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From the Hardwood Floor to Forever: a Valentine's sports story

Small-town love stories often begin at school or church. But sometimes, a love story begins on a hardwood floor.   In a small town, the gym is more than a building. It’s a gathering … more
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Mineola Nature Preserve hosting kids fish event

On Saturday, Feb. 7, Bridge Bob’s Pond at the Mineola Nature Preserve will be the site of the annual “Kids’ Trout Fishing Day.”   The event, which is sponsored by the Texas Parks … more

Alba student gets Reserve Champion award from Stock Show

Brayley Carr of Alba earned the Reserve Champion Yearling Female award for heifer Gretchen in the Polled Hereford division of the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The 2026 show is hosting … more

Quitman Pilot Club’s Chili Cook-Off raises more than $16,000

The Quitman Pilot Club’s (QPC) Annual Chili Cook-Off fundraiser, held Jan. 30 at the Carroll Green Civic Center, was a “hot” place to be. Twenty-two chefs from local businesses and civic clubs … more

City of Mineola has cold-weather water leak

The city of Mineola water department braved sub-freezing temperatures overnight Sunday, Jan, 25 after an 8-inch main water line burst along East Broad St. (Hwy. 80), likely caused by the cold … more

Colonel Smith of the Yukon

For a young boy, listening to the radio program ‘Sergeant Preston of the Yukon’ could fire the imagination of daring adventures in the great northern expanses. Accompanied by his faithful dog … more
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Wood County receives district realignment results

The biennial reshuffling of Texas high school districts by the University Interscholastic League led to some changes for local schools. The realignments were announced on Monday. Mineola, … more
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Mineola City Council considers building outdoor fitness court

The Mineola City Council discussed at length a proposal last Thursday to have a National Fitness Campaign-sponsored (NFC) outdoor fitness court installed in the city. The city looked at the idea a … more
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City of Mineola covering Senior Hill

The city of Mineola plans to spend about $50,000 to put a coat of chip and seal over W. Patten St., even though the street does not need repaving. ‘“This is not where we wanted to spend our … more
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Mineola Chamber of Commerce reflects on transition, expects growth

Fiesta de Mayo has been changed to the second Saturday of May, and the Iron Horse Heritage Festival has been moved to the third Saturday of September. The city also opened a gift shop in the Chamber … more
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Mercy Ships: on mission from Garden Valley since 1978

Numbers, especially when they reach six and seven digits, can lose their meaning. So it is with the humanitarian work of Mercy Ships.   The internationally-renowned nonprofit has dispensed … more
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Mineola Caring & Sharing to hold annual meeting

Mineola Caring & Sharing will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Ministry Center. All volunteers, and anyone interested in becoming involved, is invited to … more

Church hosting special-needs prom

Night to Shine at Holly Brook Baptist Church: You may remember the church from its previous years hosting the big, blow-out prom for anyone with special needs. Well, in 2026, they’re … more
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Engagement

True love, despite Hallmark, Hollywood, and our interpretation of other people’s stories, doesn’t just “happen.” It takes hard work. It takes commitment. And most importantly? It takes … more

Moms helping moms: Moms In Need

Mineola resident Katie Briggs might be only 24 years old, and the mother of two young children – a 3-year-old and an 8-month-old – but that hasn’t stopped her from starting a rapidly growing … more
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Unity now and forever – St. Paul MBC holds MLK, Jr. service

The St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church drew in a crowd of over 100 Monday morning for a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration and church service. The service was held as a conjunction between … more
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Quitman Pilot Club holding chili cookoff

The Quitman Pilot Club is holding its 17th annual chili cookoff on Friday, Jan. 30 at the Carroll Green Civic Center. The cookoff will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for those 12 … more

Alba-Golden Fishing Team holds benefit

On Friday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m. in the Golden pavilion, the Alba-Golden Fishing Team will be putting on a benefit fish fry/auction. For a community event, their school, or a city fundraiser? … more
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Fannie Marchman Garden Club sets 2026 agenda

The Fannie Marchman Garden Club in Mineola closed out the first half of its year in December with a membership luncheon. Plans for 2026 were also announced. Jan. 21 Clint Perkins will speak … more

SNHU announces Fall 2025 President’s List

Southern New Hampshire University has named the following Wood County students to their Fall 2025 President’s List. To be named to the list, students must maintain a minimum 3.700 GPA for the … more
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