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Angelo State University confers degrees

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas conferred 652 degrees during their fall commencement on Dec. 1. Wood County graduates are listed below. Briley Bowen, Winnsboro - Bachelor of Science … more

Mineola Intermediate Honor Roll

4th – All A Samuel Hopper, Paisley Hortman, Micah Lacy, Hudson Lindley, Kyler Moore, Lac Nguyen, Tristan O’Steen, Garrett Salonen, Ember Szitar, Dane Thomas, Justus Walters, Weston Williams, … more

Winnsboro org puts on MLK Jr. Day event

For the 26 th year, Helping Young People Excel (H.YP.E.) will be putting on their Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. The celebration will take place at the Winnsboro Civic Center on Jan. 19 … more
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Mineola gets more sales tax than Wood County

The Texas Comptroller’s Office has released its monthly sales tax report. The report represents mostly taxes collected by businesses in November. Sales tax numbers are expected to increase in … more

Quitman Development Corp. approves facade grants

The Quitman Development Corporation voted to give Haley Papez one more extension for Mainstreet Mechanical. The QDC voted to give the Papez’ a final extension in December, which was to be due … more
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Mineola football coach becomes Dean of Students at primary school

Mineola ISD football coach Luke Blackwell is leaving his position as Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, and is coming to the Mineola Primary school as the new Dean of Students. Blackwell has … more

Family of teen killed in crash shares how healing is possible

“You simply cannot describe the pain.” Tim Russell, athletic director at Tyler’s Grace Community School, was trying to explain what the moment was like when his 17-year-old daughter Bailee … more
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St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church hosts youth-driven MLK Jr. Day service

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church is holding its popular Martin Luther King, Jr. Day “Unity In Our Community” service. The service will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 at the church. … more
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Rachel Sneed pleads guilty to embezzlement

Rachel Sneed, the former employee of the Lake Fork Special Utility District who was arrested and charged for embezzling over $300,000, has pled guilty. Sneed’s offenses took place from August … more

Mineola Sound of the Swarm Musicians Make Area

Three Mineola ISD students have placed at area. One student qualified for State Band. more

Wood County candidates debate

More than 100 people came to the candidate meet-and-greet/debate Monday night. The event featured the three candidates for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 –Judge Jerry Parker, incumbent, Lee … more
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Mineola EDC considering $2M rural healthcare center

The Mineola EDC heard a presentation from DFW biomedical doctor Sivaramakrishna (Siva) Yadavalli. Dr. Siva, as he goes by, said his mission is to bring the three A’s – “Affordable, Available, … more
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District Court hears guilty pleas

Guilty pleas were heard by the 402nd District Court Dec. 10 and Dec. 18. They are listed below. Dec. 10 Ashley Dolores Stuenkel, Franklin, burglary of building, state jail felony, 18 months … more
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Mineola citizen receives award

Ruth Mitchell received the Mineola Kiwanis December Citizen of the Month award. more

Aspen Hospice opens new branch

“It’s not a number. It’s very much a personal experience.” That’s the attitude the folks at Aspen Hospice and Palliative Care in Quitman say they maintain. Haven’t heard of them? … more
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“The Oldest Family-Owned Business in Downtown Mineola” closes shop

Gene’s Photo Studio, located in downtown Mineola, is officially closed. According to posts by the business, Gene’s Photo Studio has been in business under various names since the late 1940s, … more
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DAR hosts Christmas tea

The Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Denton English Chapter welcomed the Texas Society DAR State Regent, Susan Johnston, to their December program and Christmas tea. She acknowledged 35 … more

Rotarians support library

Mineola Rotary Club Members Tom Jordan, President John Dollarhide, Beth Shockey, past pesident Roy Shockey, Mineola Memorial Library Director Mary Hurley and Rotarians Ray Shockey, Cody Mize and Greg … more

Carolers spread the joy of the season

Christmas caroling is one of those traditions which has a hazy past. No one specifically knows where the custom started or when.   Dates float around from the 13th and 14th centuries, and … more
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Have a merry Blue Santa Christmas

The Wood County First Responders Association held its annual Blue Santa shopping spree at Walmart in Mineola last Wednesday.The association collects funds for the event, with assistance from … more
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