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Mineola Fire Department Report

June 18 Medical call, illness, unconscious victim, 370 County Road 2840, Mineola; medical call, illness, stroke/CVA, 650 W. Kilpatrick St., Mineola; medical call, injury/trauma, motor vehicle … more

Mineola Police Report

June 20 12:25 a.m., public assist, N. Newsom Street, resident reported leaving a gas burner on overnight. Burner was turned off, no gas leak detected, fire department assisted with ventilation, scene … more

Wood County Sheriff's Report

June 17 Deputy Hammond conducted a traffic stop on County Road 4430. A probable cause search was conducted, and Angela Attaway was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and child … more

California man gets 15 years after jury rejects probation

Arne Arthur Oliver, 46, of California, was sentenced by a Wood County jury on June 17 to 15 years confinement, five years short of the maximum sentence of 20 years, in the Texas Department of … more

Seen Around Town

Wood County Airport hosts flight safety presentation at open house

The Wood County Airport welcomed pilots, aviation enthusiasts and community members Saturday for an open house event highlighted by educational demonstrations and discussions on flight safety and … more
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Horsefeathers: where art, family and community meet

Step inside Horsefeathers Art Market in Mineola, and it quickly becomes clear that this is more than a shop. Every shelf, wall and display tells a story. A handcrafted piece of jewelry leads to a … more
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UT Health East Texas urges safety this Fourth of July

As families across East Texas prepare to celebrate Independence Day, UT Health East Texas is reminding the community to put safety first. Each year, thousands of people nationwide require medical … more

Sizzlin’ Seniors expands to meet growing demand

What began as a simple effort to promote wellness and fellowship among local seniors has quickly grown into something much larger. The Sizzlin’ Seniors Water Aerobics and Yoga program at the … more
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Stitches of Love: Alba First Methodist Quilters continue 20-year ministry of service

On Thursday mornings at Alba First Methodist Church, the hum of sewing machines and the chatter of friends fill a small quilting room where fabric, thread and faith come together in a ministry that … more
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Phil Major honored for 50 years of newspaper work

Recently retired Wood County Monitor owner and publisher Phil Major was honored with a Golden 50 Award from the Texas Press Association at its annual summer convention held June 18-20 in Dallas. … more
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Serving with purpose: Wood County Marine Corps League expands mission of community care

For many people, the sight of Santa Claus signals the arrival of the Christmas season. In Wood County this year, however, Santa is trading snowflakes for sunshine as he makes special appearances … more
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Bri Bagwell brings music, stories and Texas spirit to Winnsboro

Texas country music fans packed the Bowery Stage on Friday night as award-winning singer-songwriter Bri Bagwell delivered an intimate acoustic performance filled with music, storytelling and … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

June 11 8:39 a.m., fire, structure fire, structural involvement, 3677 S FM 17, Alba; 8:31 p.m., hazardous situation, motor vehicle collision, no injury, W Loop 564 & N US Highway 69, Mineola. … more

Mineola Police Report

June 13 12:24 a.m., traffic stop/arrest, 2200 N. Pacific, vehicle failed to yield during traffic stop, DWI investigation conducted, driver transported to UT Health for consensual blood draw and then … more

Wood County Sheriff's Report

June 10 Deputy George took an assault report in the lobby. The caller advised her husband placed a knife to her stomach during an argument. An offense report was completed. Sgt. Cox was dispatched to … more

UT Tyler announces 2026 Jazz Camp June 22–26

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Performing Arts will host its 2026 Jazz Camp June 22 – 26, bringing together middle school, high school, collegiate and adult musicians for a week of … more

WCEDC highlights HOT grant program, tourism growth and quality-of-life initiatives

By CARLEY TUCKER news@wood.cm The Wood County Economic Development Commission received an extensive update on the county’s hotel occupancy tax grant program and heard a presentation on … more
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Wood County Yesteryear

Today, as never before, the world is brimming over, palpitant with the fullness. And yet so many of us fail to sense it, to so many of us a primrose is but a primrose, a fallen leaf but a dead thing. … more

Southside Church of Christ to host annual free health fair June 27

A Wood County veteran’s decades of military service will be celebrated later this month during a retirement event at Heroes Ranch. Theresa Hairston, co-owner of Lake Fork Tackle Shop, will be … more
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