Wood County Monitor logo
News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
976 results total, viewing 41 - 60

Walk with a Doc kicks off annual health fair

A small group of Wood County residents started Saturday morning with a one-mile walk and the chance to visit with two area doctors before the annual Wood County Health Fair. Dr. Amanda Ferrer and Dr. … more
|

Seen around town

From Mobile Pantry to Community Produce: local volunteers keep food distribution going

What began as an East Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry has evolved into a locally operated Community Produce Distribution, with dozens of volunteers working each month to help local families receive … more
|

Wood County Democratic Party to host Meet the Candidates Town Hall

The Wood County Democratic Party will host a “Meet the Candidates” Town Hall Saturday, Sept. 19, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Jim Hogg City Park Pavilion in Quitman. The event will give area … more

Metroplex growth reshapes East Texas dove season

Opening morning of dove season brought high bird counts across East Texas, but for local hunters gathered in the field, the day also underscored a broader story of changing land use and conservation … more
|

Mineola receives $5,000 grant; budget adoption moved

The Mineola Nature Preserve Events and Programs received a $5,000 grant from Republic Services during a special meeting of the Mineola City Council Sept. 14. Republic Services Municipal Services … more
|

Gwendolyn Foster-Riddle honored

Mineola Caring & Sharing sets first volunteer meeting

Mineola Caring & Sharing has set its first volunteer meeting of the year for Monday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Ministry Center, 612 N. Newsom St. “Anyone interested in helping with … more

September Yard of the Month announced

The Fannie Marchman Garden Club has selected the home of Mary Helen Stemler as its September Yard of the Month. The Stemlers found their home at 1807 Park Place in Mineola’s Heritage Square three … more
|

Squirrel season opens for Wood County youth

With the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s youth-only squirrel weekend set for Sept. 25-27, followed by the East Texas general season opener Oct. 1, a new generation of Wood County hunters is … more
|

5th annual Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering set Sept. 25-26 in Winnsboro

The sights, sounds and storytelling traditions of the American West return to downtown Winnsboro Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26, as the Winnsboro Center for the Arts hosts its fifth annual … more
|

Mineola Police Report

Aug. 29 12:03 p.m., motor vehicle accident, W Broad; two-vehicle accident, no injuries, minor damage, parties declined report. 12:19 p.m., motor vehicle accident, NE Loop 564; two-vehicle accident … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

Sept. 2 Deputy Way responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 515. Upon arrival, Deputy Way located a motorcycle with no license plate. Attempts were made to contact the new owner with no response. … more

DAR promotes Constitution Week observance Sept. 17-23

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) urges Americans to reflect on the U.S. Constitution during this month’s annual observance honoring the foundational document of the … more
|

Quitman prepares for homecoming celebration

Quitman ISD is preparing to celebrate homecoming this week with a community parade, downtown pep rally and special recognition of one of the most successful football teams in Bulldog history. The … more
|

Community rallies around retired teacher in need of a fresh start

Volunteers are coming together to help a 76-year-old retired teacher reclaim her home and restore her sense of safety and dignity. What began as a local effort to help a retired teacher clean up and … more
|

Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through Imagination Library

For hundreds of young children in Quitman, Alba-Golden and Yantis, a trip to the mailbox brings something special each month. A new book arrives with their name on it, giving them another story to … more
|

TxDOT announces Wood County project updates

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to conduct construction and maintenance work in Wood County and throughout the Tyler District during the week of Sept. 7, 2026. Work schedules are … more

Commissioners approve tax rate, HOT fund grants

Wood County commissioners set the county’s tax rate and approved more than 30 hotel occupancy tax grants for organizations and events throughout the county. The new tax rate was set at 46.95 cents … more
|

Wood County approves tax abatements for aviation project at county airport

Wood County Commissioners Court unanimously approved two tax abatement agreements clearing the way for a new aviation operation at the Wood County Airport Collins Field on Friday, Sept. 4. Meeting in … more
|
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 49 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.