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Wood County Junior Livestock Show raises funds, sets record in category

In a Sale of Champions that lasted just over 5 hours Friday night, April 3, the Wood County Junior Livestock show raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion … more
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Alba City Council accepts resignation, discusses personnel

The Alba City Council moved through a packed agenda at its latest meeting, taking on a bit of everything from financial questions to staffing decisions to policy overhauls while setting the stage for … more
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Results from the 2026 Wood County Junior Livestock Show

Results for several categories of the 2026 Wood County Junior Livestock Show have been announced. Winners of the Market Steer, Commercial Heifers, Market Hogs, Dairy Heifers, Ag Mechanics, and Market … more

Mineola Economic Development Commission discusses hotel build, downtown construction

The Mineola Economic Development Corporation approved an amendment tied to a proposed hotel development project. The change allows Social Network Group, LLC to assign its rights and obligations to … more
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Mineola is denied appeal to keep Senior Hill artwork

An appeal by the city of Mineola to allow artwork painted along W. Patten St. by high school senior classes each spring has been denied. In a letter received by the city last week from George … more
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Mineola traffic crash leads to murder charges

Two 16-year-old juveniles involved in a traffic crash in Mineola Tuesday, Feb. 17 have been charged with murder after the unborn child of the driver of the other vehicle passed away last week. The … more

Alba-Golden Secondary School Honor Roll

The Alba-Golden Secondary School, which encompasses grades 6-12, has released their all-A and A/B honor rolls for the 3rd nine-week term. Students on the rolls are listed below alphabetically by … more

Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club celebrates 30th anniversary, gives award

A packed house was on hand for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club last Thursday at the Quitman Faith Baptist Church youth facility. Current and former members, … more
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Wood County holds sub-courthouse dedication in Hawkins

Wood County hosted a sub-courthouse dedication Tuesday, March 24. The event was attended by more than 200 people of various roles across Wood County, including employees from the Commissioner’s … more
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CrappieFest 2026 draws large crowds to Lake Fork

Anglers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts flocked to CrappieFest 2026 at Lake Fork March 27-29. It was one of the event’s largest turnouts. At Caney Point Recreation Area, the three-day … more
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Mineola Education Foundation awards teacher grants March 27

The Mineola Education Foundation awarded teacher grants Friday, March 27 in a Prize Swarm ceremony that brought in students, teachers and board members alike. The board awarded a total of $105,300 to … more
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Alba-Golden senior sets state powerlifting record for all weight classes

Alba-Golden senior Layton Williams lifted almost a ton last Friday at the state powerlifting championships in Abilene. As a result, he stamped his name into the record books three times. In … more
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Alzheimer’s Village: “This may be the biggest thing that’s happened in Wood County in forever”

Quitman is planning to build a Memory Health Life Center, or “Alzheimer’s Village.” Dementia is often a diagnosis that the Hopeful Aging and I’m Still Here Foundation says results in … more
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Alba-Golden ISD approves resignations

The Alba-Golden School Board approved the balance of teacher contracts for the 2026-27 school year at a regularly-scheduled board meeting Monday night, March 23.   Relatedly, the district just … more
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Texas A&M University traditions brought to Wood County

Texas A&M University has many traditions that unite current and former students. Recently, this was more than evident in a special Wood County visit. Graduating student Taylor Quinn and … more

Quitman City Council appoints new interim member, Parks and Rec member

The Quitman City Council meeting Thursday, March 19 was a meeting with goodwill, as interim council member Katlyn Neighbors joined. Neighbor’s joining, however, was due to the resignation of … more
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Wood County Historical Commission starts America250 events

The Wood County Historical Commission held an open house tour on Thursday, March 19. The event was intended to serve as a kick-off for the America250 celebrations in Wood County. The open house was … more
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Larry Pruitt named Community Builder by Mineola Masonic Lodge

In a town where community ties run deep, Mineola Masonic Lodge #502 honored one of its most dedicated neighbors this week, presenting the Community Builders Award to longtime resident Larry Pruitt. … more
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MISD school board meeting attended by 200 for recognitions

Nearly 200 people came to the March 23 Mineola ISD board meeting, which featured 14 recognitions. Of these, one item was the UIL recognitions, which honored 83 students. Mineola ISD … more
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Paws of Kindness offers second chances for local dogs

It’s only been a few months since Paws of Kindness officially formed, but the work behind it goes back years. Founded in late August 2025, the new 501(c)(3) dog rescue isn’t the product of a … more
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