July 12 Deputy Kovic, criminal mischief, CR 4470; someone punctured vehicle tires, victim believes it is ex-husband, house put on extra patrol. Deputy Comeaux, theft, CR 1540; caller left … more

The University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn. has announced that Kelsey Coyne of Yantis has been named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2023. more

Alba City Council took a detailed look at the proposed 2023-24 budget Monday. Among items discussed included a 39% increase in the cost of employee health insurance, which jumped to $53,000. … more

UT Health Quitman has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the … more

A Wood County pastor has been arrested on a charge of indecency with a child/sexual contact July 18.

Timothy Daniel Nall, 68, pastor at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, east of Mineola on FM 49, was booked into the Smith County jail on a Wood County warrant.  more

Alba-Golden ISD announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines. more

Leaders from Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Tyler signed an agreement Monday to create the TJC & UT Tyler Promise Transfer Scholarship. It will benefit Mineola High School graduates and students from other area school districts. more

The very first class of medical students in East Texas has begun its journey at the University of Texas at Tyler.

A White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2027 was held at the Tyler campus recently, and the university announced that 95% of the students in the inaugural class are from East Texas. more

According to the temperature sign on Hwy. 69, it was 76 degrees just before 7 a.m. last Friday. The perfect temperature for a walk. more

With all the space filled in Mineola’s industrial park in the southeast section of the city, the Mineola Economic Development Corp. plans to purchase more land.

The MEDC board approved buying 6.736 acres on the north side of Northeast Loop 564 Thursday for $275,000. more

It has been a year of celebrating milestones for the city of Mineola, which turned 150 years old this year.

Among those key dates recently discovered was the Meredith Foundation, which turned 65 years old on July 19. more

A report detailing economic forces in Wood County paid for by the Wood County Economic Development Commission is available to the public online.

The study was sought by the WCEDC in an effort to give a thorough analysis of economic forces, trends and conditions in Wood County. The cost to the WCEDC was $18,200. The lengthy report was done to serve as a tool for economic development decision-makers in the county. more

City of Mineola residents will not have brush picked up during July and August beginning next year. more

An Alba police sergeant has been suspended without pay after he was jailed in Hopkins County on six charges July 18.

David Reed Tipps had bonds set totaling $650,000 following an incident involving his wife, Jessica Beth Tipps, who was also later jailed. more

The Mineola Civic Center is hosting an estate sale Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of its continuing efforts to upgrade facilities. more

Quitman ISD school board members quickly disposed of their agenda Monday night. The board approved Xerox for district-wide copiers for the upcoming year and approved revisions to the Employee … more

Monthly sales tax income in Wood County fell behind as July receipts totaled $752,591 compared to $773,239 last July. The income remains slightly ahead of 2022 for the year after seven months, … more

The Southside Church of Christ in Mineola will host a health fair Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church at 527 Read St. Patrons can get checked for blood pressure, diabetes and … more

Fifth Sunday singing will be held Sunday, July 30 from 6-8 p.m. at the Pilgrim’s Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, 205 CR 2376 in Golden. All are welcome. more

Origin Bank in Mineola will host a community blood drive Friday, Aug. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Carter Bloodmobile will be set up in the parking lot at 1825 N. Pacific St. Those who … more