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Church schedules annual festival

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Emory is hosting its 2nd annual Multicultural Festival. Funds will be used for the building of our new church on FM 515. The festival is Saturday, Oct. … more

10/3/24 08:52 AM

Annual meeting set by New Hope Cemetery Assoc.

The annual meeting of the New Hope Cemetery Association of Wood County will be at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 6. There will be a business meeting, a history of the community, and hymns, followed by dinner … more

10/3/24 08:50 AM

Church celebrating 164 years

Though the Ebenezer Baptist Church has been a lighthouse to the Quitman community for over 163 years, it will celebrate its first homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 21 to celebrate its 164th anniversary. … more

9/19/24 09:54 AM

Music acts headlining Iron Horse Heritage Festival

Mineola music mainstays Todd Brewer and Cody Norman headline live entertainment at the Iron Horse Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 28 in historic downtown Mineola from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Norman … more

9/19/24 08:21 AM

Quitman park hosts county health fair

Health Fair in the Park returns to Quitman on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at Jim Hogg City Park and the Carroll Green Civic Center. The event will include healthy and delicious food … more

9/19/24 08:21 AM

Quitman High School homecoming 2024

Quitman High School homecoming parade through downtown starts at 2 p.m. Friday. The Bulldogs will be taking on Eustace with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Homecoming ceremonies will be held at halftime. The … more

9/19/24 08:19 AM

Alba-Golden High School homecoming 2024

The Alba-Golden homecoming court, at left, includes, back from left, duchesses, sophomore Mya Smith, freshman Isabella Bongiorno and junior Kenzie Hartsell; queen nominees Lainey Wright, Landrie … more

9/19/24 08:18 AM

MHS Class of ‘74 planning reunion

The Mineola High School class of 1974 is hosting its 50th class reunion Nov. 1-2, to coincide with the Yellowjackets football homecoming weekend. A casual tailgating party will be held Friday, … more

9/12/24 08:29 AM

Benefit breakfast Saturday

The monthly Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by New Hope Baptist Church, 3855 FM 1801, on Saturday, Sept. 7. All you can eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, … more

9/5/24 07:59 AM

Pilot Club sponsoring cutest pet at Iron Horse Festival

A new event will be added to the Iron Horse Heritage Festival in Mineola Saturday, Sept. 28. The Mineola Pilot Club is sponsoring the Cutest Pet Contest. This will take place at 2 … more

9/5/24 07:58 AM

Old and new events on tap

It will be a busy few days Sunday through Tuesday as some traditional and some new events take place. The Promise of Peace Gardens is bringing the Okapalooza to Wood County. The event has … more

9/5/24 07:57 AM

Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering returning on Sept. 27-28

Winnsboro Center for the Arts announces the 2024 Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28. The event celebrates the spirit of the Old … more

8/30/24 09:55 AM

Weenie dogs returning to highlight Iron Horse

It’s a 50-foot sometimes chaotic dash to greatness at the 2024 Dominoes Weenie Dog Race at Mineola’s Iron Horse Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28 in historic downtown … more

8/21/24 04:14 PM

Breakfast benefits Bread of Life food pantry

Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by Broad Street Church of Christ in Mineola on Saturday, Aug. 17. The all-you-can-eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, … more

8/15/24 10:16 AM

Tony LeGrow to address genealogy society

The Wood County Genealogy Society will meet Monday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library. Tony LeGrow will bring the program on “Marathon of Hope.” Tony was … more

8/15/24 08:09 AM

Extension plans Alzheimer’s program

Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Service, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter, is bringing a free program series to Quitman on “Know the 10 Signs … more

8/15/24 08:07 AM

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

8/8/24 09:12 AM

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

8/8/24 08:04 AM

Mineola ISD welcomes public to view new primary campus

Mineola will dedicate its first new campus in several decades Friday with a ribbon cutting and related events at the new Primary School on NE Loop 564 at 10 a.m. School tours will be offered by … more

8/8/24 07:58 AM

Mineola church hosting simulcast event Aug. 24

Northside Church in Mineola will host the Going Beyond Simulcast with Priscilla Shirer, an event that brings women together for a day of powerful teaching, worship with Anthony Evans, and prayer on … more

8/1/24 11:06 AM