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Mineola seniors adding activities

The Mineola Senior Center has added some new activities. On Mondays there is a group playing Rummikub from 10 a.m. to noon at the center. A Game Night has been added on Wednesday from … more

Mineola gets positive audit

The city of Mineola was given a clean bill of financial health by its accounting firm. Jon Watson with Brooks Watson and Co. presented the report for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2022 at the … more
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Tips for Tots set Monday at Lake Fork

The eighth annual Tips for Tots benefiting foster children in Wood County is Monday, Aug. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at Bill Smith’s Fish House at Lake Fork, 5375 N. FM 17 (near FM 515).   The … more

Produce stand a labor of love

Sometimes, it takes a lot of courage to do what one loves to do. For 25 years, Alba resident Stevan Johnston logged in and out of a shop in Terrell as an automotive mechanic.   He provided … more
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Ag teachers honored by hall of fame

Two retired Wood County ag teachers have been inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame. Glen Dossett of Mineola and Gary Don Chandler of Quitman were honored in … more

AGISD hosts kick off for school year

Alba-Golden ISD kicks off the new school year Friday with a community event, culminating in the Meet the Panthers pep rally, introducing all the participants in fall sports and activities at 7:30 … more

Getting ready for school

The Mineola Kiwanis Club distributed free school supplies Saturday morning at the Mineola Civic Center, along with hot dogs and popsicles. Participants line up to register.   more

County property values keep going up

The final totals are in, and the taxable value of property in Wood County rose by more than $800 million in the past year to $5.8 billion – a 22% gain. The certified property values were … more
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Consultants assisting WCEDC with planning

Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) heard from special guests David Dodd and Jay Moon at last Wednesday’s meeting. DADCO Consulting is an economic consulting firm with 30 … more
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Sound of the Swarm adds 2nd state honor band award to accolades

The three-time state champion marching band is now also the two-time state honor band. The Mineola High School Sound of the Swarm received notice recently that it had earned that honor for the … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

Grass fire: July 23, 1:51 p.m., 767 CR 2275, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: July 21, 8:28 p.m., 261 CR 2264, Mineola. Motor vehicle accident with injuries : July 23, 7:05 p.m., … more

Mineola Police Report

July 22 12:19 a.m., warrant service, 300 Greenville, four warrants taken to sheriff’s office. 3:44 a.m., motorist assist, E. Broad, vehicle died during traffic stop, passenger taken … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

July 19 Cpl. Croney, animal bite, CR 2176; citation for failure to vaccinate. Sgt. Williams, Cpl. Rapp, Deputy Smith, EMS assist; male had fallen 30’ to the ground. EMS confirmed … more

County adds development, nuisance regulations

Wood County Commissioners made decisions in three public hearings at Tuesday morning’s meeting.   Commissioners approved the adoption of the Wood County Infrastructure Development … more
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Mineola fire department orders county’s first aerial ladder truck

The city of Mineola has ordered the county’s first aerial ladder truck, but it may be nearly four years before it arrives. The city council approved the $1,797,849 bid Monday, just under … more

Mineola council repeals juvenile curfew

There is no longer a juvenile curfew in the city of Mineola. Thanks to a new state law, cities can no longer enforce such ordinances, so the city council repealed the measure Monday. … more
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Probations revoked in 402nd District Court

The probation for the following criminal defendants was revoked and sentences assessed in 402nd District Court in Quitman on Wednesday, July 19: Sherri Lynn Foster, Yantis, manufacture or … more

Osbourn bond raised, returns to jail

Christopher Osbourn was back in Wood County District Court last week for violation of his bond conditions. Osbourn failed a urine test during a visit to Wood County Adult Probation. District … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

Medical assist, assist EMS crew: July 14, 9:00 p.m., 1790 FM 1799, Mineola; July 17, 8:28 a.m., 782 Goodson Cir., Mineola; July 17, 12:10 p.m., 920 CR 2320, Mineola. Motor vehicle accident with … more

Mineola Police Report

July 15 1:48 a.m., vehicle stop/arrest, 2200 blk N. Pacific, Christina Elizabeth Martin, Alba arrested for driving while intoxicated-second offense; Randall Bell arrested. 9:50 a.m., alarm, … more
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