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Eight Mineola FFA teams to compete at state

Eight Mineola FFA teams have qualified for state at the Area 6 CDE Contest at East Texas A&M University recently. State contests are held April 24-25 and May 3. Career Development … more

4/24/25 08:24 AM

QISD buys bus cameras

The Quitman school board voted to purchase new bus camera and monitoring equipment for $51,765 Monday. The new camera system will be installed in all QISD buses, including mini buses, travel … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 4/24/25 08:21 AM

Mineola ISD hosting third Spanish-speaking event

Mineola ISD welcomes all area Spanish-speaking families to the third annual Fiesta event on Friday, April 25. The event, which is exclusively in Spanish, will be in the Primary School cafeteria … more

4/24/25 08:20 AM

Mineola and AG one-act plays qualify for region

Alba-Golden and Mineola High School one-act play troupes have advanced to the regional competition with their performances in the area round. Alba-Golden will compete Thursday, April 24 at … more

4/17/25 08:21 AM

AG board appoints new member

The Alba-Golden Board welcomed Jed Sitar as their newest board member at Monday’s meeting. Sitar was appointed and sworn-in to fill the seat vacated by Jessica Christian, whose new residence … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/17/25 08:15 AM

Quitman ISD outlines needs addressed with bond

Quitman ISD has unanimously voted to call for a $30.835 million bond in May. Citizen voting on the bond will take place in voting on May 3. more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 4/17/25 08:12 AM

Alba-Golden Secondary Honor Roll

3rd 9 Weeks A Honor Roll 6th grade Stormi Bibby, James Castloo, Grayson Crawford, McKenzie Gilbreath, Madison Hodges, Christopher Reynolds, Colter Sessions, Kynslee Sitar, Addison … more

4/10/25 08:27 AM

Foundation makes teachers’ day

“When you hear the drums coming down the hallway, your heart just starts racing,” explained Kristina Salonen, Mineola Primary School instructional coach for pre-K through third grade. … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/10/25 08:13 AM

Alba-Golden, Minoela casts advance in One-Act Play

Alba-Golden and Mineola High Schools’ one-act play productions have advanced to the area round of state competition. Alba-Golden will perform again on Saturday, April 12 in Corsicana. The … more

4/3/25 08:00 AM

MISD approves teaching staff, passes out many accolades

Mineola School Board met in closed sessions for almost an hour and a half Monday, then approved a lengthy list of teacher contracts, including five new hires. They also accepted six resignations … more

3/27/25 09:14 AM

Mineola Intermediate Honor Roll

A Honor Roll 4th Grade Ava Arbter, Isabella Ballentine, Jase Blackwell, Caysen Brooks, Eli Calixto, Kayelee Cobb, Raylon Frosch, Kaysen Haire, Cutter Hamlett, Kyle Herring, Eason Hooton, … more

3/20/25 09:49 AM

Quitman grad named UA-LR’s royal

Junior Brooklyn Marcee of Quitman was crowned the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s 2025 Homecoming Royal on Saturday, Feb. 22, during the halftime homecoming court ceremony at the … more

3/20/25 08:25 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

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 school board honors pupils, teachers

Mineola school trustees recognized students of the month at the February board meeting Monday, Feb. 24, as well as the teachers of the year from each campus. One of those teachers was to be … more

3/11/25 05:32 PM

Quitman student group performs acts of kindness

Kristin Layman, school counselor for Quitman Middle and High Schools, has been behind the scenes, making stuff happen at the school since she was hired two years ago. One of the major projects … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 3/11/25 05:31 PM

Mineola ISD hosting student job fair

Mineola schools, in partnership with the Workforce Solutions of East Texas, will host a job fair for students from eight surrounding school districts on Wednesday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in … more

2/27/25 08:30 AM

MISD board celebrates success, OKs contracts

A packed house at the Mineola Primary School cafetorium celebrated student success for almost an hour Monday. Trustees recognized the students of the month and teachers of the year from each … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/27/25 08:16 AM