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Edwards makes college dean’s list
Savannah Edwards of Alba has been named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss.
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a …
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6/6/24 09:44 AM
Kids’ free summer food program starts
The East Texas Food Bank kicked off the free Summer Food Program for children on Tuesday, June 4 at 42 East Texas locations.
“It’s so important to make sure children do not go …
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6/6/24 09:44 AM
Benefit set for 4th at Mineola preserve
The Mineola Community Friends organization, which has put on free holiday dinners in partnership with Logan’s Place, plans a Friends of July celebration Thursday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. …
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6/6/24 09:42 AM
Comic book show Saturday in Mineola
Thousands of collectible comic books and trading cards will be for sale at the first Mineola Comic Market, Saturday June 8 at the Annex, 119 N. Johnson Street.
The Market will run from …
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6/6/24 09:42 AM
City seeks donations for fireworks show
The annual city of Mineola fireworks show, put on the by the fire department, will be held at the Mineola Civic Center grounds on Thursday, July 4 at dark.
The Lake Country Symphonic Band will …
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6/6/24 09:41 AM
Tax abatement sought for Quitman duplexes
Wood County commissioners postponed a requested property tax abatement on the construction of five duplexes in Quitman.
The county has been asked to approve an economic development agreement for …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 6/6/24 09:41 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 6/6/24 09:41 AM
Cole named to spring dean’s list
Dakota Lee Cole, a senior from Mineola, has been placed on the Dean’s List at Greenville University in Greenville, Ill. for the Spring 2024 semester.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, …
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6/6/24 09:39 AM
McLemore earns degree at SHSU
Catherine McLemore of Mineola has earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville during the spring semester.
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6/6/24 09:39 AM
Tyler Jr. College recognizes spring honor students
Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,487 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the Spring 2024 semester.
The president’s list …
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6/6/24 09:39 AM
Karch graduates from college for linemen
Cameron Karch, a 2023 graduate of Mineola High School, has successfully completed the rigorous 15-week program at Northwest Lineman College (NLC) in Denton. Karch graduated on May 24, equipped with …
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6/6/24 09:39 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Summer has arrived. Well, maybe not by the calendar but definitely by the heat!
Did you notice? The yard has been mowed. It still needs work and I am looking into that.
Camp We Read …
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6/6/24 09:37 AM
Three county students awarded scholarships
The North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) announced the recipients for its 4th annual Linda Thomas Safe Driving Scholarship. The scholarship awarded $1,000 each to 11 high school …
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6/6/24 09:37 AM
Amtrak planning improvements to depot
The Mineola Amtrak depot is scheduled for a major improvement project.
Though the project was initially on the Amtrak Americans with Disabilities Act Station Program for 2023, it has not yet …
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6/6/24 09:36 AM
Mineola EDC loses board member
The Mineola Economic Development Corp. board is in search of a new member.
Becky Moore’s resignation was accepted “with regret” on Tuesday, May 28. She and husband Joel Moore …
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6/6/24 09:35 AM
Lake Country Symphony plans two shows
The Lake Country Symphonic Band will perform Sunday and Monday, June 9-10 at the Select Theater in downtown Mineola.
Sunday’s show is at 2 p.m. and Monday’s downbeat hits at 7:30 …
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6/6/24 09:35 AM
QISD board shares goals with community
The Quitman Independent School District recently hosted a public event with its board of trustees to foster transparency and community engagement. The gathering was meant to be a “meet and …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 6/6/24 09:35 AM
news@wood.cm | 6/6/24 09:35 AM
AGISD accesses additional state CTE funds
The Alba-Golden ISD board of trustees took action at a special session last Thursday that stands to garner the district an additional $200,000 in state funding. The board approved, by …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/6/24 09:34 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/6/24 09:34 AM
Golden anniversary celebrated
Mike and Sheila Kerry celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 30, 2024. They were married at Central Baptist Church in 1974. Mike and Sheila have been long-time residents of Mineola and have …
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6/6/24 09:33 AM
Pilots teach 2nd graders bike safety
Each spring the Mineola Pilot Club conducts a bicycle safety course for second graders at Mineola Primary School. They generally partner with the Mineola Police Department on the project, but this …
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6/6/24 09:32 AM
Lions award scholarships to Yantis seniors
The Yantis-Lake Fork Lions Club represented by Lion Joan Bearden, left, presented $1,000 scholarships to these 2024 Yantis High School seniors, from left, Creager Quinn, David Sandoval and Clifton …
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6/6/24 09:32 AM
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