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Holiday home tour set Dec. 7 in Mineola

The Mineola Landmark Commission will host the “Homes for the Holidays” Tour of Homes on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased on the day of the tour at … more

12/4/25 08:30 AM

Communities schedule numerous Christmas activities

A busy schedule of holiday events began Thanksgiving night with the lighting of the courthouse Christmas tree in Quitman and continues with lots of activities this week and beyond. Alba will … more

12/4/25 08:29 AM

Quitman holiday events scheduled

For yet another year, Quitman’s Hometown Christmas event is set up to be a fun occasion. This idyllic Christmas event, which has been in the works for several years, is slated to include snow … more

11/27/25 09:41 PM

Trout fishing returns to nature preserve

Just in time for the holiday season, rainbow trout arrives at waterbodies across the state for the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will … more

11/27/25 09:36 PM

Quitman holiday events scheduled

Quitman starts the holiday season Thanksgiving night with the tree-lighting on the courthouse square at 8 p.m. along with storybook reading and Black Friday shopping. The Hometown Christmas … more

11/20/25 08:28 AM

Breakfast Saturday benefits food bank

The monthly Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 304 S. Stone St., Mineola, Saturday, Nov. 22. more

11/20/25 08:21 AM

C&S radio auction moves to Friday

The Mineola Caring & Sharing auction is being moved to Friday this year. The event has traditionally been held on a Saturday. The times will be the same, kicking off at 8 a.m. and going … more

11/20/25 08:20 AM

Mineola holiday tour of homes Dec. 7

The Mineola Landmark Commission will host its “Homes for the Holidays” Home Tour on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased in advance at City Hall … more

11/20/25 08:18 AM

Friendsgiving offers holiday meal, fellowship

The Mineola Community Friends (MCF) nonprofit, in conjunction with other beloved Mineola local businesses, is putting on a completely free Friendsgiving event once again. The … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/20/25 08:16 AM

Speaker highlighting county ancestors

The Wood County Genealogical Society will meet Monday, Nov. 17 at the Quitman Public Library at 5 p.m. Guest speaker will be Robert Mark Conger, PhD., who will be presenting a program on his … more

11/13/25 08:24 AM

Busy weekend of Christmas events set in Mineola

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6. more

11/13/25 08:20 AM

FBC Quitman marking 175th

Sunday, Nov. 16 will see a big celebration near downtown Quitman: the 175th anniversary of First Baptist Church. “We are part of something historic,” said Pastor Joel McMullan. … more

11/13/25 08:18 AM

Move to fall draws crowds for reunion

While it may be more than 120 years old, the Wood County Old Settlers Reunion felt fresh and new this year with a revised schedule and exciting additions. “Gospel and Gumbo” night … more

By CARLEY TUCKER | 11/6/25 08:24 AM

Communities schedule Halloween events Friday

The traditional downtown Mineola trick or treating will be held on Friday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. The mini-train at Iron Horse Square Park will also be running from 5-8 p.m. Quitman will have its … more

10/30/25 08:25 AM

Josh Abbott Band headlines County Old Settlers Reunion

Texas country favorites the Josh Abbott Band will close out this year’s Wood County Old Settlers Reunion with a Saturday night concert that’s sure to draw a crowd. The show will take … more

By CARLEY TUCKER | 10/30/25 08:14 AM

Blood drives next week in Quitman and Mineola

Quitman Quitman Rotary Club will host a blood drive Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the First United methodist Church of Quitman from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Link to schedule a FUMC Quitman appointment: … more

10/23/25 08:28 AM

Family friendly farm festival set for Saturday

Lottie Bug Farms in Hawkins, owned by the Lilley family, has cute, neat and interesting things going on year-round. But for their 3rd annual Fall At The Farm festival, they are pulling out all the … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 10/23/25 08:26 AM

Golden celebrating its historic potatoes

The 41st Golden Sweet Potato Festival has a full lineup of activities leading up to festival day on Saturday, Oct. 25. The second of two pageant nights is Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at the … more

10/23/25 08:23 AM

Parade to honor veterans on Nov. 8

Mineola will honor area military veterans with a parade on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11:11 a.m. through the downtown area. The theme is Women in the Military. A program will follow the parade at … more

10/16/25 08:25 AM

Old Settlers Reunion has full lineup for fall move

The 2025 Wood County Old Settlers Reunion is set to kick off on Wednesday, Oct. 29, and continue through Saturday, Nov. 1, marking the first time in the event’s long history that it … more

By CARLEY TUCKER | 10/16/25 08:22 AM