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MISD stands pat on administrators

The entire Mineola School District administrative team received contract extensions Monday. Following a school board closed session, one-year extensions were offered to Assistant Superintendent … more

AGISD board OKs facility study

The Alba-Golden ISD Board of Trustees dispatched a significant number of action items Monday, possibly none more important to the future of the district than approval of a Facility Study Agreement … more

Benefit breakfast planned for Bread of Life ministry

The Bread of Life Ministry will hold its monthly benefit breakfast Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7:30-9 a.m. at Mineola First Methodist Church, 612 N. Newsom St. Suggested donation for the … more

Church hosts first Night to Shine prom

For the first time, Holly Brook Baptist Church recently hosted “Night to Shine,” sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is “unforgettable prom night experience, … more

Beauty shop stories led Driver to food ministry

This story may not have started in a beauty parlor, but beauty parlors certainly played a major and consistent role in it.   Kathy Driver is a beautician. Since receiving her licensure from … more

2024 schedule announced for Mineola mini-train runs

The Harry Meredith Special will get underway on Saturday, March 30 at Iron Horse Square Park in Mineola for the 2024 season, with the Easter train. It will be held in conjunction with the Methodist … more

QDC adjusts to new approval procedures

The public portion of the Quitman Development Corporation board meeting Feb. 12 ended in frustration, as board members unexpectedly went into closed session around the halfway mark of the meeting. … more

Bassmaster tournament, family festival to showcase Caney Point improvements

Preparations are ramping up for two major events to be held in concert at Caney Point Recreational Area on Lake Fork. Crews were busy late last week on expanding parking and installing a … more

Filing deadline Friday in school, city elections

Friday is the last day to file for places on the ballot in the May 4 city council and school board elections.   Mineola ISD will have an election, as two candidates have signed up for the … more

Early voting begins Tuesday

Early voting in the March 5 party primaries begins on Tuesday, Feb. 20. All early voting in Wood County is conducted at the elections office in Quitman. Days and hours are Feb. 20-23 from 8 … more

Pilots capture chili prize

The Pilot Club of Mineola members serve their entry in the Mineola Kiwanis Club’s annual chili cookoff Saturday. The club was judged best chili. Members include, from left, Lori White, Diane … more

Democrats express voter intimidation concerns

Two Democrats expressed concerns about potential voter intimidation while one Republican threatened legal action over not being able to carry a handgun into the county courthouse. Wood County … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Grass fire: Feb. 7, 11:50 a.m., 602 CR 2373, Alba. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Feb. 5, 8:14 p.m., Sycamore St, Mineola. Good intent call, other: Feb. 4, 6:04 p.m., FM 1253 & FM … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

January 31 Sgt. Morrison, Deputy Whisenhunt, assault, CR 2210; caller advised mother struck him during argument, both had conflicting stories, neither wished to pursue charges.   Cpl. … more

Mineola Police Report

February 3 10:09 a.m., information, W. Loop 564, vehicles parked in fire lane, advised no fire lane at that location. 11:46 a.m., motor vehicle accident, NE Loop 564, two vehicles, one … more

Kid Fish is on Saturday

Bridge Bob’s Pond at Mineola Nature Preserve will be the site of the annual Kids’ Trout Fishing Day on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is sponsored by Texas Parks … more

Alba-Golden Jr.-Sr. High Roll

A Honor Roll 2nd Nine Weeks   6th grade Tenley Castloo, Avery Haisten, Piper Hartin, Grayson Hawthorn, Henry Kerry, Judson Paben, Alexander Reynolds, Bobby Yates 7th grade … more

UT Tyler names president’s list honor students

The University of Texas at Tyler announced students who were named to the fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll.  To qualify, a student must have completed, in one semester, 12 or more … more

Kiwanis Club honors Lucases

Sarah and Steven Lucas were awarded the Mineola Kiwanis January Citizens of the Month for their work with Wreaths Across America, the national project which places wreaths on veterans graves in Wood … more

Boyd’s enthusiasm has helped church grow

Speaking with Pastor Demethrius T. Boyd of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church is to understand exactly what unbridled enthusiasm is. He beamed as he stretched his arms out, “We are building … more
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