The Friends of the Mineola Library will host a meet and greet for all who want to learn more about the Friends group. It will be held Friday, Oct. 21 at the Mineola Library, N. Pacific at Blair, … more

Quitman Mayor Randy Dunn (right) awarded the “Mayor’s Choice” Award to R.T. Bridges at Saturday’s Classics and Coffee on the courthouse square. The Nov. 19 Classics and Coffee … more

Though the breeze may have felt nice Saturday morning, it made for some less that ideal conditions to view the dozens of quilts suspended between the trees in Jim Hogg Park for the annual Quilts in the Park. more

The third annual benefit first responder softball tournament hosted by the district attorney’s office to team up against domestic abuse was held Saturday in Quitman. more

Cornhole competitors converged on downtown Alba Saturday afternoon for some friendly fire at the boards for a second year running, before the annual fish fry to raise funds for the Alba Volunteer Fire Dept. more

The monthly benefit breakfast for the Bread of Life food pantry ministry in Mineola will be Saturday, Oct. 22 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 612 N. Newsom St. Donations will … more

There are many events throughout the year in Wood County. They reflect the unique nature of the communities and the folks who give them life. Some of the events are purpose-driven and some celebrate anniversaries of heritage. Then, there is the Golden Sweet Potato Festival. more

Stitchin’ Heaven in Quitman will host a Quilts of Valor ceremony and luncheon Friday, Nov. 11 at 11:11 a.m. more

The Family Life Center at Holly Brook Baptist Church, Hawkins, will be transformed Saturday, Oct. 15 when local artists and crafters display their handmade articles... more

The board of the Mineola Civic Center is hosting a reception to honor retiring director Nancy Murphy on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 4-6 p.m. in the civic center Magnolia Room and the public is invited to come by and wish her well on her retirement. 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