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Benefit set for 4th at Mineola preserve

The Mineola Community Friends organization, which has put on free holiday dinners in partnership with Logan’s Place, plans a Friends of July celebration Thursday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. … more

Comic book show Saturday in Mineola

Thousands of collectible comic books and trading cards will be for sale at the first Mineola Comic Market, Saturday June 8 at the Annex, 119 N. Johnson Street. The   Market will run from … more

City seeks donations for fireworks show

The annual city of Mineola fireworks show, put on the by the fire department, will be held at the Mineola Civic Center grounds on Thursday, July 4 at dark. The Lake Country Symphonic Band will … more

Tax abatement sought for Quitman duplexes

Wood County commissioners postponed a requested property tax abatement on the construction of five duplexes in Quitman. The county has been asked to approve an economic development agreement for … more
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Cole named to spring dean’s list

Dakota Lee Cole, a senior from Mineola, has been placed on the Dean’s List at Greenville University in Greenville, Ill. for the Spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, … more

McLemore earns degree at SHSU

Catherine McLemore of Mineola has earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville during the spring semester. more

Tyler Jr. College recognizes spring honor students

Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,487 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the Spring 2024 semester. The president’s list … more

Karch graduates from college for linemen

Cameron Karch, a 2023 graduate of Mineola High School, has successfully completed the rigorous 15-week program at Northwest Lineman College (NLC) in Denton. Karch graduated on May 24, equipped with … more

Three county students awarded scholarships

The North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) announced the recipients for its 4th annual Linda Thomas Safe Driving Scholarship. The scholarship awarded $1,000 each to 11 high school … more

Amtrak planning improvements to depot

The Mineola Amtrak depot is scheduled for a major improvement project. Though the project was initially on the Amtrak Americans with Disabilities Act Station Program for 2023, it has not yet … more

Mineola EDC loses board member

The Mineola Economic Development Corp. board is in search of a new member. Becky Moore’s resignation was accepted “with regret” on Tuesday, May 28. She and husband Joel Moore … more

Lake Country Symphony plans two shows

The Lake Country Symphonic Band will perform Sunday and Monday, June 9-10 at the Select Theater in downtown Mineola. Sunday’s show is at 2 p.m. and Monday’s downbeat hits at 7:30 … more

QISD board shares goals with community

The Quitman Independent School District recently hosted a public event with its board of trustees to foster transparency and community engagement. The gathering was meant to be a “meet and … more
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AGISD accesses additional state CTE funds

The Alba-Golden   ISD board of trustees took action at a special session last Thursday that stands to garner the district an additional $200,000 in state funding. The board approved, by … more
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Pilots teach 2nd graders bike safety

Each spring the Mineola Pilot Club conducts a bicycle safety course for second graders at Mineola Primary School. They generally partner with the Mineola Police Department on the project, but this … more

Lions award scholarships to Yantis seniors

The Yantis-Lake Fork Lions Club represented by Lion Joan Bearden, left, presented $1,000 scholarships to these 2024 Yantis High School seniors, from left, Creager Quinn, David Sandoval and Clifton … more

Quitman church welcomes community

Despite big puddles in the parking lot and looming gray skies above, the turnout for the Faith Baptist Church of Quitman block party was considerable Saturday.   Shouts of joy, chattering … more
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Alba council seeks flooding solutions

Even as the Alba City Council discussed ways to alleviate some flooding issues around the city, Mother Nature brought another deluge to the city Monday night, no doubt exacerbating an already bad … more
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Mineola council seeks citizen input

The Mineola City Council wants to involve citizens in the budget process this year. The council and city staff is asking residents to fill out a survey on the city website, Mineola.com, and … more

Kid Fish a success at Lake Fork

“Oh, Dad!! Daddy, daddy!” This, along with laughter, chatting and squealing of happy children, was not an uncommon sound at the Wood County Kid Fish event on Saturday. The … more
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