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Residents on Hwy. 37 north of Mineola petitioning for center turning lane
Residents who live north of Mineola are petitioning the Texas Dept. of Transportation to extend the center turn lane along Hwy. 37.
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4/11/24 09:56 AM
Property owners given more time to clean up locations in Quitman
Citizens and commissioners came head-to-head at Thursday night’s Quitman Building and Standards Commission meeting. With the tension in the air almost tangible, the board decided after nearly two hours of deliberation...
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 4/11/24 09:56 AM
news@wood.cm | 4/11/24 09:56 AM
Symphonic band presents Christmas concert
Come on over to Mineola’s beautiful Historic Select Theater and hear the Lake Country Symphonic Band’s Christmasy “Everything Christmas” concert.
Concerts are Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Mike Holbrook is back in the director’s seat, so it’s sure to be a fun-filled couple of hours. more
Concerts are Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Mike Holbrook is back in the director’s seat, so it’s sure to be a fun-filled couple of hours. more
12/14/23 02:57 AM
Skateboarders flock to new concrete park in Mineola
The park has been dubbed the best in the East Texas area, and promises to get even better when the second phase can be implemented.
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12/14/23 02:57 AM
Attaway named director for Quitman development
Quitman City Administrator James Attaway will also be the executive director of the Quitman Development Corp.
Both roles were previously held by former administrator Rodney Kieke... more
Both roles were previously held by former administrator Rodney Kieke... more
11/15/23 11:45 PM
Sound of Swarm snags state silver
Mineola High School’s Sound of the Swarm earned silver at the 2023 UIL state marching band contest in San Antonio last Wednesday in their fifth consecutive trip to state finals.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
Mineola salutes veterans
Saturday, a patriotic parade down Broad St. followed by a ceremony full of gratitude at the gazebo in downtown Mineola paid tribute to those among who have served with honor, courage and commitment.
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11/15/23 11:45 PM
50 years in the salt mine for Sanders
Billy Eugene Sanders recently celebrated a remarkable milestone at the Morton salt mine in Grand Saline.
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10/5/23 02:35 AM
Perfectly fine art adorns Wood County walls
Seeing any of the creations as they went up throughout the week, one can easily surmise that the citizens of Wood County are getting more than just fine, but in many cases, incredible works of art.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
Hay show support remains strong
When all was said and done, auctioneer Kelly Conley had coaxed $35,925 from bidders at the 57th annual Mineola Hay Show last Tuesday.
When add-ons were totaled, the money raised for the Mineola ag program had topped $40,000. more
When add-ons were totaled, the money raised for the Mineola ag program had topped $40,000. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
Mineola ready to celebrate all things train
Mineola’s annual celebration of its railroad history, the Iron Horse Heritage Festival, kicks off with entertainment at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown and goes until 4 p.m.
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9/20/23 11:46 PM
Sound of the Swarm
Mineola's own Sound of the Swarm won the 2021 marching band championship, and we were there to document it.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/17/21 07:59 PM
photos@wood.cm | 11/17/21 07:59 PM
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