Old Settlers Reunion for young & old
The 121st Wood County Old Settlers Reunion wrapped up its three-day run with a packed house Saturday at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman.
Genealogy society given update about free resources
Deason Hunt spoke to the Wood County Genealogy Society July 18 at the Quitman Public Library. The longtime member spoke on “How to Tap Into More Free Online Records Than You Ever …
Chamber preparing Iron Horse Festival
Church seeks demolition of former Kitchens home
A public hearing is set Monday, Aug. 22 concerning the demolition of the former Kitchens residence at 303 N. Johnson St. in Mineola. The First Baptist Church of Mineola, which has owned the home …
Quitman school property tax rate proposed to fall six cents
The Quitman school board is proposing a property tax rate more than six cents lower than last year. The board will meet Monday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. to consider the budget and the proposed property …
Moore nominated to join Mineola economic board
Becky Moore has been recommended as a new board member of the Mineola Economic Development Corp. The MEDC board accepted the resignation of Barbara Dawson Thursday and will recommend Moore to the …
Alba council proposes officer
Alba City Council set two special budget meetings and proposed adding a full-time police officer at last Monday’s August meeting. The new officer would supplement the staff which includes a …
Benefit rummage sale planned
The Ladies Guild of St. Peter’s Church is having a rummage sale Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13 at 8 a.m. in the church hall, 203 Meadowbrook in Mineola. The sale will go til 4 p.m. Friday and …
County proposing lower property tax
Wood County taxpayers will get some relief from the county as commissioners are set to lower the tax rate for the next budget year. In a short workshop after Tuesday morning’s regular …
MLOTA celebrating 30 years for organization and home’s former life as an elementary campus
Gathering addresses workforce needs, assistance
Mineola hay show seeks samples
Charlotte Marie Jones Hall 1944-2022
Mineola Fire Department Report
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Mineola Police Report
Hughes reviews key issues in talk for Mineola Rotary
Election integrity and border security topped the list of topics highlighted by State Sen. Bryan Hughes of Mineola in an address to the Mineola Rotary Club Monday. Hughes noted that Texas ranks …
Corner Column
Quitman HS cheerleaders win awards at summer camp
