The Mineola Caring & Sharing Iron Horse Car Show Sept. 24 was a smashing success, according to President Roy Shockey. more

The Senior Citizens Center of Mineola is planning an open house Friday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center at 308 W. University. more

Quitman Clean-Up Days will be Oct. 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the city warehouse at the end of Cliff St. and West Side Dr. more

Finalists for the 2022 Texas Downtown President’s Awards Program were recently announced in Austin. For over 30 years the awards program, sponsored by Texas Downtown, has recognized outstanding projects, places and people of downtowns across the state.

Grandma Cleda’s Sweet Shop, entered by Mineola Main Street, is one of three finalists in the Best Downtown Business in cities under 50,000. more

The desire to help sick children keeps Marine veteran Robert “Bob” Sistok going, even in the Texas heat. more

The 56th version of the Mineola Hay Show continued the strong tradition of support for the Mineola agricultural education program – even if shaking up the format a bit. more

Mineola Caring and Sharing presented a $2,000 donation to the Mineola school district at last week’s board meeting. more

The Mineola Kiwanis Club board of directors for 2022-23 was installed by Division 34 Lt. Governor John Wisdom of the Quitman Lake Fork Club. more

The family of Jeff Gannon will once again honor his memory with a work day and donations to benefit Animal Preservation of East Texas. more

The Alba-Golden Young Farmers host a livestock show Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Hugh Ragsdale Agriscience Center at Alba-Golden School. Gates open at 5 a.m. with registration from 7-9 and the show … more

The Lake Country Symphonic Band will have two concerts in October The first is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2 followed by another one at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The Fantastic Fall Festival of … more

The last time the Monitor interviewed local artist Rachel Swasso, she was realizing the gift of sketch art. The interview ran in the July 23, 2020 edition and recounted her development as a burgeoning artist, from initial sketches of characters of “Lord of the Rings” to portraitures of family and friends.  more