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Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club celebrates 30th anniversary, gives award

A packed house was on hand for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club last Thursday at the Quitman Faith Baptist Church youth facility. Current and former members, … more
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Court delays action on subdivision items

The Wood County Commissioners Court approved several routine items and contracts during its March 31 meeting, while delaying action on two agenda items pending a required public hearing. … more
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Wood County holds sub-courthouse dedication in Hawkins

Wood County hosted a sub-courthouse dedication Tuesday, March 24. The event was attended by more than 200 people of various roles across Wood County, including employees from the Commissioner’s … more
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Texas A&M AgriLife holds Mineola Nature Preserve Tour

Over 50 people came to the Nature Preserve Tour, which was hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife, on March 27. Dr. Greg Grant, Smith County Extension Agent and Horticulturist, pointed out many species of … more
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District Courts hands down indictments

The 402nd District Court handed down indictments on Feb. 23 and 24. They are listed below by date. Feb. 23 Clayton Roy Rhodes, Mineola, theft of material, copper, less than $20,000, state … more

Census Bureau says Northeast Texas growing

Northeast Texas continues to grow. Population estimates released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau show that Wood County and all its surrounding neighbors have grown every year since the last … more
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Wood County EDC says “spending more than they’re bringing in”

Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) Executive Director Christine Thomas said that the organization is currently negative on Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) income for 2026. During a lengthy … more
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After lifelong journey, Wood County man finds success as YouTuber

Life can take unexpected turns. For one county resident, that journey has taken him from the big city to the countryside, from evangelism to information technology (IT), and from astrophotography to … more
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CrappieFest 2026 draws large crowds to Lake Fork

Anglers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts flocked to CrappieFest 2026 at Lake Fork March 27-29. It was one of the event’s largest turnouts. At Caney Point Recreation Area, the three-day … more
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Mineola Education Foundation awards teacher grants March 27

The Mineola Education Foundation awarded teacher grants Friday, March 27 in a Prize Swarm ceremony that brought in students, teachers and board members alike. The board awarded a total of $105,300 to … more
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Alba-Golden senior sets state powerlifting record for all weight classes

Alba-Golden senior Layton Williams lifted almost a ton last Friday at the state powerlifting championships in Abilene. As a result, he stamped his name into the record books three times. In … more
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Alzheimer’s Village: “This may be the biggest thing that’s happened in Wood County in forever”

Quitman is planning to build a Memory Health Life Center, or “Alzheimer’s Village.” Dementia is often a diagnosis that the Hopeful Aging and I’m Still Here Foundation says results in … more
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Murder mystery theater presented by the Mineola Pilot Club April 25

Barbecue, murder and Texas Hold-Em all add up to an exciting night with the Pilot Club of Mineola’s murder mystery dinner fundraiser. This year’s murder mystery, “High Stakes Porker,” … more

Alba-Golden boys basketball players honored

The following Alba-Golden boys basketball players have qualified for all-district honors: First team Blake Harris, Kaden Trimble Second team Sam Olson, Brett Sutton Honorable … more

Mineola Intermediate Honor Roll

Mineola ISD recently released their all-A honor roll for the 4 th and 5 th grades, and their honor roll for students in the same grades who received all “A” grades with one “B.” Students who … more

Alba-Golden ISD approves resignations

The Alba-Golden School Board approved the balance of teacher contracts for the 2026-27 school year at a regularly-scheduled board meeting Monday night, March 23.   Relatedly, the district just … more
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Texas A&M University traditions brought to Wood County

Texas A&M University has many traditions that unite current and former students. Recently, this was more than evident in a special Wood County visit. Graduating student Taylor Quinn and … more

Texas A&M AgriLife to host Mineola Nature Tour March 27

The public is invited to experience one of East Texas’s most remarkable natural treasures during the upcoming Mineola Nature Preserve Tour, scheduled (rain or shine) for Friday, March 27. The event … more

Mineola Fire Department breaks in new tender

Mineola Fire Department’s new pumper-tanker, dubbed “Tender One,” has been in service for about two months. In addition to being a state-of-the-art fire apparatus, it also sports a unique … more
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Quitman City Council appoints new interim member, Parks and Rec member

The Quitman City Council meeting Thursday, March 19 was a meeting with goodwill, as interim council member Katlyn Neighbors joined. Neighbor’s joining, however, was due to the resignation of … more
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