Property values skyrocket
The value of taxable property in Wood County rose by $400 million or just over 10%, since 2020. Certified property values from the Wood County Appraisal District, announced last week, show the …
Disc golfers compete in sanctioned event
Area veterans hear inspiring words from decorated service member
Old Settlers Reunion sets three-day event schedule
No one fights alone
The Mineola community rallied for the Blackwell family Saturday with a barbecue, car wash and more at Meredith Memorial Stadium. Six-year-old Jase, son of Mineola High School athletic director Luke …
Radio tower approved for nature preserve site
The city’s efforts to replace a radio tower that hosts communications for the Mineola Fire Department has taken another turn. The latest plans call for the tower to be located on a section of …
New Alba-Golden agriscience facility taking shape
At the core of the new Alba-Golden Schools ag-science project center is a 30’ x 50’ indoor practice arena. It occupies the center of the building and is quite literally, the centerpiece. …
Sales taxes boost MEDC’s bottom line
As part of the Mineola Economic Development Corp. budget presentation last Thursday, City Manager and EDC Director Mercy Rushing noted the organization should end the year with $861,041 in the …
Kings Lane repairs OK’d
Faced with two bad streets and money to repair only one, the Mineola City Council voted Monday to complete the repairs started last year on Kings Lane. Public Works Director William Crump said …
Mineola Sound of the Swarm top rated again
Tips for Tots returning to aid county’s vulnerable children
A.R.T. House youth empowerment project may be funded with federal COVID relief money
Gerald Dewayne Taylor 1952-2021
Gerald Dewayne Taylor, 59, passed away July 22, 2021 at his residence in Alba. He was born in Orange and lived most of his life in the Alba area. Survivors include his father, Gerald Taylor of …
Bingo in the park returning to reunion
Ranch near Quitman to offer unique opportunities for heroes facing obstacles
Sheriff gives update, HOT funds OK’d
Quitman Library Connections
Tax holiday helps with back-to-school
Shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-8. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items, such as …
Quitman Rotary marking 75th
Rotarians, past and present, will gather at Anconna’s Restaurant in Quitman to celebrate the local club’s 75 years of service to the community, District 5830 and the world at large …
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
July 14 Deputy Linda Williams was dispatched to a residence on CR 4440 for the theft of a Harley Davidson. According to the complainant, the motorcycle did not run and had been sitting on the …
Mineola Fire Department Report
Building fire: July 17, 3:06 p.m., 499 CR 2427, Mineola. Passenger vehicle fire: July 16, 2:43 p.m., Hwy. 37 & CR 2302, Mineola. Forest, woods or wildland fire: July 16, 2:39 p.m., 100 blk …
