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County cities working to comply with new law

Wood County residents have recently engaged in lively conversations both online and at all the local coffee shops and breakfast places as citizens discuss Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s … more
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County voters to decide Alba-Golden bond, city councils and more

Wood County voters head to the polls Saturday to decide a school bond in Alba-Golden, city council members in Alba, Hawkins and Winnsboro, Winnsboro school board members and the status of the Ramey … more

Slow down in work zones

Highway work is dangerous work, often just inches away from speeding traffic. Help keep workers and everyone on the road safe by slowing down in work zones and driving like a Texan: kind, courteous … more

Business is booming

Lifevac kits donated to sheriff’s office

American Legion Post 340 in Winnsboro will distribute Lifevac kits, a choking rescue device, to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, April 29 at 10 a.m. at the Wood County Justice Center. … more

The following cases were heard in 402nd District Court on Wednesday, April 17

Adjudication Jesse Tobuas Schnitzus, Winnsboro, possession of a controlled substance (PCS) penalty group one (PG1), one gram or more but less than 4, third degree felony, six years in state … more

WCEC scholarships announced

Wood County Electric Cooperative (WCEC) has awarded Power My World scholarships to 38 area students totaling $76,000. These $2,000 scholarships will assist high school seniors across WCEC’s … more

Mineola and Alba-Golden one-act plays advance to regional contest

The Mineola and Alba-Golden High School one-act play casts and crews have won their area contests and advanced to the regional final, vying for a chance to compete in the UIL state contest. This … more

Quitman FFA competes this week

The following Quitman FFA chapter members and teams have qualified for state competition in the Career Development Events held last week. They will compete this week in Huntsville and Stephenville. … more

Mineola FFA earns place in coming competition

The Mineola FFA chapter’s Career Development Events teams had a successful day at the Area Contest held at East Texas A&M April 13-14. The following teams punched their ticket to the state … more

Runners rally, students draw to mark 15 years in Alba

Art and history came together as students and community members celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Alba Public Library and Museum. A student art exhibit, “Every Picture Tells a Story,” … more
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A crème de la ice cream life: Nelda and Will Cox

Creamy goodness. That might be the best description for the soft-serve ice cream which many remember being served at Dairy Queens throughout Texas 50 or so years ago. There was good reason for that … more
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Early voting continues

Early voting continues through Tuesday, April 28 for several municipal and school elections around Wood County on May 2. The Alba-Golden school district is asking voters to approve $20.6 million … more

QISD construction projects ongoing despite rain

Dirt is flying on the Quitman school district’s construction projects, approved by voters last May. Rainy weather has delayed the projects somewhat, but they remain on track, Superintendent … more

State flower blooms downtown

Hwy. 80 shoppers descend

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

April 8 Sgt. Williams, Deputy Smith, Deputy Whisenhunt, burglary in progress, FM 1801; caller missing items from residence, deputies did not observe forced entry, no suspect provided, offense … more

Mineola Police Report

April 11 3:59 a.m., suspicious vehicle, 300 blk E. Broad, no offense. 6:39 a.m., welfare concern, 1500 blk Bromberg, subject contacted. 7:43 a.m., assist other agency, W. McDonald, … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

April 9 12:22 p.m., TX 37, motor vehicle collision, no injuries; 3:57 p.m., CR 462, medical call. April 10 12:30 p.m., N. Johnson, medical call. Aril 11 7:41 a.m., W. … more

Life group now meeting in Mineola

An informal life group, come as you are, is now meeting at Tacos Tacos Tacos in Mineola. The group is for those who are struggling, hurting, going through hard times, or experiencing grief. Come for … more
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