Lake Fork shows off
Quitman invites citizen input
Donkeys put different spin on basketball

Former public works director sworn in as new Alba mayor
The Alba City Council swore in its new mayor on Monday night. The new Mayor, Paul Kelbe, retired from his position overseeing the Water and Wastewater (W&WW) department in March. After being …
Hughes, Smith leading MHS
Olivia Hughes and Sarah Smith will lead the Mineola High School Class of 2025 as its top graduates when they cross the stage on Friday, May 23.
MISD Board welcomes new member
Mineola School Board welcomed a new member Monday, handed out numerous recognitions and began the process of transitioning to summer as the 2024-25 school year winds down. Kendall Banks joins …
Baker, Soldevilla top QHS class
Both of Quitman ISD’s top two 2025 graduates plan to go into the medical field, and both intend to have a specialty in pediatric medicine.
Ruck for Fallen set in Quitman
Ruck for the Fallen, an event to pay respect for those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in combat, will be held Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 a.m. in Quitman at Jim Hogg City Park. …
Plenty of cures for the summertime blues
Well, it’s almost summer. It is time to take a reckoning on summer. Everyone has a favorite season. Sometimes the disclosure of a favorite season can be quite a surprise. Our young …
Quitman students getting hands-on construction experience
You’re driving by Quitman high school, and you slow down and do a double-take. Is that…a pretty, gray, brand-new house sitting inside the school gates? Yes – yes, …
Mineola Fire Department Report
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Mineola Police Report
Mineola Library Notes
Mineola ISD school board recognizes staff and students of the month
Randall “Randy” Wayne Clanton 1957-2025
Daniel Lee and Carolyn Jean Metcalf
Wood County Yesteryear
Headlines from 75 years ago this week, as seen in the May 11, 1950 edition of the Mineola Monitor “Scouts to Play Dads in Softball” “Now that all the guesses in The …
Winnsboro book fest draws characters
Meet Captain Sanders. No, not “Colonel” Sanders – that’s an entirely different genre of character.
Shelbyville beats Alba-Golden in game three, wins playoff series
Harleton hurler handcuffs Panthers for area title
Lady Panthers earn all-district softball honors
Mineola lands large group on all-district softball team
Whitesboro puts an end to great Lady Jackets’ softball season
The Mineola Lady Jackets had their softball season cut short by the Whitesboro Bearcats, as Whitesboro swept the Lady Jackets last week in Rockwall-Heath.
Quitman pair qualifies for state tennis
The Quitman High School boys doubles tennis team of Armando Chavarria and Enrique Olvera has qualified for the state tournament with their performance at last week’s regional meet. The …