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Mineola Kiwanis plan to distribute school supplies

School supplies will be available Saturday, July 29 at the Mineola Kiwanis Back to School event. Students in pre-K through 5th grades from Mineola and Alba-Golden, who are in need of supplies, are … more

Reunion will go on using pavilion slab

The 122nd Old Settlers Reunion will spring to life this year on Aug. 3, 4 and 5 in Quitman. Although the rebuilding of the pavilion at Jim Hogg City Park has not been completed, Old Settlers … more

Peoples begins project to expand internet service to unserved rural areas of county

Extending broadband internet services to unserved areas of Wood County is underway thanks to a $2.5 million project that Wood County commissioners funded from the county’s share of the American … more

Proposed tax breaks impact ISD budgets

While the Texas legislature’s proposal to lower school property taxes promises to benefit homeowners, the way it will be done could become a nightmare for taxing entities, especially school … more
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Quitman Police Report

The Quitman Police Dept. answered 140 calls for service between July 1-16. The department issued 55 traffic citations, gave 47 traffic warnings and took 10 reports. Officers made five warrant arrests … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence: July 9, 6:55 p.m., 507 CR 2503, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: July 5, 8:27 p.m., 110 CR 2466, Mineola; July 7, 12:45 p.m., 127 Nancy Dr., … more

Mineola Police Report

July 8 10:54 a.m., assist other agency, Hwy. 37, verbal disturbance between husband and wife, female subject advised criminal trespass still in effect. 12:44 p.m., suspicious vehicle, S. … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

July 5 Deputies, suicidal subject, Hawkins; caller on phone with husband who had gun, subject fled scene in vehicle. Deputies located subject which began short pursuit. When subject pulled over, … more

Landmark commission OKs mural on S. Pacific

The latest mural in the inventory of the Wood County Walls project of the Flint and Steel Coalition gained approval from the Mineola Landmark Commission last Thursday. It will be on the … more
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Old 97’s to headline concert

The Old 97’s are set to headline the Sabine Stomp Music Festival at the Mineola Nature Preserve Saturday, Sept. 2. The concert is one of the main events during the city’s yearlong … more

Mineola ISD buys property next to school

The Mineola school district is buying more property. The school board voted Monday to spend $500,000 to purchase the property on the north side of the campuses along West Loop 564. The … more

Popular pickleball makes its presence in county

The pickleball craze has done more than sweep the nation – it appears to be here to stay. The amazingly simple, yet intricate, game is popping up all around East Texas. It shows no sign of … more
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Mineola Middle School restricts cell phone use

Mineola Middle School students will no longer have their cell phones during the school day. Principal Brittany Thompson announced the change to the student handbook at Monday’s school … more
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Softball game a tradition for rodeo company and fire department members

At an undisclosed location in the early morning hours Saturday, July 8, the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department softball team defeated the Flying C Rodeo Company, 11-5. The game was the last … more
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Sound of the Swarm

Mineola's own Sound of the Swarm won the 2021 marching band championship, and we were there to document it. more
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Class of 2020

Quitman schools lay out plans to combat coronavirus should it come to East Texas

The coronavirus scare was addressed by Quitman ISD superintendent Rhonda Turner at the March 9 board meeting. She said the school is preparing but there is no need to panic. more
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Medical school for East Texas to address shortage of providers

East Texas Medical Center Foundation has gifted $80 million, the single largest contribution ever made in the region, to help establish the University of Texas Medical School in Tyler. The school … more
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It's Christmas time in Wood County

Quitman and Mineola held Christmas parades through their respective downtowns on Saturday and they were a sight to see. more

Mineola Marches, Swarms State

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