Grass fire: Dec. 12 1:25 p.m., 1090 CR 2774, Mineola; Dec. 15, 4:04 p.m., E. Hwy. 80 at middle bridge, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Dec. 9, 10:41 a.m., 1524 Rainbow Ln., Mineola; Dec. … more

December 8 Deputy Andrew Rapp responded to the Wood County Adult Probation Office for a falsified urine analysis. Jesse Tanner Jones, 28, of Mineola was arrested for falsification of drug test … more

December 11 1:03 a.m., alarm, W. Broad, everything clear. 1:25 a.m., welfare concern, 300 blk Greenville, concern for statement subject made and then hung up and turned off phone. 3:20 a.m., … more

The Quitman Independent School District sees itself on solid financial footing and is looking to invest in its future. That future was represented by elementary students Natalie Netherland and … more

The artificial turf and track surface at Meredith Memorial Stadium in Mineola will be replaced to the tune of more than $1.3 million. Following Monday’s second round of discussion on the … more

Shoppers in Wood County added almost $8.4 million to government coffers during 2021 through sales taxes. The final 2021 report from the state comptroller’s office shows every city in the … more

Recognition of students and staff highlighted Monday’s Alba-Golden school board meeting. The FFA leadership team which finished eighth in state, the bi-district champion volleyball team and the … more

Mineola ISD is joining a growing number of school districts around Texas in opposing a federal mandate that 3-4 year old students in the Head Start program wear masks. Superintendent Cody Mize … more

The Wood County Grand Jury handed down the following indictments Nov. 17: Jeremy Ray Adams of Hawkins, possession of child pornography and possession with intent to promote child … more

Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Dec. 6, 12:27 p.m., 211 CR 2258, Mineola; Dec. 7, 12:17 p.m., 1136 N. Newsom St. #36, Mineola: Dec. 7, 12:33 p.m., 335 Wren St., Mineola; Dec. 8, 9:16 a.m., 708 W. … more

Dec. 1-12 The Quitman Police Department responded to 72 calls for service, issued seven citations, gave 12 warning citations, took 14 reports and made one warrant arrest for expired drivers … more

December 1 Deputy Jeff Baldwin took a sexual assault call on CR 4135. While at the location, it was discovered that a sexual assault of a child had also occurred. The Criminal Investigation … more