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Okrapalooza returns Sept. 6 with food, music and plenty of creative okra

Okra will once again take center stage when Promise of Peace hosts its annual Okrapalooza food and music festival Sept. 6 at The Venue at Cope Ranch. The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. and feature … more

By Carley Tucker | 8/27/26 04:33 PM

Texas A&M Forest Service detects emerald ash borer in five additional counties

COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M Forest Service has confirmed emerald ash borer in Delta, Erath, Hardin, Walker and Wood counties, continuing the spread of the invasive insect into new … more

8/27/26 04:33 PM

Commissioners approve law enforcement for Alba-Golden ISD

Wood County commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with Alba-Golden ISD for law enforcement services. A-GISD will pay $150,000 per fiscal year for two deputies through July 31, 2027. The … more

By Larry Tucker Wood County Monitor | 8/27/26 04:31 PM

Pilot Club seeks Mineola’s cutest pet

Who has the cutest pet? The Pilot Club of Mineola wants to know. The club’s third annual Cutest Pet Contest will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, during the Mineola Iron Horse Festival. … more

SUBMITTED BY JOYCE CURRY Mineola Pilot Club | 8/27/26 04:30 PM

Little Jackets return to school at Mineola Primary

Mineola Primary School welcomed students and their families back to campus Monday evening for Meet the Teacher as the Little Jackets prepared to begin another school year. The event was held from … more

By Chelsi Jennings Wood County Monitor | 8/27/26 04:30 PM

Senior Life Solutions plans suicide awareness activities

UT Health Quitman Senior Life Solutions will spend September bringing awareness to suicide prevention with several activities planned throughout the month. The events will include a “Paint the Town … more

By Carley Tucker | 8/27/26 04:29 PM

QISD approves new flooring at elementary, buys bus

Quitman ISD board members approved $312,490 for new tile floors throughout Quitman Elementary School, including the current campus and new construction at its recent monthly meeting held Aug. 17. … more

By Larry Tucker Wood County Monitor | 8/27/26 04:28 PM

Moms in Need marks one year of helping mothers, families

What began with one Mineola mother helping another has grown into a nonprofit that has reached thousands of women and families. This September, Moms in Need will celebrate its first anniversary. … more

By Carley Tucker | 8/27/26 04:26 PM

Mineola Police Report

Aug. 15 12:19 a.m., suspicious person/vehicle, Second Street; caller reported someone walking behind a house. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the subject, who was believed to … more

8/27/26 09:47 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

Aug. 13  7:14 p.m., no emergency, cancelled response, 110 County Road 2430; 8:58 p.m., medical call, illness, breathing problems, 139 Private Road 6209. Aug. 14  9:35 a.m., fire, … more

8/27/26 09:45 AM

Wood County Sheriff's Report

AUG. 12 Deputies responded to a suicidal subject on County Road 1226. The caller advised the male subject had multiple lacerations and was pouring gasoline on himself and other property. The subject … more

8/27/26 09:42 AM

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New Hope SUD enters Phase 1 drought plan amid well problems

New Hope Special Utility District has entered Phase 1 of its drought contingency plan because of problems with one of the district’s water supply wells. General Manager Thomas Crawford said … more

8/20/26 11:37 AM

Mineola ISD trustees approve guardians, meal price increases

The Mineola Independent School District Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 17, inside the newly named Glen Dossett CTE Center. Board President Rodney Watkins called … more

By Sara Godwin Wood County Monitor | 8/20/26 10:19 AM

Alba-Golden Elementary to pilot “Read Me A Story” program

Alba-Golden Elementary is preparing to participate in a new literacy program that will send books home with students for families to read together. “Meaningful change doesn’t require complicated … more

By Sara Godwin Wood County Monitor | 8/20/26 10:19 AM

Sunshine Acres, Mineola ISD plant seeds for farm to-school partnership

As Mineola ISD students head back to class, some of their lessons may begin in the garden and eventually make their way to the cafeteria table. Promise of Peace at Sunshine Acres is expanding its … more

By Carley Tucker | 8/20/26 10:16 AM

Scrimmage night for Mineola and Quitman

8/20/26 10:15 AM

Mineola Youth League opens fall ball season

Young baseball and softball players from Mineola and surrounding communities took to the fields as the Mineola Youth League kicked off its fall ball season, filling the league’s eight fields with … more

By Chelsi Jennings Wood County Monitor | 8/20/26 10:13 AM

Meet the Raiders

8/20/26 10:10 AM

The Purple Hulls bring East Texas roots, bluegrass charm to sold-out Bowery Stage

A packed house filled The Bowery Stage on Saturday evening as East Texas bluegrass favorites The Purple Hulls delivered an intimate acoustic performance that kept the audience smiling, clapping and, … more

By Justin Kruse
justinkrusereporter@gmail.com | 8/20/26 10:08 AM