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Mineola Fire Department Report

Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Nov. 6, 11:47 a.m., E. Broad; Nov. 8, 2:16 a.m., CR 2770; Nov. 9, 9:41 a.m., PR 6429. Forest, woods or woodland fire: Nov. 6, 1:18 p.m., CR 4930. Motor … more

11/20/25 08:14 AM

Mineola Police Report

November 8 9:40 a.m., disturbance, S. Pacific, parties separated. 11:44 a.m., motor vehicle accident, E. Blair at N. Pacific, two vehicles, no injuries. 2:58 p.m., assist other agency, … more

11/20/25 08:13 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

November 5 Deputy Whisenhunt, Arborstone Storage, Hawkins; someone broke into unit, stole items, offense report completed. Deputy Beck, structure fire, Hwy. 37; business owner … more

11/20/25 08:13 AM

East Texas will soon have a place of honor for veterans

“When I walk onto one of our state veterans cemeteries, it fills me with pride, knowing that we are not going to let our warriors be forgotten. We provide them with their ‘final … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 11/20/25 08:12 AM

Picture a five-time state champion

The Sound of the Swarm Mineola High School marching band earned its fifth state championship last Wednesday night in San Antonio. The band has won five of the last six state contests in … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/20/25 08:11 AM

The Nest plans dedication ceremony Tuesday

he Wood County Child Welfare & Protection (WCCWPB) boards have exciting news: as of Nov. 18, they will be opening their new foster care visitation center, which is called “The Nest.” … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/13/25 08:24 AM

Speaker highlighting county ancestors

The Wood County Genealogical Society will meet Monday, Nov. 17 at the Quitman Public Library at 5 p.m. Guest speaker will be Robert Mark Conger, PhD., who will be presenting a program on his … more

11/13/25 08:24 AM

Kiwanis Club recognizes citizen of the month

Dwain Henry was honored by the Kiwanis Club of Mineola as the October Citizen of the Month. Dwain is very generous in supporting the Mineola schools and its students as well as many other groups … more

11/13/25 08:23 AM

Veterans celebrated

Mineola hosted its annual parade Saturday in honor of Veterans Day. more

11/13/25 08:22 AM

Sales tax rise continues

Overall sales tax collections for Wood County eclipsed last year’s total for November, according to the state comptroller’s office. The six cities plus the county that collect taxes … more

11/13/25 08:20 AM

Monitor sets early deadline for Thanksgiving week edition

The Wood County Monitor will observe early deadlines for the Thanksgiving week edition. All items for the Nov. 27 edition must be turned in no lafter than 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21. The … more

11/13/25 08:20 AM

Busy weekend of Christmas events set in Mineola

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6. more

11/13/25 08:20 AM

Quitman nurse receives award for patient care

Jennifer Ogle, BSN, RN, received the DAISY Award for outstanding patient care at UT Health Quitman. Ogle, an emergency room nurse, was nominated for the award by a coworker, who … more

11/13/25 08:19 AM

Hopkins County man jailed in shooting

A Sulphur Springs man is in the Wood County Jail after apparently firing a shot during a child custody exchange at a Dollar General store between Quitman and Yantis on Monday, Oct. 27. Diquincie … more

11/13/25 08:18 AM

25-years in prison for domestic violence

James Curtis Sims, Jr., 64, of Sulphur Springs pleaded guilty on Oct. 31 to the felony offense of assault causes bodily injury family violence with a previous conviction. He was sentenced to 25 years … more

11/13/25 08:18 AM

FBC Quitman marking 175th

Sunday, Nov. 16 will see a big celebration near downtown Quitman: the 175th anniversary of First Baptist Church. “We are part of something historic,” said Pastor Joel McMullan. … more

11/13/25 08:18 AM

QDC board accepts resignation, appoints treasurer

The Quitman Development Corp. voted to accept the resignation of board member Justin Harrison Monday evening. Harrison, who joined the board in 2024, noted that he would “continue to help … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/13/25 08:18 AM

Flood rescue, more gators among 2025 events

Wood County game warden Lee Hall will long remember 2025. He was awakened by a phone call. “Load your gear, now, and get down to Kerrville,” was the message from the Texas Parks and … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 11/13/25 08:16 AM

Mullikin competes in senior pageant

Kim Mullikin, at right, front receptionist and legal assistant at Wilson Law Office in Quitman, placed 3rd runner up of 18 beautiful women over the age of 60 in the Miss Texas Senior America … more

11/13/25 08:15 AM

Mineola Caring & Sharing seeking applications for assistance at Christmas

Mineola Caring & Sharing is in full swing preparing to provide a Merry Christmas to families needing assistance in Mineola ISD and wants to reach every family who needs help with food, gifts, … more

11/13/25 08:14 AM