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County Grand Jury hands down indictments

The following indictments were handed down by the Wood County Grand Jury on Dec. 11: Jimmy Joe Heimann, Quitman, possession of a controlled substance (PCS) penalty group (PG) 1/1-B, one gram or … more

Quitman Pilot Club planning chili cookoff

The Pilot Club of Quitman is gearing up for its annual benefit chili cookoff Friday, Jan. 26 at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Chili cooks will be competing … more

Speakers counter paper ballot claims

Wood County commissioners got an entirely different story last Tuesday concerning the recent constitutional amendment election, compared to the comments made at the Nov. 28 meeting. Four … more
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Bike drive benefits Alba-Golden Angel Tree

Moving from Mesquite to Alba-Golden didn’t slow 7th grade Ryleigh Adams’ desire to help others at Christmas time. She resumed the bicycle drives she held for five years in Mesquite … more

Mineola Memorial Library Notes

What a fantastic afternoon on Dec. 14. It was our annual Open House and it was the best attended in many, many years. So grateful to those that attended, prepared refreshments, visited with us, and … more
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Council delays vote on Nature Preserve during April eclipse

With growing concern for the number of people expected to descend on Northeast Texas for the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse April 8, Mineola City Council debated at length Monday how to … more
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Santa makes annual visit to museum

Santa and a few of his elves made a visit to Mineola last weekend. For more than 36 years, Jolly St. Nick has been found right around Christmastime in his Little Red House, located behind the Mineola … more
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Mineola Civic Center reports busy year, several upgrades

With 2023 almost in the books, the Mineola Civic Center reported it has had a good year. Center board President Davis Collett said rentals are up for RV spaces and center facilities, the new … more
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Wreaths placed on graves of veterans at Roselawn

Following a somber ceremony in the Beaty Funeral Home chapel, dozens of volunteers fanned out across Roselawn Memorial Gardens Saturday morning to complete the task of placing a Christmas wreath on … more

Fishing festival to be permanent feature

The Lake Fork Family festival which will be put on during the Bassmasters fishing tournament in late February-early March is slated to become an annual community event, regardless of whether … more
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Vernon Arthur Timian  1942-2023

Vernon Arthur Timian, 81, of Mineola passed away on Dec. 10, 2023 in Quitman. He was born in Devils Lake, N.D. to the late Arthur W. Timian and Adella E. Perkuhn Timian. He was a faithful member … more

Jabe Paul Tidwell 1933-2023

Jabe Paul Tidwell, 90, of Mineola passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 14, 2023. Paul was born on Oct. 9, 1933 in Longview to Jabe and Dessa Mae Tidwell. He graduated from Duncan High … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Grass fire: Dec. 13, 10:00 p.m., FM 1254 & CR 2427, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Dec. 7, 8:13 a.m., CR 2466, Mineola; Dec. 8, 12:54 p.m., NW Loop 564, Mineola; Dec. 9, 2:43 … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

December 6 Lt. Milbourn, Sgt. Morrison, Cpl. Croney, warrant service, CR 2351; deputies observed wanted subject’s vehicle leaving property, attempted traffic stop, driver fled several … more

Mineola Police Report

December 9 12:38 a.m., suspicious person, W. Blair, subject with warning is trespassing. 4:02 a.m., disturbance, Turman, interference with request for emergency assistance. 1:50 p.m., … more

McMahon named all-state

Mineola sophomore Mahayla McMahon has been named to the all-state volleyball team for Conference 3A by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. more

Yellowjackets earn all-district honors

The following Mineola High School student athletes have been named all-district in 5-3A football: Soph. Ainsley Steward utility MVP Jr. Noah Turner special teams MVP First team … more

Bulldogs win pair of games in Bonham basketball tournament

The Quitman Bulldogs put up a pair of wins in five games at the Bonham basketball tournament over the weekend. Quitman started the week with a 46-27 loss to Edgewood last Tuesday. The … more

Bulldogs garner district pigskin awards

Quitman High School placed the following football players on the all-district football team for 9-AAA Superlatives Utility Player of the Year Klayton Meadows Special Teams Player … more

Jackets hitting stride in 73-50 win

The Mineola Yellowjackets defeated the visiting Van Vandals last Tuesday 73-50. The game was an effective display of basketball from the home side, and how the game unfolded will likely become … more
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