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Canine Mata gains national recognition

Mata, who served as a law enforcement canine for Wood County Prec. 2 Constable Kelly Smith until his retirement Dec. 31, was honored in Washington D.C. last week by the Animals in War and Peace … more

3/20/25 08:21 AM

QHS band's behavior honored

The Quitman ISD Top Dog award for March went to the Quitman Proud Blue Band, represented by Director Michael Barron, left. Superintendent Chris Mason presented the award to the band for its positive … more

3/20/25 08:19 AM

402nd District Court hears pleas

The following guilty pleas were heard and sentences assessed February 26-28 in 402nd District Court in Quitman: John Dee Strange, Terrell, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, third … more

3/20/25 08:19 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

Medical assist, assist EMS crew: March 7, 9:54 p.m., CR 2425; March 8, 2:03 p.m., Lakeside Place; March 9, 1:23 p,m., CR 2302; March 9, 9:30 p.m., CR 2798; March 11, 2:04 p.m., CR 1658; March 11, … more

3/20/25 08:16 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

March 5 Sgt. Cox, drunken subject; caller stated subject came into store intoxicated, cussing at her employees, advised to call the Sheriff’s Office next time subject returns, criminal … more

3/20/25 08:15 AM

Mineola Police Report

March 8 7:45 a.m., missing person, girlfriend missing since previous evening, threatened self harm, vehicle located, EMS checked subject. 11:00 a.m., assault, W. Kilpatrick, party wanted … more

3/20/25 08:15 AM

Top chamber honors to Dossett, Shockey

If there was a common theme among the award winners at last Tuesday’s Mineola Chamber of Commerce banquet, it was the incredible amount of time, energy and effort the recipients have poured … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/13/25 09:08 AM

Blood donation drive scheduled in Mineola

A blood drive has been scheduled by Carter BloodCare at City National Bank in Mineola, 200 N. Pacific, Monday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will receive a 30-ounce camo drink … more

3/13/25 09:07 AM

Farmers market returning to Quitman Saturday

The Quitman Farmers and Artisans Market returns on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 412 E. Goode St. (Origin Bank parking lot). Dale “The C” Cummings will perform from … more

3/13/25 09:07 AM

Breakfast to benefit Mineola food bank

The monthly Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by the Broad Street Church of Christ of Mineola at 440 W. Broad St. Saturday, March 15. All you can eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, … more

3/13/25 09:02 AM

Courthouse 100th to be observed

The Wood County judge and commissioners will honor the centennial of the 1925 courthouse at their meeting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 18. Following the meeting the Wood County Historical … more

3/13/25 09:00 AM

New business opens

A ribbon cutting was held Friday for TexPro Solutions LLC at 718 S. Pacific in Mineola, owned and operated by Cameron and Morgan Maberry of Golden … more

3/13/25 08:59 AM

Quitman garden club having sale

The Quitman Garden Club has kicked off its annual geranium sale. It’s been a long winter, but the garden club has a sunny remedy for those cold weather blues: red geraniums. The … more

3/13/25 08:58 AM

New Quitman raceway caters to remote-controlled vehicles

One can’t look at the sand/clay oval at the Piney Woods Raceway in Quitman without thinking of dirt track races in their heyday throughout the South some 40 years ago. This track, however, … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 3/13/25 08:58 AM

Historic theater celebrates 105th anniversary

The Lake Country Playhouse and Historic Select Theater in Mineola will celebrate 105 years of continuous operations Saturday with a birthday party including many special events. The party goes … more

3/13/25 08:56 AM

AGISD board cancels election, trustee resigns

The composition of the Alba-Golden school board highlighted the regularly-scheduled meeting conducted Monday night. Board President Matt Haisten reported that the two seats which were up … more

3/13/25 08:56 AM

Quitman ISD report identifies math needs

Melissa Coats, Quitman ISD director of federal and special programs, presented the results of the 2023-24 Texas Academic Performance Report Monday night. Four of the seven subjects tested were … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 3/13/25 08:55 AM

Students get first-hand view of jobs

Through a collaboration between Texas Workforce Commission and Mineola ISD, hundreds of junior and senior high school students were treated to an “Opportunity Fair” Wednesday. The job … more

3/13/25 08:54 AM

Mineola Fire Department Report

Assist EMS: February 27, 11:09 a.m., Wren; February 27, 7:00 p.m., W. Loop 564; March 1, 9:27 a.m., Cypress; March 1, 9:40 p.m., CR 2810; March 3, 9:43 a.m., CR 2220; March 3, 10:48 a.m., … more

3/13/25 08:52 AM

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

February 26 Sgt. Morrison, follow up; caller had pictures of suspect, suspect vehicle from incident where subject fled from being towed, caused damage, deputies attempted contact with possible … more

3/13/25 08:52 AM