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Mineola garden club names yard of the month

Brian and Brenda Ray bought their home at 416 Pamela Dr. in Mineola in August 2015. Soon after, they replaced a row of shrubs, some dead, with a less formal bed sporting a crepe myrtle tree … more

10/26/23 08:14 AM

Chamber cuts ribbon at pavilion

The newly-reconstructed pavilion at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman was officially dedicated with a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon. more

10/26/23 08:14 AM

Kiwanis Citizen of the Month

Mineola Mayor Jayne Lankford was honored as the Mineola Kiwanis Citizen of the Month for September. She can be seen at every event in town, supporting the citizens of the city. Kiwanis President … more

10/19/23 07:14 AM

Partial eclipse is a start

The solar eclipse which reached approximately eighty-percent annularity over Wood County provided plenty of spectacle to warrant a gathering in front of Quitman Middle School midday Saturday. more

10/19/23 07:14 AM

Sound of the Swarm

Mineola's own Sound of the Swarm won the 2021 marching band championship, and we were there to document it. more

By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/17/21 07:59 PM

It's Christmas time in Wood County

Quitman and Mineola held Christmas parades through their respective downtowns on Saturday and they were a sight to see. more

12/11/19 10:12 PM

Mineola Marches, Swarms State

11/21/19 07:11 PM

Thanksgiving round-up

11/15/17 01:30 AM

Thanksgiving round-up

11/15/17 01:30 AM

Holiday happenings

Fourth of July celebration photos around Wood County. more

7/12/17 01:30 AM

Holiday happenings

Fourth of July celebration photos around Wood County. more

7/12/17 01:30 AM

Graduation in Wood County

6/7/17 01:30 AM

Graduation in Wood County

6/7/17 01:30 AM

Mineola, Quitman seniors to graduate Friday

Mineola, Quitman seniors to graduate Friday. Here is the commencement information for both schools. more

5/31/17 01:30 AM

Mineola, Quitman seniors to graduate Friday

Mineola, Quitman seniors to graduate Friday. Here is the commencement information for both schools. more

5/31/17 01:30 AM

Newspaper Merger

Important announcement about your hometown newspaper! more

7/26/16 08:00 PM

Golf Cart accident claims life of Skyie Parks

7/26/16 08:00 PM

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Special Olympics returns in style

Thursday, April 11

After a five-year absence, over 150 athletes from Como-Pickton, Cedar Creek and Upshur and Wood Counties competed for special recognition at a state-sanctioned Special Olympics track and field meet at the Quitman High School track field on Friday, April 5.

Two seeking Ward Three city council position

Thursday, April 11

Only one of the three seats up for election on the Mineola City Council this year is being contested. Crystal Arcand has challenged 2-term incumbent Cassandra Sampson for the Ward Three seat. …

Residents on Hwy. 37 north of Mineola petitioning for center turning lane

Thursday, April 11

Residents who live north of Mineola are petitioning the Texas Dept. of Transportation to extend the center turn lane along Hwy. 37.

Property owners given more time to clean up locations in Quitman

Thursday, April 11

Citizens and commissioners came head-to-head at Thursday night’s Quitman Building and Standards Commission meeting. With the tension in the air almost tangible, the board decided after nearly two hours of deliberation...

Eclipsed!

Thursday, April 11

Two predictions surrounding Monday’s total solar eclipse in East Texas largely failed to come true. The clouds were thin to non-existent during the time of totality around 1:40 p.m., and the expected traffic jams did not materialize.

Symphonic band presents Christmas concert

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Come on over to Mineola’s beautiful Historic Select Theater and hear the Lake Country Symphonic Band’s Christmasy “Everything Christmas” concert.

Concerts are Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Mike Holbrook is back in the director’s seat, so it’s sure to be a fun-filled couple of hours.