Mineola wards to be redrawn
For the first time since the city of Mineola adopted the ward system of city council districts in 1995, the boundary lines for the three districts will need to be changed.
The change is mandated by the 2020 U.S. Census, which found two of the three wards out of balance.
Filing deadline approaches for spring party primaries
The deadline to file for the March 1 Republican and Democratic primaries in Texas is Monday, Dec. 13. As of Dec. 6, the following have filed for office in Wood County, all Republicans...
Quitman chamber has new executive
Changes have come to the Quitman Chamber of Commerce and the organization has stepped up efforts to become a viable partner in the local business community.
For the first time in over a year, the chamber has a new executive director. Christine Thomas comes with business experience and a positive and progressive attitude.
Alba stop sign to be reviewed
The Alba City Council agreed Monday to take a look at the need for a stop sign on westbound Quitman St. as it enters the downtown square. It will be considered in January.
Christmas season alights on Mineola
Crowds lined Broad Street through downtown Mineola Saturday evening for the annual lighted Christmas parade sponsored by the chamber of commerce.
Mineola wins as five county teams place at state FFA meet
The team of Sunni Ruffin, Ava Johnson (seniors) and Mylee Fischer (junior) earned a large state banner that will hang in the high school when it arrives, along with their photo.
Jimmy Ray Butler, 1934-2021
Margaret Marie Powell Tyson, 1949-2021
Eugenia Ann Anderson, 1948-2021
Tamie Russell Hogue, 1960-2021
Charles Terry Plum, 1945-2021
Celebration set for MHS band
The Sound of the Swarm Mineola High School band will celebrate times three Thursday evening.
Food bank plans free giveaway Dec. 15
The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) will hold a special holiday food distribution that includes meat on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m.-noon, at Bud Moody Stadium in Quitman.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Mineola Fire Department Report
Mineola Police Report
Drones bring new perspective to growing business
4-H’ers compete in food show
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
We are hosting our Annual Open House on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 4 until 6 p.m.
Letters to the editor
Quitman ladies split four tournament games
In the win over Grace, Quitman broke open a tight game in the second half.
Quitman races to early lead in victory over AG Panthers
The Quitman Bulldogs raced to a 24-3 first quarter lead on the road at Alba-Golden and never looked back in a 76-48 win over the Panthers last Tuesday.
Lady Panthers, Owls awarded district honors
Lady Jackets runners up in GS tourney
It was a weekend of tournament play for area hardcourt teams. The Lady Jackets of Mineola progressed to a championship game last Saturday but fell short, bowing to the Van Lady Vandals at the Grand Saline Tourney.
Mineola boys open hoops season with a win
Before last Tuesday’s game at Rains High School, the Mineola Yellowjackets had not done much more than a shoot-around. The leadership in the athletic department and basketball program had delayed the start of the basketball season to allow a one-week breather for the multi-sport athletes after the extended football season.
It looks like it was a week well spent.
Sound of the Swarm
Mineola's own Sound of the Swarm won the 2021 marching band championship, and we were there to document it.
