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Carolers spread the joy of the season

Christmas caroling is one of those traditions which has a hazy past. No one specifically knows where the custom started or when.   Dates float around from the 13th and 14th centuries, and … more
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Have a merry Blue Santa Christmas

The Wood County First Responders Association held its annual Blue Santa shopping spree at Walmart in Mineola last Wednesday.The association collects funds for the event, with assistance from … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

December 10 Lt. Morrison, Sgt. Skinner, disturbance, Holiday Village. Kayleigh Blair arrested on active warrant. Deputy Tustin, disturbance, FM 69. Caller, fiancé in physical altercation, … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Dec. 12 2:09 p.m., Medical assist, assist EMS crew, Lakeside Place; 3:28 p.m., building fire, FM 1801; 6:34 p.m., authorized controlled burning, CR 2700. Dec. 13 6:10 a.m., dispatched … more

Hogue seeks place on state board of education

Rachel Hogue, a certified principal and 14-year educator, has filed for the Texas State Board of Education District 9 seat, representing Wood County. Hogue, a seventh-generation Texan raised in … more

Caring and Sharing holds annual Christmas distribution

Caring and Sharing is funded by several local organizations, foundations, and fundraisers. more
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AG board gets preliminary report on facility needs

Consultant Tyson Bennett provided the Alba-Golden School Board with a preliminary finding of the Panther Legacy Vision Team, which has just completed its recommendations for the district’s … more
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Pair plan to pursue college athletic careers

Two senior Lady Jackets, Caroline Castleberry and Raylie Peebles, whose efforts have helped define Mineola High School athletics over the past four years, signed letters of intention last Thursday to … more
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Mineola library has busy year with bills paid

Despite a series of major repairs during the year, the Mineola Memorial Library is in good shape financially, reported Library Director Mary Hurley at last Thursday’s annual meeting. She said … more
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UIL reports enrollment numbers for next realignment

Enrollment numbers that will impact realignment for Texas high schools February were released by the University Interscholastic League, and most Wood County schools will not be impacted. All but … more

Mineola Police Report

Dec. 6 5:26 a.m., suspicious person/vehicle, N. Newsom, car parked on property, caller wants subject trespassed. No vehicle on property. 2:11 p.m., welfare concern, W. Kilpatrick, customer … more

MISD facility evaluation has good, bad news

A recent evaluation of Mineola school facilities by Performance Services tallied almost $7 million in needed or recommended improvements, one of which could be categorized as an emergency. The … more
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Volunteers sorting out future food distribution

Civic leaders from Quitman and Mineola sat around a table brainstorming Wednesday morning. The issue at hand? How to organize so that Wood County can continue feeding its hungry, after the East Texas … more
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Monitor office closing Dec. 24-26, no edition Jan. 1

The Wood County Monitor will be closed Dec. 24-26, and no edition will be published Jan. 1, 2026. The Dec. 25 edition will be published one day early to accommodate the Christmas holiday postal … more

Wreaths Across America comes to Wood County

Wreaths Across America is a national program that puts wreaths on veterans' graves every second Saturday in December. more
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Santa comes to his Little Red House

Santa's Little Red House is located behind the Mineola Historical Museum. more
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Christmas means many cherished family memories

Christmas often rewards people with heartfelt and lasting memories. Some of those memories, from a few neighbors, are recounted here. Perhaps they will prompt others to reflect on the meaning and … more
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Civic Center playground has new home at Mexico orphanage

The annual Mineola Civic Center meeting yielded some sweet, uplifting news. The Mineola Elementary School gave the civic center its playground, which was newer than the center’s; and volunteers … more
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Don’t mess with Texas tradition

Traditions around the state involving high schools – including Mineola – are being challenged by the Texas Dept. of Transportation. For at least 54 years, graduating seniors have made their … more
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Best resigns as director of MISD bands

Mineola’s award-wining band program is in search of a new leader following the resignation of Fine Arts Director Jim Best, announced at Monday’s Mineola School Board meeting. Best has … more
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