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Winnsboro org puts on MLK Jr. Day event

For the 26 th year, Helping Young People Excel (H.YP.E.) will be putting on their Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. The celebration will take place at the Winnsboro Civic Center on Jan. 19 … more
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Mineola gets more sales tax than Wood County

The Texas Comptroller’s Office has released its monthly sales tax report. The report represents mostly taxes collected by businesses in November. Sales tax numbers are expected to increase in … more

Quitman Development Corp. approves facade grants

The Quitman Development Corporation voted to give Haley Papez one more extension for Mainstreet Mechanical. The QDC voted to give the Papez’ a final extension in December, which was to be due … more
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Mineola football coach becomes Dean of Students at primary school

Mineola ISD football coach Luke Blackwell is leaving his position as Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, and is coming to the Mineola Primary school as the new Dean of Students. Blackwell has … more

Family of teen killed in crash shares how healing is possible

“You simply cannot describe the pain.” Tim Russell, athletic director at Tyler’s Grace Community School, was trying to explain what the moment was like when his 17-year-old daughter Bailee … more
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St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church hosts youth-driven MLK Jr. Day service

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church is holding its popular Martin Luther King, Jr. Day “Unity In Our Community” service. The service will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 at the church. … more
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Rachel Sneed pleads guilty to embezzlement

Rachel Sneed, the former employee of the Lake Fork Special Utility District who was arrested and charged for embezzling over $300,000, has pled guilty. Sneed’s offenses took place from August … more

Mineola Sound of the Swarm Musicians Make Area

Three Mineola ISD students have placed at area. One student qualified for State Band. more

Wood County candidates debate

More than 100 people came to the candidate meet-and-greet/debate Monday night. The event featured the three candidates for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 –Judge Jerry Parker, incumbent, Lee … more
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Mineola EDC considering $2M rural healthcare center

The Mineola EDC heard a presentation from DFW biomedical doctor Sivaramakrishna (Siva) Yadavalli. Dr. Siva, as he goes by, said his mission is to bring the three A’s – “Affordable, Available, … more
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Wood County Sheriff’s Report

Dec. 17 Sgt. Williams, Deputy Smith, Deputy Hammond, suspicious vehicle, FM 779. Male subject broken into residence, Tyrell Battle arrested for burglary of a building Deputy Whisenhunt, … more

District Court hears guilty pleas

Guilty pleas were heard by the 402nd District Court Dec. 10 and Dec. 18. They are listed below. Dec. 10 Ashley Dolores Stuenkel, Franklin, burglary of building, state jail felony, 18 months … more
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Wood County Grand Jury

The Wood County grand jury handed down indictments Monday, Dec. 29. They are listed below. Robert Demond McKenzie, Winnsboro, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance penalty group 1 … more

Mineola Police Report

Dec. 13 12:14 a.m., assist other agency, N Pacific; traffic stop 1:13 a.m., vehicle stop, S Pacific; Chance David Robertson arrested on DWI investigation, drugs, firearm found. 3:46 … more

Quitman Police Report

The Quitman Police Department answered 188 calls for service between Dec. 1 and Dec. 29. They issued 49 traffic citations, gave 111 traffic warnings, and took 21 reports. The Police Department made … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Dec. 18 7:48 a.m., W Patten, motor vehicle accident with injuries; 8:45 a.m., CR 2503, medical assist, assist EMS crew; 1:13 p.m., S Pacific, motor vehicle accident with no injuries Dec. 19 … more

Mineola citizen receives award

Ruth Mitchell received the Mineola Kiwanis December Citizen of the Month award. more

Filing periods open for city council and school board

City council and school board elections will be held on Saturday, May 2. The filing period for these positions will be Jan. 14-Feb. 13. Officeholders whose seats will be expiring are listed below by … more
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Aspen Hospice opens new branch

“It’s not a number. It’s very much a personal experience.” That’s the attitude the folks at Aspen Hospice and Palliative Care in Quitman say they maintain. Haven’t heard of them? … more
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Mineola council agrees to remove senior hill artwork if necessary

By PHIL MAJOR publisher@wood.cm Though the city of Mineola is formally protesting the recent decision by the state requiring the removal of traditional senior class artwork along W. Patten … more
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