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Mineola Pilots mark 60 years of benefiting the community

Sixty years of “Friendship & Service” was celebrated last week during the annual installation of officers for the Pilot Club of Mineola.   The club was chartered by the Pilot Club of Tyler on May 11, 1965 at Herm’s Restaurant on Hwy. 80 West in Mineola. more

Quitman invites citizen input

The City of Quitman will be hosting a community meeting for all Quitman citizens at the Quitman Public Library on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. more
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Winnsboro book fest draws characters

Meet Captain Sanders. No, not “Colonel” Sanders – that’s an entirely different genre of character. more
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Donkeys put different spin on basketball

Had you been at the Alba-Golden ISD gymnasium on Monday evening, May 5, you might have heard the familiar rubber squeal of shoe soles on the floor. However, it wasn’t sneaker soles, it was … more
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Mineola Kiwanis club celebrating 50th anniversary all year long

Tony Pegues,, who served as the first secretary of the Mineola Kiwanis Club, was guest for the club’s annual business meeting last Tuesday, April 29. He and President Sam Curry, who also served … more

Quitman Rotary hosting lifesaving blood drive

The Quitman Rotary Club began hosting blood drives May 17, 2023. Since that time it has collected 253 blood product units. The next blood drive is Tuesday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at … more

Hudsons continue to benefit community

Kindness Kottage and Mineola ISD technology each received a donation of $5,504 as the 2025 recipients of the Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation. The Hudson Foundation was established in … more

Kiwanians honor Jones

George Jones was honored as Mineola Kiwanis Club Citizen of the Month for April. Since becoming manager for the Select Theater/Lake Country Playhouse, George has introduced a number of creative ideas … more

Vigil is reminder child abuse is everywhere

“Thank you all for coming tonight,” started Lauren Zastany, the executive director for the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center. “You’re welcome,” piped up a young … more
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Mineola honors Whitus’ life, legacy

The man whose efforts were in the forefront of the establishment of the Mineola Nature Preserve was memorialized Saturday with the dedication of a pier in his honor. Though a wooden pier had … more
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Mineola clubs host benefit car show

Mineola Kiwanis, Pilot and Rotary Clubs teamed for a benefit car show Saturday morning in downtown Mineola. Proceeds from the show go to fund the clubs’ various community projects. It was … more

More murals coming to county during Texas Street Art Festival

The Texas Street Art Festival kicked off across Wood County this week, including this community mural project at Eagle Oil Co. on Front St. in Mineola. Dedications will be held for the new murals on … more

Yard of month selected by garden club

In 1964, Jerry Phillips was in the Coast Guard, stationed in Galveston and looking forward to meeting his blind date, arranged by a buddy. When the woman answered her door, however, she said … more

Arboretum hosting spring plant sale

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a stop by the spring flower sale, hosted by the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. This sale, set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, features … more

Ministerial Alliance plans Soup and Sermon series

The Mineola Ministerial Alliance will once again host its Soup and Sermon luncheon series during Holy Week. The free event will be hosted by Smith Chapel Methodist Church at 670 FM 1804 east of … more

Mineola set to celebrate annual Fiesta de Mayo

The Fiesta de Mayo – May Festival – is quickly approaching Mineola once again. According to Danielle Vance, manager for the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, the Fiesta de Mayo brought in … more

Child Abuse Awareness Month proclaimed

Child Abuse Prevention Month kicked off in Wood County Tuesday with a proclamation by county commissioners, displayed by District Attorney Angela Albers. Supporters were on hand dressed in blue, and … more

Plans readied for Mineola’s May Fiesta

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the annual Fiesta de Mayo Saturday, May 3 in downtown Mineola from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. The free event is in search of vendors and sponsors. Contact … more

Fair offering assistance for seniors

A senior resource fair is planned in Mineola Tuesday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ministry Center of the First Methodist Church, 612 N. Newsom. The event is sponsored by Reflections … more

Toys for Tots among ways Corps League serves

The Wood County Marine Corps League wrapped up another successful Toys for Tots (TFT) campaign, serving 2,000 Wood County children and their families. more
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