There is something reassuring about large industrial facilities. The hum of ventilation, the repetitious clattering of machines, the warning whistles and bells of large equipment moving, it is all … more

Special Olympics returns to Wood County for the first time since 2019. The Pilot Club of Quitman, along with the Anchor Club, is hosting … more

The Wood County Junior Livestock Show kicks off its run Tuesday, March 28 and concludes Friday, March 31 with the sale of champions at 6 p.m. All events take place at the new Quitman High School … more

The Quitman City Council met in executive session and took action concerning City Administrator Rodney Kieke. Kieke participated in the Thursday night meeting remotely. Keike will serve under an … more

Road freight or transport vehicle fire: March 11, 1:32 p.m., 5365 Hwy. 37, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: March 9, 5:39 p.m., 673 Kevin St, Mineola; March 12, 1:45 a.m., 722 Padgett … more

March 11 5:32 a.m., unknown offense, Graham, people outside talking loudly, unable to locate. 9:57 a.m., welfare concern, 600 blk E. Broad, transient advised bitten by snake and having trouble … more

March 8 Cpl. Baldwin, cows out, County Road 1900. While herding the cows back, deputy observed multiple dead cows, case forwarded to investigations. Deputy Kovic, theft, Private Road 7687; … more

UT Health Tyler has been recognized for excellence with the Ardent Cup, the highest honor awarded by Ardent Health Services. UT Health Quitman also received honors with Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) … more

Outside rubbish fire, other: March 5, 7:39 a.m., 900 blk University St., Mineola. Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire: March 8, 12:12 a.m., 700 Greenville Hwy., Mineola. Medical assist, assist … more

March 1 Cpl. Cooper, Deputy Rapp, criminal mischief, CR 4870; cemetery president stated multiple headstones damaged, case forwarded to investigations. Sgt. Morrison, Cpl. Cooper, Deputy Rapp , … more

March 4 1:36 a.m., city ordinance violation, University at Giles, two gunshots heard, possibly fireworks, nothing located. 9:51 a.m., alarm, N. Pacific, everything locked and secure. 1:56 … more

The following guilty pleas were heard in 402nd District Court March 9, 2023: Jason Allan Moctezuma, Winnsboro, evading arrest or detention (use or exhibit deadly weapon), third degree felony, … more