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Cute pet?

How cute is your pet? The Pilot Club of Mineola will hold its second annual “Cutest Pet” Contest at the Iron Horse Festival, Saturday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $20 with 1st, … more

9/25/25 08:40 AM

Iron Horse Heritage Festival rolls into town

Pies, pets, performances and more will fill the streets of downtown Mineola Saturday for the Iron Horse Heritage Festival – a community celebration since the early 1990s. The festival … more

9/25/25 08:35 AM

Rose Hill church holding revival

Rose Hill Baptist Church announces a powerful series of revival services Sept. 21 to 24 at 1420 County Road 2460, Mineola. more

9/18/25 08:22 AM

Legion hosts annual fall gun show

Carl E. Azbell American Legion Post 340 will present its Fall Gun Show Sept. 20-21. Outdoor sportsmen, hunters and gun enthusiasts will converge on the Winnsboro City Civic Center at the … more

9/11/25 07:48 AM

Nature Fest returning after hiatus

Nature Fest returns to the Mineola Nature Preserve Oct. 17-18 at the Mineola Nature Preserve. The event was last held in 2016. Friday evening’s events from 6-9:30 include hot dogs, … more

9/11/25 07:42 AM

Tips for Tots and hay show raise money to assist county’s youth

Support Wood County youth with a pair of important events next week. The 10th annual Tips for Tots benefiting the Wood County Child Welfare and Protection Board is Monday, Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m. … more

9/4/25 08:03 AM

New fall schedule revealed for Wood County Old Settlers Reunion

The Wood County Old Settlers Reunion has announced its schedule for the new dates of Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Quitman. Gospel Night Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6-9 p.m. Gov. Hogg City Park Pavilion … more

9/4/25 08:02 AM

Fall native plant sales planned by society

Native plants play a vital role in supporting biodiversity, pollinators and wildlife. They are drought-tolerant; provide food and habitat for birds, butterflies, bees and other wildlife; don’t … more

9/4/25 08:02 AM

Pilot Club hosting benefit sports movie

Who doesn’t like a great sports movie? Even the team at ESPN agree that “Hoosiers” is one of the best sports shows ever. The Pilot Club of Mineola will sponsor the movie on Tuesday, … more

8/28/25 08:03 AM

Breakfast benefits Bread of Life food pantry

The monthly Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by the Broad Street Church of Christ of Mineola at 440 W. Broad St. Saturday, Aug. 23. All you can eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, … more

8/21/25 08:51 AM

Todd Brewer Band returning to headline Mineola’s Iron Horse Heritage Festival

For the second consecutive year, local favorite The Todd Brewer Band will perform from the iconic Mineola gazebo as the centerpiece music talent for the 2025 Iron Horse Heritage Festival in historic … more

8/21/25 08:20 AM

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet coming to WCA

The Winnsboro Center for the Arts community theater presents Romeo and Juliet. Performances are scheduled Aug. 15, 16 and 17 and Aug. 22, 23 and 24. Show time on Fridays and Saturdays is 7:30 … more

8/14/25 08:25 AM

Blood drive planned in Quitman

The Quitman Rotary Club will host a blood drive Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the First United Methodist Church in Quitman from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All donors will receive a weekend tote as a thank you … more

8/14/25 08:25 AM

Iron Horse Heritage Fest upcoming

Mineola prepares to celebrate the annual the Iron Horse Heritage Festival in downtown on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be music, entertainment, weenie dog races, … more

8/14/25 08:24 AM

County marks war’s end 80th anniversary

The Wood County Historical Commission will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with an open house and reception. The commission’s Archive and Research Center will … more

8/14/25 08:10 AM

Caraday plans back-to-school community event

Caraday Healthcare of Mineola celebrates back to school with a community fun day Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 716 Mimosa. The day will feature gelly ball, pony rides, crafts, … more

8/7/25 08:51 AM

Quitman Masons plan annual school supplies giveaway

Headlight Masonic Lodge 124 PHA of Quitman will have its annual back-to-school supplies giveaway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Brocks Chapel United Methodist Church, 206 Clark St. … more

7/31/25 08:14 AM

Kiwanis Club hosting events for children

Mineola Kiwanis Club will hold two events on Saturday, Aug. 2 geared toward the community’s children. The club will be hosting a variety of games at the mini-train depot at Iron Horse … more

7/31/25 08:14 AM

Star-gazing event at nature preserve

The Mineola Nature Preserve in conjunction with The Astronomical Society of East Texas will present a Star Gazing at the Mineola Nature Preserve on Friday, July 25. This is a free program and … more

7/22/25 05:17 PM

Church hosting its homecoming

Rose Hill Baptist Church in Mineola invites the community to its annual homecoming service on Sunday, July 20 at 10 a.m. at 1420 County Road 2460. Guest speaker Adam McMahon plans an … more

7/10/25 08:35 AM