After a one-year absence, Salvation Army bell ringing has returned to Mineola. It’s important to note that 100% of the money donated remains in Mineola to benefit needy families all year long. … more

Cheryl Wood of Cheryl’s Lake Country Florist spoke to the Mineola Kiwanis about her experience in Uvalde. more

The Mineola Landmark Commission hosts “Welcome Back Home,” continuing the annual Tour of Homes which was suspended two years due to COVID-19. The tour will be Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. more

The city of Mineola abandoned an unused street right-of-way, approved closing downtown streets for a beer fest and outlined its request to the Meredith Foundation Monday. more

An overflow crowd filled the county courtroom Tuesday morning for a workshop by Wood County commissioners concerning the paper ballot movement. 

The Concerned Citizens of Wood County is seeking for commissioners to implement paper ballot voting as soon as possible. more

The Wood County Grand Jury has declined to indict murder suspect Chad Earl Carr, who was arrested in September for the cold case murder of Brittany McGlone in 2007 near Winnsboro. more

The Christmas season will soon be in evidence around Wood County.

The turkey will barely be put away on Thanksgiving when Quitman lights its yuletide tree on the courthouse square at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. more

Wood County Commissioners approved a $57,611 bid from Maddox Air Conditioning, Inc. of Tyler for replacing four existing gas/electric units with new Carrier units to bring back heat in the county jail. more

The following criminal cases have been handled in 402nd District Court recently. A guilty plea was heard Nov. 15. James Dustin Kidd, Winnsboro, driving while intoxicated third or more, … more

The Mineola ISD School Board recognized the following at the Nov. 14 board meeting: Students of the month Kindergartners Paisley Smalley and Bryce Bickerstaff from the primary campus, … more

Passenger vehicle fire: Nov. 9, 5:50 p.m., 135 NE Loop 564, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Nov. 5, 10:03 p.m., 809 Sycamore St., Mineola; Nov. 6, 11:28 p.m., 107 Elliot St., Mineola; … more

November 12 1:34 a.m., disturbance, N. Pacific, physical alteration between two males (boyfriend and father), one subject transported to hospital by EMS. 5:20 a.m., alarm, NE Loop 564, … more