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Volunteer spent 20 years with Grace Community Healthcare

After nearly 20 years of faithful service, Mineola resident Gay Morrow is “retiring” from her volunteer position at the Grace Community Healthcare Clinic. Morrow held a vital role … more
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LCSB adds indoor concert to patriotic musical lineup

The city of Mineola and the Lake Country Symphonic Band will once again combine forces for a 4th of July spectacle. And the band will add an extra opportunity to hear their selections of … more

Bringing back beauty of property

Like many children, Toni Border enjoyed being outside, digging in the dirt. As an adult, that hasn’t changed at all. When she was house hunting in Mineola four years ago, she was … more

A day at the lake

Young anglers in Wood County took advantage of good conditions Saturday morning at Lake Fork to participate in the annual Kid Fish event at the Sabine River Authority headquarters. Axel Delgadillo … more

Some of that old-time religion

The First Baptist Church in Quitman kicked off its 175th anniversary celebration with an old-fashioned brush arbor service Sunday, complete with period clothing and transportation. Bella Allen and … more

Blood drive to be held on June 11 at Peoples Co-op

Peoples Telephone Cooperative and Carter BloodCare will offer beach towels in June when they host a blood drive Wednesday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peoples office, 102 N. Stephens St. in … more

Faith Baptist hosting annual community block party

Faith Baptist Church of Quitman will hold VBS EXPRESS PLUS on Saturday, June 7. The event will start at 3 p.m. with a one-session Vacation Bible School. A family-oriented Community Block Party will … more

Blood drives set at Mineola Walmart June 3, People’s Telephone June 11

Walmart and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive Tuesday, June 3 from 2-5 p.m. at the store at 1325 NE Loop 564 in Mineola. Everyone who donates blood with Carter BloodCare in June will get … more

Free summer meals available in Winnsboro

This summer, Winnsboro ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program … more

Roberts home named yard of month

Many homeowners immediately think of foundation plantings when dreaming of landscaping their property. Having a neat bed of shrubs and flowers along the front of their home looks and feels just … more

The girls and boys of summer

While the Sassy Sluggers of Quitman hosted the Mineola Queen Bees in Quitman last Tuesday (first two photos), a full slate of games were on the offering in Mineola last Thursday. They included … more

In honor of those who gave all

Wood County paused briefly but somberly in the district courthouse in Quitman Monday morning in remembrance of those who gave their lives in defense of the nation and democracy. The ceremony, … more

Mineola Pilots mark 60 years of benefiting the community

Sixty years of “Friendship & Service” was celebrated last week during the annual installation of officers for the Pilot Club of Mineola.   The club was chartered by the Pilot Club of Tyler on May 11, 1965 at Herm’s Restaurant on Hwy. 80 West in Mineola. more

Quitman invites citizen input

The City of Quitman will be hosting a community meeting for all Quitman citizens at the Quitman Public Library on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. more
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Winnsboro book fest draws characters

Meet Captain Sanders. No, not “Colonel” Sanders – that’s an entirely different genre of character. more
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Donkeys put different spin on basketball

Had you been at the Alba-Golden ISD gymnasium on Monday evening, May 5, you might have heard the familiar rubber squeal of shoe soles on the floor. However, it wasn’t sneaker soles, it was … more
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Mineola Kiwanis club celebrating 50th anniversary all year long

Tony Pegues,, who served as the first secretary of the Mineola Kiwanis Club, was guest for the club’s annual business meeting last Tuesday, April 29. He and President Sam Curry, who also served … more

Quitman Rotary hosting lifesaving blood drive

The Quitman Rotary Club began hosting blood drives May 17, 2023. Since that time it has collected 253 blood product units. The next blood drive is Tuesday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at … more

Hudsons continue to benefit community

Kindness Kottage and Mineola ISD technology each received a donation of $5,504 as the 2025 recipients of the Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation. The Hudson Foundation was established in … more

Kiwanians honor Jones

George Jones was honored as Mineola Kiwanis Club Citizen of the Month for April. Since becoming manager for the Select Theater/Lake Country Playhouse, George has introduced a number of creative ideas … more
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