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Rotary Club electronic recycling returns

The Rotary Club of Mineola will host electronics recycling on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the First Methodist Ministries Center, 612 N. Newsom. Items accepted include … more

10/16/25 08:20 AM

Golden ready to celebrate the spud

The 41st Golden Sweet Potato Festival has a full lineup of activities next week leading up to festival day on Saturday, Oct. 25. The first of two pageant nights will kick off the week on … more

10/16/25 08:20 AM

Commissioners designate county airport reinvestment zone

Following a brief public hearing Tuesday, Wood County commissioners officially designated the Wood County airport as a reinvestment zone. Christine Thomas, executive director of the Wood County … more

10/16/25 08:18 AM

First Baptist Mineola celebrating 150 years

The First Baptist Church of Mineola will celebrate its 150th anniversary Oct. 18-19. There will be a reception and historical exhibit from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 in the Fellowship Hall. It … more

10/16/25 08:18 AM

Get ready for a busy weekend on tap

Oct. 17-18 promises to be a busy weekend as a variety of activities abound. Nature Fest returns to the Mineola Nature Preserve after a nine-year absence with a packed lineup getting underway … more

10/16/25 08:17 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Oct. 2, 7:18 a.m., CR 2700; Oct. 8, 11:31 p.m., CR 2436. Authorized controlled burning: Oct. 2, 2:38 p.m., FM 1804. Dispatched and canceled en route: Oct. … more

10/16/25 08:15 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

October 1 Deputy Haley, suspicious person, FM 1801; male showed up at residence, spoke to juvenile niece, was asked to leave, returned to residence, asked if he could date the juvenile, address … more

10/16/25 08:15 AM

Mineola Police Report

October 4 2:20 a.m., unknown offense, 1800 blk W. Broad, subject issued warning for bright light bar. 3:25 a.m., disturbance, Krause, neighbors playing loud music, officer advised music not … more

10/16/25 08:15 AM

Quitman homecoming queen, king

Quitman High School named its homecoming queen and king in a ceremony before Friday’s varsity football game at Bud Moody Stadium. Seniors Lynlee Taylor and Bryson Hobbs were selected. . … more

10/16/25 08:15 AM

Quitman school district adds fitness benefit for employees

“I was trying to just think of something that we could do for our employees,” said Bryan Hurst, assistant superintendent for Quitman Independent School District. “On (our) incentive … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 10/16/25 08:14 AM

Community policing

Quitman Police Dept. gets a group photo at the National Night Out event held at Jim Hogg City Park on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The Quitman Fire Dept. was also represented. more

10/16/25 08:14 AM

Commissioners set procedures to fill constable vacancy

Wood County commissioners have established procedures for filling the vacancy of Precinct Two constable. Bobby Tucker resigned effective Oct. 10. Commissioners declared the position vacant … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/16/25 08:13 AM

Playground getting new home

The old playground equipment at the Mineola Civic Center is heading for a new home in Mexico. The center was gifted some more up-to-date equipment by Mineola ISD when the district installed new … more

10/16/25 08:12 AM

Quilt show shows off expert handiwork

The Mineola League of the Arts held its annual quilt show last weekend. more

10/16/25 08:11 AM

Quitman celebrates with homecoming parade

A parade through town Friday was part of Quitman homecoming festivities last week. more

10/16/25 08:11 AM

QISD staff members lose jobs

Two Quitman Elementary School staff members are no longer assigned to any campus in the district following an investigation into an allegation that a student was held in an in-class restroom as a … more

10/9/25 08:39 AM

Guilty pleas heard in 402nd District Court

The following guilty pleas were heard and defendants sentences assessed on Sept. 11 in 402nd District Court: Isaiah James Sims, Greenville, theft of firearm, Class A misdemeanor, 10 months in … more

10/9/25 08:37 AM

Wood County Grand Jury hands down indictments

The following Wood County Grand Jury indictments were handed down Monday, Sept. 29: John Darin Backman, Beaumont, possession of a controlled substance (PCS) penalty group one (PG1) one gram or … more

10/9/25 08:37 AM

Garden club names Welsh home as October yard of the month

Linda Welsh’s husband Bill is a truly dedicated gardener. He broke his back earlier this year while transplanting a large hydrangea and is still on the mend, but says that won’t keep him … more

10/9/25 08:36 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Sept. 25, 10:19 a.m., Dogwood; Sept. 26, 7:10 p.m., N. Johnson; Sept. 27, 1:12 p.m., E. Broad; Oct. 1, 2:27 p.m, CR 2322. Dispatched and canceled en route: Sept. … more

10/9/25 08:33 AM