6x Champs At State Mineola claims state championship

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Monitor photos by Tiffany Cook and Shiela Haynes.

Mineola band wins sixth state title Quitman, Winnsboro also compete at state

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Mineola’s Sound of the Swarm brought home its sixth state championship Nov. 4, once again taking first place in the UIL Class 3A State Marching Contest at the Alamodome in San Antonio. It was …

Nearly 20,000 ballots cast in Wood County for Nov. 3 general election

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Wood County voters turned out at 55.09 percent for the general election, filling key seats on the Commissioners Court and deciding municipal, emergency service, and school district ballot …

East Texas bookstores launch November crawl

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Randy and Becky Osborne cut the ribbon on The Page Turner with the Mineola Chamber of Commerce in July of this year.
Independent bookstore owners across East Texas have officially launched the inaugural East Texas Bookstore Crawl, a month-long event encouraging readers to visit locally owned bookshops throughout …

Mineola hiring event set Nov. 19

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Red Dot and ETAS, in partnership with Workforce Solutions East Texas, will host a hiring event Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ETAS building, 1450 Bromberg St. in Mineola. ETAS …

VETERANS SPOTLIGHT: JASON E. GRONAU

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For Jason E. Gronau, joining the U.S. Air Force was about more than beginning a career. It was an opportunity to make a difference while continuing a family tradition of military service. At 41, …

Texas Rangers investigate death of Wood County Jail inmate

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The Texas Rangers are investigating the death of a Wood County Jail inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday, Nov. 3. According to a news release from Wood County Sheriff Kelly …

Lucas reminds veterans their mission to serve continues

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Guest speaker Wood County Veterans Service Officer Steve Lucas.
Military service may end, but a veteran’s mission to make a difference continues, Wood County Veterans Service Officer Steve Lucas told those gathered for Mineola’s Veterans Parade Saturday, Nov. …

Downtown plaza plans hit $547,000 funding hurdle

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In the words of today’s youth: that escalated quickly. Plans to transform a vacant lot near the Mineola train depot into a downtown parking and community gathering space hit a funding …
Lou Ann Hogue hands the keys to Karen and Mike Griffith upon acquiring The Pecan House Country Store in 2017.

Pecan House continues Mineola harvest tradition

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As the late summer heat has shifted toward the fall harvest, East Texas pecan growers face the unpredictable whims of seasonal weather. Across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service …

Fannie Marchman Garden Club names November Yard of the Month

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The Fannie Marchman Garden Club has selected the home of Michael and Kelly Peebles as November Yard of the Month. The Peebles family, longtime residents of East Texas, built their beautiful home in …

Commissioners take on insurance amendment

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 Wood County is changing eligibility requirements for pharmacy coverage for Medicare-eligible retirees and spouses. Wood County commissioners met in special session last week to amend the …

Retired Air Force Master Sergeant receives distinguished honor

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Thomas Rice with an F-117 stealth fighter in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm.
A distinguished 23-year career in the United States Air Force has earned Yantis resident Thomas C. Rice one of the highest honors recognizing service and achievement in Air Force intelligence. Rice …

Mineola ISD board to meet Monday

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The Mineola ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m. at the Glen Dossett CTE Center, 712 W. Patten St. Per the meeting agenda, trustees will consider …
Brittany May Powell at her place of work, Honor Coffee in Quitman.

Man charged with murder in death of Quitman woman

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Weldon Ray Powell has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of his wife, Brittany May Powell, 34, near Quitman, according to a press release from Wood County Sheriff Kelly Cole. …
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Mineola Library Notes

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First off, thank you to our veterans for serving our country and making it possible for us to experience the freedoms we have today. Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Need some ideas for meals? …

17th annual Art & Wine Festival draws thousands to downtown Winnsboro

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The Culture Club Art Gallery had a full house with people enjoying the art, listening to music.
A crisp autumn breeze swept down Elm, Franklin and Market streets this weekend, carrying with it the warm ring of acoustic guitar chords and the lively buzz of an East Texas crowd. For two days, …

Winnsboro Center for the Arts announces November, December events

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The Winnsboro Center for the Arts has several exhibitions, concerts, theater performances and workshops scheduled for November and December as the organization celebrates its 25th anniversary. …

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PRESTON DAVID MORTON 4/15/1947 - 11/6/2026

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Preston David Morton, 79, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2026, in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Preston bravely battled a blood disorder, fighting hard with unwavering …

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SUSAN DIANE WILKINS 1966-2026

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Susan Diane Wilkins passed away on Oct. 20, 2026, in Denton, Texas. She was born on Dec. 15, 1966, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Susan will be remembered with love by those closest to her. She …

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JIMMY LYNN ATCHLEY 1 932-2026

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Jimmy Lynn Atchley of Holly Ranch, Texas, passed away peacefully. was 94. Born April 23, 1932, in Malta, Texas, he was the son of Irvin Harrison Atchley and Ruby Lee (Johns) Atchley. He …

Drake Butler, senior drum major.

Quitman makes long-awaited return to state

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Monitor photos by Tiffany Cook and Shiela Haynes.

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Winnsboro competes at state

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Monitor photos by Shiela Haynes and Tiffany Cook. 

Wood County Sheriff's Report

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OCT. 28   Sgt. Cox, Deputy Netherland, suicidal subject. Caller advised a family member has been harming herself and making threats. Subject went with EMS to receive …

Mineola Police Report

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  Oct. 31   12:20 a.m., suspicious person/vehicle, NE Loop 564; caller reported homeless man sleeping by front door of business, employees afraid to leave, subject left area. …

The WCA Community Choir rehearses for its Dec. 6 Christmas program.

WCA Community Choir gears up for third annual Christmas Concert

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The Winnsboro Center for the Arts Community Choir will present its third annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m. upstairs in the new Creative Learning Center building. The …

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alan Atherton, left, and retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jerry Morris were honored with Quilts of Valor following the Alba Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 7.

Wood County 4-H honors veterans with quilts

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Following the Alba Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 7, members of the Wood County 4-H Fashion and Interior Design group honored two Wood County veterans through their participation in the Texas …

Winnsboro JV Red turned in a stellar season posting a 10-0 record overall and 6-0 versus District 7-3A opponents. The team outscored opponents 337 to 74 with three shutouts.

Red Raiders trounce Wildcats

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Winnsboro rolls into the postseason after brushing past the Wildcats 55-25 in the District 7-3A finale Nov. 6 at Red Raider Stadium. The Raiders step into the bi-district round as district …

The Lady Panthers celebrate after Faith Graham had a clutch kill to keep the set going.

Lady Panthers lose tight match in area playoffs

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The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers’ season came to an end Tuesday night, Nov. 3, but not without a fight. Battling with Groveton to five sets in their area playoff matchup, the Lady Panthers showed the …

Hawkins Chamber announces holiday events, seeks board nominations

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The Hawkins Area Chamber of Commerce has announced upcoming holiday events, a membership drive and nominations for its 2027 board of directors. The chamber’s Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for …

Quitman freshman kicker Bradie Fortner (center) kicks off during the Bulldogs’ 27-13 win over Lone Oak on Friday, Oct. 30, as teammates Logan Davis (3) and Brandon Samaniego (21) charge downfield. The victory secured Quitman’s first playoff berth in 16 years.

Bulldogs break 16-year playoff drought

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The Quitman Bulldogs secured their first playoff appearance in 16 years with a convincing 48-13 win at Paris Chisum last Friday night. The Bulldogs will face Howe Friday night at Honey Grove in …

Quitman volleyball players earn all-district honors

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Eight Quitman volleyball players received all-district recognition for their performances on the court and in the classroom this season. Both Autumn Cason and Kaylin Sapp earned first-team …

Hawkins faces Tom Bean Thursday in Kaufman

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The Hawkins Hawks travel to Kaufman Thursday night to take on the Tom Bean Tomcats in bi-district action. The Tomcats finished the season with a 7-3 record, going 5-1 in district action to finish …

Mineola #1 Carson Threlkeld checks with the official for placement on the field.

Mineola smashes Eustace 47-11 as season ends

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The Mineola Yellowjackets ended their football season on a high note with a dominant 47-11 win over Eustace last Friday night on the road. The win gives the Jackets a season record of 4-6 and a …

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Mineola Chamber Directory 2025-26

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