Wood County does hold visual surprises. Sometimes one simply has to drive to the crest of a hill, or in this case, halfway down a long driveway to begin to glimpse a beautiful scene … more

The Fannie Marchman Garden Club has selected the home of Anne Delivaudais as the Yard of the Month. She has lived at 522 Wigley Dr. in Mineola for 20 years. Anne believes the outside of your … more

The Fannie Marchman Garden Club began the second half of this club year with Brenda Swagerty, owner of Plants of Texas giving an informative presentation of growing, pruning, planting and choosing … more

A packed house of over 250 people attended last Thursday’s Quitman Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. The chamber has undergone some changes in the … more

Flora Lodge No. 119 A.F. & A.M. in Quitman presented Ila Wisdom the Community Builder Award April 26. The award is given annually to non-Masons for outstanding philanthropic efforts, who have … more

Jarvis Christian College has created a new Jarvis Workforce Development Council consisting of community stakeholders in Wood County and surrounding areas to provide insight and leadership on training … more

The Yantis-Lake Fork Lions Club will host its 27th annual Catfish Fry Saturday, May 14 at the Yantis ISD Cafeteria from 4-7 p.m. Menu includes fresh catfish, red beans, cold slaw, French fries, hush … more

An aquatics training class is coming to Quitman May 19-22 designed for individuals under the direction of American Red Cross instructors at the Quitman Public Swimming Pool. Pool manager Susan … more

Cassandra Sampson, Mineola city council member, is congratulated for winning the mayor’s challenge for Meals on Wheels more

A clean up and repair day is planned Saturday, April 30 from 8-11 a.m. at the Mineola Community Skate Park, corner of Stone and Walnut Streets. Work includes trash clean up, painting the skate … more

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce provided the venue last Thursday for the city to celebrate together again. It wasn’t a celebration of what the city was once again doing; it was a celebration of what the city has been doing all along. more