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Many organizations taking on food challenges

There are lots of resources to assist Wood County residents with food-related needs. From meals delivered to the elderly, to statewide programs aimed at helping low-income residents with grocery … more
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Center offers more pickle ball courts

Mineola Civic Center directors dedicated the center’s new pickle ball courts last Friday. more

Medical resources available to county citizens facing challenges

This is the first in a series concerning resources available to Wood County residents. While several variations of summer bugs are going around, citizens of Wood County and beyond are looking … more
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Quitman church, club hosting blood drive

The next blood drive sponsored by the Quitman Rotary Club will take place Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quitman First United Methodist Church, 406 Lane St. Carter BloodCare will … more

Historic Kirk home named August yard of the month

There are some structures that demand attention, with their architectural dignity and quiet elegance. Such a house is 311 E. Kilpatrick in Mineola, formerly a bed and breakfast, now a stately … more

Sportsman’s group celebrating 25 years

A familiar site on Lake Fork during bass tournaments is the live-release-boat (LRB) provided by Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association (LFSA). The survival rate of fish brought to LFSA’s LRB … more

MISD teacher publishes first book, real-world Bible study for children

“It started out with me and my kids. I wanted them to have a Bible study that we could do together, that we could enjoy.” Alicia Stewart, a teacher of 7th grade English at Mineola … more

Rotarians ready Hot Wheels event

Mineola Rotarians gathered Sunday afternoon at Greg Hollen’s house and built a pair of Hot Wheels tracks for this coming Saturday’s 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot Wheels Run at Mineola’s … more

Getting ready for school

Mineola Kiwanis Club distributed free school supplies Saturday morning at the Mineola Civic Center pavilion to Mineola and Alba-Golden students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade, as well as … more

Quitman ex earns honor

Jasmine Russell, left, a 2008 graduate of Quitman High School, was recently honored by the Safety Committee with certificates of Safety Awareness Idea Submission for the Texas Health and Human … more

Church expanding

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, east of Mineola, held a groundbreaking ceremony Sunday for its new multi-purpose building which will be constructed on the west side of the church. The church celebrated … more

Classics for a cause

Classic vehicles graced the parking lot at Meredith Memorial Stadium in Mineola Saturday for the benefit car show co-sponsored by the Mineola Kiwanis, Pilot and Rotary Clubs. more

Record families come to free food bank

The East Texas Food Bank’s mobile pantry set a record in Wood County last week, distributing food to 806 families at the Mineola location. The two locations, in Quitman and Mineola, have … more

Old Settlers Reunion ready to roll

The 121st Old Settlers Reunion will kick off on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. at Governor Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. There will be lots of activities, music, local artisans and food trucks set up … more
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Alley becomes gallery

Artist Alley in Mineola has kicked off with works from students at the University of Texas at Tyler. The ribbon cutting for the art installation has been postponed. It runs west two blocks from … more

Marchman Garden Club elects 2024-25 officers

At the July Fannie Marchman Garden Club meeting, the speaker was Diane Black, president of the “Lakes and Pines” chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Her video presentation … more

Pastor’s simple message: to love one another

Near the end of an interview with Father (Fr.) Lawrence Love of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Mineola, the pastor was asked what simple recommendations he would make in a country which … more
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County history recorded

We’ve all thought it, or something like it. “I wish I had recorded more of what Grandma used to tell me about.” “I wish I could remember the stories Great-Grandpa … more
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Burge presenting program

Wood County Genealogy Society will meet Monday, July 15 at 5 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library. The speaker will be Saundra Burge. Her topic will be “The History of Alba.” … more

Lake Brenda home named yard of the month

As a teenager, Jan Scurlock learned to love gardening from an aunt who let her water some asparagus ferns while teaching her planting and propagating skills. She became fascinated by gardening … more
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