Big Boy roars through
Fired QPD captain awarded $21.35 million
County signs long-term lease for Quitman civic center
Champions remembered
Wood County veterans services officer has a heart to serve military brethren
Quitman crowns queen and king
The Quitman High School homecoming queen and king, crowned Friday night, are Katie DeGorostiza and Armando Chavarria. The Bulldogs got their first win of the season in dominant fashion, defeating …
QISD awarded for nutrition improvements
Quitman Independent School District received a Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award for improving the nutritional quality of school meals. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Meetings impact QISD board score
According to the Lone Star Governance Board Evaluation and Quarterly Progress Tracker, the Quitman ISD board’s visions and goals scores “have remained the same,” said Superintendent …
Alba-Golden homecoming royalty
Olivia Morrison was crowned the 2024 Alba-Golden Homecoming Queen at halftime last Friday night. She is escorted by Homecoming King Wyatt Sutton. The Panthers won handily.
Writers Guild joins MLOTA programs
The Mineola League of the Arts has just introduced a new opportunity for the community: the Writer’s Guild. Residents of Mineola will probably be aware of the several writer’s groups …
Dog the size of some humans presents challenges
Jeff and Christie Tittle have quite a few stories about their 160-pound Great Dane, Dexter. There are plenty of shock-invoking stories whereby people are truly astonished at Dexter’s size, but …
Bold new technology assists students
Mineola School Board members saw some Star Trek technology demonstrated Monday that is helping students at the middle school. Taken from the popular science fiction show’s universal …
Sales taxes lose steam after years of gains
Wood County sales tax receipts continue to lag just slightly behind last year’s record pace. For the first nine months of the calendar year, the six cities plus the county have booked tax …
5th year volunteer day set
The fifth annual APET-SPCA Volunteer Day Honoring Jeff Gannon will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8 marks the 5th-year Honor-versary when friends and family gather to remember …
Quitman Library Connections
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, so stop by the Quitman Public Library and apply for the smartest card around. Library cards are available for those providing proof of residence …
Defendants have probations revoked
Mineola council contracts for 911 services
Wide variety of resources can assist county residents
Mineola Fire Department Report
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Mineola Police Report
Health fair shares info on resources
Much work went into the Wood County Health Fair, which was held at the Jim Hogg City Park/Quitman Civic Center Saturday. The Health Fair was a project put on by UT Health Quitman, the Quitman …
Mary Mercedese Dodge Ivins 1931-2024
Eddie Marie Williams 1939-2024
Harvey Rush Clements II 1962-2024
Panthers have plenty to celebrate
Lady Panthers fall to Rains Ladycats in three-set match
Lady Jackets edge past Lady Bulldogs
XC teams run at Lone Oak
Offenses explode, then transformer
