Wood County Monitor logo
News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
976 results total, viewing 601 - 620

Abilene Christian University announces Dean’s Honor Roll

Emily Lenius of Winnsboro has been named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll at Abilene Christian University. Lenius is a senior majoring in Communication Disorders. To qualify for the Dean’s … more

QDC gets lot donated back, may bring new business in

During their Feb. 9 meeting, the Quitman Development Corporation (QDC) heard a quick presentation from Quitman resident John Wisdom, who said that he and wife Joanne “really appreciate” the QDC, … more
|

Mineola Kiwanis Club holds Chili Cookoff

The Mineola Kiwanis Club had a full house for its 17th annual chili cookoff Saturday at the Mineola Civic Center. The Mineola Volunteer Fire Dept. took top honors from the judges. The club … more
|

WCEDC votes not to sponsor CRAPPIEFEST

During their rescheduled January meeting, the Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) voted not to add additional sponsorship to CRAPPIEFEST. According to WCEDC Executive Director … more
|

Overpass at Hwy. 69/FM 779 construction beginning

After months of earth-shaping and pilings sitting, the overpass at the intersection of Hwy. 69 and FM 779 at Golden is taking shape. (Monitor photo by John Arbter) more

March 3 primary ballots released

Early voting for the March 3 primaries will take place from Tuesday, Feb. 17 to Friday, Feb. 27. It will take place at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. Days and hours are Feb. 17-20 from 8 … more

Tacos Tacos Tacos celebrates one-year anniversary

“Every customer who walks through our doors is a part of our story.” This is how Gabino Martinez, who owns Tacos Tacos Tacos in Mineola with his wife Raquel, expresses his gratitude toward … more
|

Kids' Trout Fishing Day held at the Mineola Nature Preserve

|

Highway 37 turn lane bid awarded

The bid to install a center turn lane on State Hwy. 37 north of Mineola has been awarded. Baker and Company Construction of Tyler was awarded the bid for $4,058,408 by the Texas Dept. of … more
|

City/School Board election updates

As of Feb. 9, the following candidates have filed for the upcoming May 2 city/school board elections. A judge has ruled that Burns and Oglesby can be the only two candidates for the Hawkins Alderman … more

Highschoolers take basketball journey from Little Dribblers’ to coaching

Most people wouldn’t associate the concept of ‘giving back’ with highschoolers. Then again, Mineola is not ‘most places.’ For two Mineola High School athletes – seniors Sophia Hogue … more
|

Self-taught Quitman Junior advances to UIL Film State Semifinals with noir film

Quitman High School junior Wesley Irwin didn’t wait for a filmmaking program to appear: he helped create one. After discovering the UIL Film competition only after the deadline had passed last … more
|

District Court hears guilty pleas

The 402nd District Court has heard several plea deals over the past few weeks. Deals are listed below by date. Jan. 22 Jonathan Eric Lison, Mineola, possession of controlled substance (PCS) … more

From the Hardwood Floor to Forever: a Valentine's sports story

Small-town love stories often begin at school or church. But sometimes, a love story begins on a hardwood floor.   In a small town, the gym is more than a building. It’s a gathering … more
|

Alba-Golden School Board calls for May bond election

At a special meeting conducted Monday, the Alba-Golden School Board unanimously approved an order calling for a bond election to be held May 2. The election will be for a $20.6 million bond for the … more
|

City of Quitman accepts mediator’s proposal in Bevill v. City of Quitman, et al. case

“We ask that You be with those on all sides of this; we just pray that we can be satisfied, and do what we need to do. Father, we need Your guidance for it.” This is the opening of the … more
|

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

Jan. 28 Deputy Smith, theft, FM 2088. Subject said someone stole lawn mower overnight. Offense report completed.   Request to speak by phone. Caller of previously-reported missing … more

Mineola Police Report

Jan. 31 10:08 a.m., missing person, Mimosa; subject hasn’t seen son since day before, wanted to report as runaway, subject entered into National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Jan. 29 9:44 a.m., CR 2745, medical call; 1:25 p.m., Wigley, medical call; 1:44 p.m., FM 1254, vegetation/grass fire; 3:38 p.m., N Newsom, medical call; 6:09 p.m., CR 2784, vegetation/grass fire … more

University of Maryland releases Dean’s List

Ryan Foster of Mineola was named to the fall 2025 Dean’s List at the University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the … more
« Prev | 1 … 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 … 49 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.