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Wood County Arboretum to hold spring plant sale

Spring is here, and the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is hosting its annual spring plant sale to help celebrate the season. The annual event is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on … more

4/9/26 01:01 PM

Sunrise Easter service in Wood County

Easter Sunday morning saw only a few narrow clouds painted across the northern and eastern horizons. Behind and above them, the sky began to lighten, and promised that a brilliant sun would soon … more

By John Arbter | 4/9/26 01:01 PM

402nd District Court hears motions for adjudication

The 402nd District Court overheard several motions for adjudication on March 25. This decides whether a case is dismissed, or whether someone who has already received deferred adjudication is … more

4/9/26 01:01 PM

Fannie Marchman Garden Club April Yard of the Month

It’s surprising how often one small effort can result in a grand outcome. Mike and Sandi Whisenant planted a handful of bluebonnets near the street fronting their house, but were … more

4/9/26 01:00 PM

Pleas heard in 402nd District Court

The 402nd District Court heard 16 pleas between March 26 and 27. They are organized below by date. March 26 Ricky Dylan Seitz, Alba, furnish alcohol to a minor, class A misdemeanor, … more

4/9/26 01:00 PM

Wood County SSA holds inaugural dance

For the first time, a dance was created exclusively for students of Wood County SSA – an unforgettable evening made possible through the dedication and generosity of the Wood County SSA parents … more

4/9/26 01:00 PM

Wood County Junior Livestock Show raises funds, sets record in category

In a Sale of Champions that lasted just over 5 hours Friday night, April 3, the Wood County Junior Livestock show raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 4/9/26 12:57 PM

Alba City Council accepts resignation, discusses personnel

The Alba City Council moved through a packed agenda at its latest meeting, taking on a bit of everything from financial questions to staffing decisions to policy overhauls while setting the stage for … more

By Carley Tucker | 4/9/26 12:57 PM

Results from the 2026 Wood County Junior Livestock Show

Results for several categories of the 2026 Wood County Junior Livestock Show have been announced. Winners of the Market Steer, Commercial Heifers, Market Hogs, Dairy Heifers, Ag Mechanics, and Market … more

4/9/26 12:57 PM

Mineola Economic Development Commission discusses hotel build, downtown construction

The Mineola Economic Development Corporation approved an amendment tied to a proposed hotel development project. The change allows Social Network Group, LLC to assign its rights and obligations to … more

By Justin Kruse
justinkrusereporter@gmail.com | 4/9/26 12:55 PM

Mineola is denied appeal to keep Senior Hill artwork

An appeal by the city of Mineola to allow artwork painted along W. Patten St. by high school senior classes each spring has been denied. In a letter received by the city last week from George … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 4/9/26 12:54 PM

Mineola traffic crash leads to murder charges

Two 16-year-old juveniles involved in a traffic crash in Mineola Tuesday, Feb. 17 have been charged with murder after the unborn child of the driver of the other vehicle passed away last week. The … more

4/9/26 12:54 PM

Mineola Police Report

March 28 7:04 a.m., Padgett, drug offense; subject said there is weed in the mailbox, unable to locate. 10:20 a.m., public assist, N Newsom; officer approached by subject asking for ride, … more

4/9/26 11:09 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

March 26 3:07 p.m., FM 1805, fire: outside fire: wildfire – wildland March 28 2:19 p.m., Debby, medical call March 29 3:37 p.m., FM 3056, Hawkins, vegetation/grass fire; … more

4/9/26 11:09 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

March 25 Deputy Way, assault, Quitman ER. Victim said assaulted multiple times in last few months by suspect; offense report completed, case will be forwarded to investigations. … more

4/9/26 11:05 AM

Mineola Police Report

March 21 1:37 p.m., suspicious person, S Pacific; subject said three teenagers keep knocking on door, running through alley, cursing at her, officers unable to locate, subject wanted officers to … more

4/8/26 12:28 PM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

March 18 Deputy Haley, warrant service, Adult Probation. Kyle Dodds arrested on active warrant. Sgt. Cox, warrant, Adult Probation. James Collins arrested on active warrants. … more

4/2/26 12:41 PM

Mineola Fire Department Report

March 19 6:59 p.m., CR 2482, no emergency: canceled; 9:04 p.m., CR 2840, lift assist March 20 3:55 p.m., FM 1799/CR 2298, motor vehicle collision – no injury March 22 4:45 … more

4/2/26 12:41 PM

Toastmasters International invites public to Wood County branch

The Toastmasters International program is widely recognized for developing communication and leadership skills, and the club in Wood County exemplifies that impact. Wood County Toastmasters offers a … more

4/2/26 11:17 AM

Alba-Golden Secondary School Honor Roll

The Alba-Golden Secondary School, which encompasses grades 6-12, has released their all-A and A/B honor rolls for the 3rd nine-week term. Students on the rolls are listed below alphabetically by … more

4/2/26 11:17 AM