Council approves housing addition
The replat had previously failed on a 3-2 vote last month.
Survival training proposed in new county sheriff’s posse plans
Sheriff Kelly Cole explained his vision on what the posse should be.
Mineola officer in fatal shooting back on duty
Quitman city council schedules May election
Man dies, three hurt in traffic crash
Connections through ribbons of steel
At their core, trains, above all else, connect. The long-lived physical connection of the tracks is a common feature for folks in East Texas, and Wood County specifically.
Filing period underway for city, school elections
Filing for the May 6 city council and school board elections is underway. For the Mineola City Council, Mayor Jayne Lankford has filed to seek a second term. Terry Eaton has filed for …
Press association offering scholarships
The North & East Texas Press Association, in conjunction with the Texas Press Association, will once again award two $1,500 scholarships to eligible candidates at its April 27-29 convention in Nacogdoches.
Foster to perform free concert at Addie McFarland Center
Renowned blues, jazz and gospel artist Ruthie Foster, who was born in Mineola and still has family locally, will perform a free concert Thursday, Feb.16 at the Addie McFarland Community Center, …
Mineola youngsters have a chance to fish for trout
Bridge Bob’s Pond at Mineola Nature Preserve will be the site of a Kids’ Trout Fishing Day Saturday, Feb. 11. The event, sponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (TPWD) and the …
Free mobile shot clinic set Friday at Quitman library
Clover Educational Consulting Group is partnering with Texas A&M Health Mobile Care in the endeavor to promote public health in rural communities. Clover is having two free vaccine …
Mineola Pilot Club plans fundraising murder mystery
Save the date for this year’s murder mystery dinner sponsored by the Pilot Club of Mineola on Saturday, March 18. The club will have a new sponsor this year. Students from Southwestern …
Quitman Pilot Club plans annual chili cookoff
The annual Quitman Pilot Club’s Chili Cook-Off will be Friday, Jan. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. Well-known for a fun time in support of a good cause, …
Emmie Grisham 1933-2023
Susan Gallaher Merritt 1933-2023
Wanda June Garrett 1930-2023
Ima Jean Taylor-Kerns 1933-2023
Windle Dwayne Gaston 1970-2023
Alba-Golden Elementary Honor Roll
Students on SAU honor lists
Student makes Harding dean’s list
Shade for parents
The Mineola Kiwanis Club is placing shade sails at the Mineola Civic Center splash park, and Robbie Ballard with Yellowjacket Welding has finished the metal work on the south side of the park. A …
Mineola Fire Department Report
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Mineola Police Report
County broadband plan OK’d
Hughes to chair two committees
Winners named in Mineola seniors scramble
Mineola opens district with win
The Mineola Yellowjackets soccer side burst into district play with a 7-0 thumping of the Brownsboro Bears last Tuesday at Meredith Memorial Stadium.
Mineola pair earns all-state football honors
Two Mineola players have been named to the Padilla Poll coaches all-state football team for Class 3A Division 1.
Alba-Golden basketball teams suffer similar fates at Boles
The Alba-Golden boys and girls varsity squads went to Boles High School Friday hoping to stay within striking distance of the district leaders. The Hornets, however had other plans...
Lady Jackets even the score with Quitman
The Mineola Lady Jackets got revenge from a district opening loss to Quitman with a solid 40-26 win over the Lady Bulldogs last Tuesday at Mineola.
Yellowjackets overpower Quitman for district win
Quitman Bulldogs come up short to district-leading Chapel Hill Red Devils
Lady Bulldogs narrow the gap in district loss to Chapel Hill
