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Mineola Police Report

July 25 12:53 a.m., disturbance, Blue Bird Lane; caller reported a woman had been struck in the face during an argument and that a man displayed a firearm after others forced entry into the … more

8/5/26 02:17 PM

Mineola Fire Department Report

July 23 12:29 p.m., hazardous situation, smoke investigation, 315 Ivey St.; 2:57 p.m., public service, citizen assist/lift assist, 118 Cheek St.; 5:12 p.m., no emergency, cancelled response, 200 N. … more

8/5/26 02:16 PM

Wood County Sheriff's Report

July 15 Sgt Williams responded to a theft on FM 14. The victim advised someone stole multiple tools from his storage unit. An offense report was completed. Deputies assisted a nearby agency in Alba … more

8/5/26 02:15 PM

UPRA Rodeo scheduled for Aug. 21–22 in Winnsboro

The United Professional Rodeo Association (UPRA) will hold a two-night rodeo at the Winnsboro Rodeo Arena, 937 Wheeler Drive, on Aug. 21 and 22. Gates open at 6 p.m. each night, and the rodeo begins … more

By Tom Rice, Wood County Monitor | 7/29/26 11:28 AM

Paradise Vapor celebrates ribbon cutting, community support in Mineola

By Chelsi Jennings Wood County Monitor Paradise Vapor, located in Suite 700 at 344 N.W. Loop 564, celebrated its ceremonial ribbon cutting Friday, July 24, with family, friends, and members of the … more

By Chelsi Jennings, Wood County Monitor | 7/29/26 11:27 AM

WCEDC highlights growth, tourism and new partnerships

The Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) heard reports on steady growth in the local economy, new tourism efforts and expanding partnerships during its board meeting Wednesday, July … more

By Carley Tucker | 7/29/26 11:27 AM

Headlight 124 Masonic Lodge to host back-to-school backpack giveaway

Headlight 124 Masonic Lodge will host a back-to-school backpack giveaway for school-age students at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Brocks Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 206 Clark St. … more

7/29/26 11:26 AM

Children’s Village expands foster care mission to keep East Texas children closer to home

There are 40 to 70 Wood County children in foster care at any given time, according to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. In neighboring Smith County, that number exceeds 300. … more

By Carley Tucker | 7/29/26 11:26 AM

Repeat violent offender, Farris sentenced to 45 years in prison

Acey Joe Farris, 64, of Quitman, has been sentenced to 45 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after being convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a … more

7/29/26 11:25 AM

Wood County Marine Corps League discusses fall events, invites community to join

Members of the Lance Cpl. Shane L Goldman Detachment 1278 of the Wood County Marine Corps League met July 21 to discuss upcoming fundraisers, veteran outreach, and community service projects while … more

By Carley Tucker | 7/29/26 11:23 AM

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7/29/26 11:23 AM

TxDOT project updates for the weeks of July 27 and Aug. 3

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning the following construction and maintenance activities across the district during the weeks of July 27 and Aug. 3, 2026. Work schedules are … more

7/29/26 11:22 AM

Texas Game Wardens report record BWI arrests over Fourth of July weekend

Texas game wardens maintained a strong presence on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across Texas during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. They contacted more than 10,800 vessels while participating … more

7/29/26 11:21 AM

Rotary Club to host community blood drive

The Quitman Rotary Club will host a community blood drive in partnership with Carter BloodCare and is inviting area residents to donate blood to help meet the needs of local patients. The blood drive … more

7/29/26 11:19 AM

Army veteran finds sweet success with Bays & Battered

By Megan Whitworth Wood County Monitor It all began with a two-tiered mermaid-themed cake. That’s the cake local woman Jessica Bays baked for her daughter’s birthday, unknowingly launching the … more

By Megan Whitworth, Wood County Monitor | 7/29/26 11:18 AM

Master Gardeners encourage gardeners to prepare now for fall planting

Despite July’s heat, now is the time to begin preparing for a fall garden, guest speaker Taylor Meason told gardeners during the Wood County Master Gardeners’ monthly Lunch and Learn. Meason … more

By Carley Tucker | 7/29/26 11:18 AM

The Page Turner to host fantasy book signing Saturday

The Page Turner book store in Mineola will host a book signing Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with Hailey Huntington, author of the new fantasy book Magic Like Fire. The book tells the story of … more

By James Taylor
woodcountyadman@gmail.com | 7/29/26 11:18 AM

Alba-Golden ISD Board recognized as Region 7 Board of the Year, approves routine business and personnel changes

By Autumn Honeycutt Wood County Monitor The Alba-Golden ISD Board of Trustees met Monday evening to conduct routine district business while celebrating a major achievement after being named the … more

By Autumn Honeycutt, Wood County Monitor | 7/29/26 11:16 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

July 16 2:21 p.m., hazardous situation, downed/arching electrical power line, 118 Krause St.; 4:35 p.m., rescue, structure extrication/entrapped, 1220 N Pacific St July 17 9:45 a.m., hazardous … more

7/28/26 04:00 PM

Mineola Police Report

July 18 12:05 a.m., information only (unlawful carry of weapon), 100 N. Pacific; 12:10 a.m., drug offense (possession of marijuana), 100 N. Pacific; 12:12 a.m., information only (unlawful carry of … more

7/28/26 03:59 PM