-2026
Malinda Ann Hopper Carter, who was born on December 20, 1936, in Trenton, Texas, to Obie and Lucille Stewman, and died on September 21, 2026, lived a life marked by creativity, dedication, and steady …
Iron Horse Rhythm Run draws more than 150 runners
More than 150 runners participated in the 14th annual Iron Horse Rhythm Run Sept. 19, sponsored by Dance Dimensions. The event included a 5K and kids races, drawing participants ranging from …
Mineola prepares for NatureFest 2026 at nature preserve
NatureFest will return to the Mineola Nature Preserve with two days of outdoor activities, wildlife programs and educational events on Oct. 16-17. The event, first held in 2006, will run from 6-9 …
Quitman students team up for national video contest
Quitman Elementary students recently stepped in front of the camera for a national video contest, with a group of Quitman High School students working behind the scenes to produce the entry. The …
Mineola Fire Department
Sept. 17 4:20 p.m., medical call, illness, unknown problem, 175 County Road 2262; 5:48 p.m., fire, outside fire, vegetation/grass fire, 1011 E. McDonald St.; 8:05 p.m., medical call, injury/trauma, …
Mineola Police Report
Sept. 19 12:28 a.m., information, 300 Greenville; caller reported brother attempting to contact her despite efforts to avoid him. Information documented. 1:56 a.m., assist other agency, Nuss; burglar …
Wood County Sheriff's Report
Sept. 16 Deputy George, suspicious person, CR 2275. Jeremy Prat arrested for public intoxication. Lt. Morrison, Deputy Swann, warrant service, CR 2667. Keandre Dews arrested on active warrant. …
Mineola man sentenced to 25 years in prison for assault
A Mineola man will spend 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony family violence assault charge. Christopher Lynn Combs, 50, was sentenced Thursday, Sept. 24, after pleading guilty to …
Fentanyl, meth dealer sentenced to 25 years in prison
A Garland woman will spend 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges involving the delivery of methamphetamine and fentanyl in Wood County. Brittany Elaine Gargiulo, 29, was sentenced …
Quitman Night Out coming to Gov. Jim Hogg City Park Oct. 6
The community is invited to come together for Quitman Night Out on Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at Gov. Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. Quitman Night Out will bring local law enforcement, first …
QISD board approves purchase of new bus
Quitman ISD will add a new vehicle to its bus fleet after the school board unanimously approved the purchase at its meeting last week. The district also accepted three donations. Assistant …
Rain Barrel Workshop planned at Mineola Nature Preserve
The Wood County Master Gardener Association, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program, will host a free Rain Barrel Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at the pavilion at the Mineola …
Mineola to host 16 bands for annual marching competition
Mineola will host 16 high school marching bands Saturday, Oct. 3, for the school’s annual marching competition at Mineola’s football stadium. Bands from Class 2A through 6A will take the field …
Hefner talks security, veterans issues at Mineola VFW Post 7523
State Rep. Cole Hefner met with veterans, their families and community members Thursday, Sept. 24, at VFW Post 7523 in Mineola to discuss issues ranging from national security to services available …
Grado talks Texas native plants at Lunch and Learn
Lin Grado discussed the benefits of adding Texas native plants to home landscapes during the monthly Lunch and Learn hosted by the Wood County Master Gardeners Thursday, Sept. 24, at First Assembly …
Winnsboro Live returns Oct. 10 with Brian Chance, Jason Waldon and the Alibis
The Winnsboro Live concert series returns Saturday, Oct. 10, with an evening of Texas music at the Jack Cross Pavilion as part of Winnsboro’s monthlong Autumn Trails celebration. Brian Chance will …
Vendor applications open for Light Up Quitman
The Greater Quitman Area Chamber of Commerce and Quitman’s Hometown Christmas Committee will introduce a new holiday event this year with Light Up Quitman, set for Saturday, Nov. 28, in downtown …
Brown finds purpose caring for Quitman athletes
Quitman ISD athletic trainer Morgan Brown is accustomed to being the person who steps in when an athlete is injured, but at the regional track meet in Whitehouse last spring, the person who needed …
Hawkins shuts down Cayuga, sets up showdown at Carlisle
The Hawkins Hawks started district play with a bang, defeating previously unbeaten Cayuga 21-13 and setting the stage for a matchup with state-ranked Carlisle this Friday. The Hawkins defense held …
Lady Panthers fall to Union Grove in district play
The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers fell to Union Grove in three sets Thursday, Sept. 24, in their second district match of the season. Union Grove won the first set 25-19 before taking the second 25-22. …
Hawkins falls to Union Grove in district opener
The Hawkins Lady Hawks opened district volleyball play with a 3-0 loss at Union Grove Tuesday, Sept. 22. Union Grove won the first two sets 25-15 and 25-5. Hawkins made it much closer in the third …
Quitman splits district matches
Quitman split a pair of district volleyball matches last week, falling to Rains before sweeping Mount Vernon at home. The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Rains Tuesday, Sept. 22, where the Lady Wildcats …
Winnsboro ISD Education Foundation thanks sponsors, plans trivia fundraiser
The Winnsboro ISD Education Foundation recently recognized its sponsors and community partners and is preparing for its annual Dub-Town Showdown trivia fundraiser. The foundation hosted “The …
Keeping young athletes on the field: How to prevent ACL injuries
For a young athlete, few words are more frightening than, “You tore your ACL.” An anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, tear can mean surgery, months of rehabilitation and a long road back to …
Quitman opens district at home
The non-district slate is over and the 2-2 Quitman Bulldogs will be coming into District 8-3A D II play hosting the Edgewood Bulldogs. Edgewood is coming off a 10-3 playoff season in 2025. Edgewood …
Panthers fall to Kerens, prepare for Frankston
Alba-Golden and Kerens staged an offensive battle as both teams moved the ball up and down the field before the Bobcats pulled away in the second half for a 56-36 victory. Senior Alba-Golden …
Yantis runners continue to improve as district nears
Yantis cross country runners are continuing to improve their times as they work toward the district meet Oct. 15. Coach Carlos Lopez said the junior high and high school boys and girls have shown …
Player Spotlight: Addison Sapp
Sixteen-year-old Addison Sapp is a junior at Quitman High School. Sapp was nominated for this Player Spotlight by Quitman ISD Athletic Director and Coach Shane Webber. Sapp is a multisport athlete …
Senior Spotlight: Kingston Straznicky gets head startin business
Mineola High School senior Kingston Straznicky is already getting a head start in the business world. The 17-year-old owns and operates two businesses, Frontier Vending and Frontier Trailers, while …
Winnsboro earns top spot in THSBA season opener
The Winnsboro fishing team took top honors at the Texas High School Bass Association Northeast Division season opener Sept. 26 on Lake O’ the Pines. Winnsboro edged 903 Anglers to earn the …
Red Raiders rough up Commerce in district opener
The Red Raiders knocked off Commerce 44-34 in the District 7-3A Division I opener at Tiger Stadium on Sept. 25, improving their overall record to 5-0. The Raider offense made plays in key moments, …
Lady Jackets sweep Grand Saline, Edgewood
Mineola picked up two district wins last week, sweeping Grand Saline and Edgewood to move to 4-1 in district play. The Lady Jackets defeated Grand Saline 25-17, 25-15, 25-21 Tuesday, Sept. 22. Canyon …
Mineola drops opener, next up Mount Vernon
It took undefeated and fourth-ranked Malakoff to slow down the Aiden Shepherd Express as the Tigers defeated Mineola 70-7. Mineola’s offense, which entered the game averaging more than 44 points …
Yantis opens district play with sweep of Union Hill
The Yantis Lady Owls opened district volleyball play on a winning note last week, sweeping Union Hill at home before falling to Avery on the road. Yantis defeated Union Hill 3-0 Tuesday, Sept. 22, …
Quitman junior high teams split games with Eustace
Submitted by Coach Shane Webber Quitman Junior High football teams hit the road Thursday, Sept. 17, to take on Eustace, with the Bulldogs splitting the two games. The eighth-grade Bulldogs came …
Hawkins falls to Overton, readies for district opener
Hawkins rallied from a 22-point deficit and briefly took the lead before Overton pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 61-44 win Friday. The loss was the first of the season for the Hawks, who fell …
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