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Wood County Sheriff's Report

May 6  Deputy Swann, transport, Quitman ER; ER nurses advised subject made suicidal statements and needed transport for treatment, subject transported. Deputy Whisenhunt, suspicious person, … more

5/21/26 10:04 AM

May 8 5:12 a.m., assist other agency, Meredith Street, 911 open line disconnected, caller later advised they had fallen and were having trouble breathing, EMS contacted, patient transported by EMS. … more

5/21/26 10:03 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

May 7  10:22 a.m., controlled burning (authorized), 1030 Sycamore St.; 10:33 a.m., confined cooking/appliance fire, 22408 Matins Ln. May 8  5:08 p.m., citizen assist/lift assist, … more

5/21/26 10:02 AM

Southern New Hampshire University announces spring 2026 dean's list

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. The spring term runs from January through May. Students named to the … more

5/21/26 09:59 AM

City of Quitman invites community to Memorial Day service

The City of Quitman invites residents and visitors to attend the annual Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Wood County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St., Quitman. Hosted by … more

5/21/26 09:59 AM

Fannie Marchman Garden Club hosts garden tours

Members of the Fannie Marchman Garden Club will continue celebrating their 90th anniversary Saturday, May 30, with a tour of four lush gardens and educational programs at Gray’s Nursery throughout … more

By Carley Tucker | 5/21/26 09:57 AM

Remembering the reason for Memorial Day

For many families, Memorial Day is a mix of profound sadness and pride, revisited grief and condolement. There is no single answer to what emotions this day rends out of families who have lost loved … more

By John Arbter | 5/21/26 09:56 AM

Quitman community rallies for veterans at Ruck for the Fallen

“Memorial Day is not just a long weekend, cookouts and time off — it’s about honoring the men and women who gave everything in service to this nation.” Those were the … more

By Carley Tucker | 5/21/26 09:51 AM

Lady Jackets defeat Whitesboro 11-0 in first round regional action

The Caddo Mills High School Baseball/Softball Complex is as beautifully-done a set of fields as there is in Texas. It is so new that it still smells like calk. On such a field, it would make sense … more

By John Arbter | 5/15/26 02:53 PM

Broadstreet Bank board member celebrating 22 years of service

Nan Saucier is retiring on May 19 as Broadstreet Bank celebrates her 22 years of board service. Nan has served her community on the Broadstreet Bank board and the Texas Community Bancshares board, in … more

5/14/26 11:07 AM

Local educators honored during Epsilon Gamma gathering

Members of Epsilon Gamma gathered for their end-of-year meeting on Saturday, April 25, at Café U in Mineola, celebrating fellowship, service, and dedication to education through Delta Kappa Gamma. … more

5/14/26 11:05 AM

Sales tax revenues increase throughout Wood county

Every Wood County city that collects sales taxes showed increased revenues in May compared to the same period last year. However, two of the six cities still have lower total collections for the … more

5/14/26 11:04 AM

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5/14/26 11:01 AM

Local students explore agriculture and safety through interactive learning

Hands-on learning and community partnerships came together this week as the annual Ag Safety Day returned to Wood County for a third year under the direction of Agrilife Extension Agent Lyndsey … more

By Carley Tucker | 5/14/26 10:23 AM

Cartwright Community Center holds ribbon cutting

Dozens of members of the Cartwright community came together Saturday morning to celebrate the opening of the Cartwright Community Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Cartwright Baptist Church … more

By Carley Tucker | 5/14/26 10:22 AM

Southside Church of Christ to host Family Fellowship Breakfast

The Southside Church of Christ in Mineola will host its Family Fellowship Breakfast on Saturday morning, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. All are welcome, and the breakfast is free. The church is … more

5/14/26 10:22 AM

Commissioners accept resignation of longtime IT Director John Bell

Wood County Commissioners approved the resignation of longtime county IT Director John Bell as they ran through a short agenda in a matter of minutes at Tuesday’s meeting. Bell, who lives in … more

By Larry Tucker | 5/14/26 10:20 AM

Jim Harder, longtime Mineola businessman, civic leader and bank director, dies at 82

Longtime Mineola community leader Jim Harder, 82, passed away Friday, April 24. Among his numerous accomplishments and engagements, he was a car dealer, home developer and bank director. Harder and … more

5/14/26 10:16 AM

Early voting begins May 18 for Primary Runoff Elections

Early voting for the May 26 Primary Runoff Elections will be held Monday, May 18, through Friday, May 22, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wood County Annex Building, 200 W. Bermuda St., in Quitman. more

5/14/26 10:15 AM

Mineola Baccalaureate service announced

Mineola High School’s Baccalaureate service will be held Sunday, May 17, at 6 p.m. at the Addie McFarland Center, 708 Stone St. The event will provide an opportunity for fun and fellowship with … more

5/14/26 10:15 AM