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Commissioners set county salary schedules

County employees were given an across-the-board pay increase of six percent. more

Panthers celebrate homecoming in Alba

Well over a hundred gathered on the Alba square Friday afternoon support the Panthers at the inaugural community homecoming pep rally. more

Festival draws a crowd

The annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival found patrons flocking to downtown Mineola once again... more

Perfectly fine art adorns Wood County walls

Seeing any of the creations as they went up throughout the week, one can easily surmise that the citizens of Wood County are getting more than just fine, but in many cases, incredible works of art. more
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Burning ban lifted

Wood County Judge Kevin White lifted the outdoor burning ban Tuesday afternoon.

The order, effective Sept. 26, says the Texas Forest Service finds drought conditions have subsided and the County Judge and Fire Marshal agree, so burning may resume. more

Alba-Golden homecoming court

Members of the Alba-Golden homecoming court include... more

Alba City Council adopts budget and tax rate

The Alba City Council approved a combined tax rate of $.7753 per $100 valuation at a special meeting Monday to set the tax rate and approve the budget for 2024.     The special meeting … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

Grass fire: Sept. 9, 7:01 p.m., 3130 SE Loop 564, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Sept. 9, 2:37 p.m., 312 W. Blair St., Mineola; Sept. 9, 3:04 p.m., 1220 N. Pacific St., Mineola; Sept. … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

September 6 Cpl. Baldwin, burglary, CR 2700; property owner replacing windows on house, noticed someone removed one, tools stolen from residence, case forwarded to investigations. Sgt. Cox, … more

Mineola Police Report

September 9 12:42 a.m., suspicious person, Second, someone came on porch to steal box of food, no offense occurred. 2:17 a.m., city ordinance violation, Bromberg, residents making noise, … more

Mineola council OKs budget, tax rate, rezoning request

Mineola city council approved a budget for 2023 and the property tax rate to support it Monday. The council set the tax rate at $.5255 per $100 valuation, a drop of about a penny. It includes … more
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Hay show support remains strong

When all was said and done, auctioneer Kelly Conley had coaxed $35,925 from bidders at the 57th annual Mineola Hay Show last Tuesday.

When add-ons were totaled, the money raised for the Mineola ag program had topped $40,000. more
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Annual meeting set at New Hope

The annual meeting of the New Hope Cemetery Association of Wood County will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct.  1 at the pavilion. more

Car show during festival benefits Caring & Sharing

Among the many highlights of the annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival in Mineola Saturday will be the second annual Caring & Sharing Car Show, put on by Kirk Henson with ETCSO. more

Quitman board reviews plans for district facilities

The Quitman ISD school board heard a presentation from Harris-Craig Architects concerning facility planning at Monday’s meeting. The study gave a summary of immediate needs in facility improvements. more
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Mineola has record school enrollment

The most recent report showed the district with 1,685 students, up from 1,624 at the end of school last May. more
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Many factors influence East Texas weather

“To understand weather, you have to understand that the atmosphere is much like a river – with currents and eddies and bank interactions – and then added to it is instability resulting from moisture and temperature.” more
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Texas MG owners celebrating centennial in Mineola

The Texas MG Register will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the MG Car Company at their fall gathering in Mineola Oct. 5-8. more

Quitman man charged with intoxication manslaughter

A Quitman man has been arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter following the death of a Mineola man in a traffic crash Sunday afternoon.

Maxwell Hunter Lee, 25, was released on $100,000 bail Sunday from the Wood County jail. more

Mineola ready to celebrate all things train

Mineola’s annual celebration of its railroad history, the Iron Horse Heritage Festival, kicks off with entertainment at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown and goes until 4 p.m. more
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