Three Wood County bands march to state

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Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame member George Strickland stands with Mineola Sound of the Swarm drum majors Addy Hodson, Jarezi Delgadillo and Callee White as Delgadillo displays the band’s first-place award from the UIL area marching contest Saturday, Oct. 24. Mineola will compete at the state marching championships Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
“It’s a good night for Wood County.” That’s what Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame member George Strickland told Wood County Monitor photographer Tiffany Cook Saturday evening during the …

Old Settlers Reunion returns this weekend with carnival, music and family activities

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The Wood County Old Settlers Reunion (OSR) returns to Gov. Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman this weekend, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, with two days of carnival rides, live entertainment, food, vendors and acallows …
Dr. Mark Race stands beside his anniversary cake during a celebration marking his 20 years as medical director of Grace Community Healthcare Ministry in Mineola.

Race celebrates 20 years with Grace Community Healthcare

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Grace Community Healthcare Ministry in Mineola celebrated Dr. Mark Race and his 20 years as medical director with an anniversary party Friday, Oct. 2. Family, friends and community members …

TxDOT announces Wood County roadwork for week of Oct. 26

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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced construction and maintenance work scheduled in Wood County for the week of Oct. 26, including pavement repairs, bridge construction and …

Native fruit-bearing plants take center stage at Master Gardeners program

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Native plants that produce fruit can be a good choice for East Texas gardeners, especially when summer heat and dry weather make growing conditions difficult. Ed Donnelly, owner of Sorelle …

Early voting tops 8,100 in Wood County

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Early voting continues this week in Wood County, where 8,124 voters have already cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election. Wood County Elections Administrator Laura Wise reported the turnout …
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Trotter returns home to lead Winnsboro ISD

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When Chris Trotter learned his hometown school district needed a superintendent, he reached out to two Winnsboro ISD board members with a simple offer. He was retired, he had experience running …

DAR members participate in day of service at Mineola Memorial Cemetery

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 Under the guidance of Ron Schell, known as the “Wood County Cemetery Man,” members of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) spent several …
Kambrie Hughes is all smiles after earning the title of Lil’ Miss Sweet Potato during the Golden Sweet Potato Festival pageants Thursday, Oct. 22.

Golden Sweet Potato Festival unites community with week of pageantry, faith, and generational traditions

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 The annual Golden Sweet Potato Festival brought together an estimated 5,000 attendees this week for a multi-day celebration of pageantry, worship, and time-honored community traditions. …

QISD approves new Chromebooks, accepts two donations

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Quitman ISD trustees approved the purchase of 291 Chromebooks from IT Director Colby Bridges for the next school year at a cost of $108,617.45. Bridges presented the numbers concerning the …

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CALVIN WAYNE JONES 1947 - 2026

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Calvin Wayne Jones, known to most as Wayne, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 79. He was born on August 10, 1947, in Honey Grove, Texas, to Calvin M.J. Jones and Bertha …

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Fannie Marchman Garden Club names October Yard of the Month

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The Fannie Marchman Garden Club has selected the home of Ronny and Cathy Smith as its October Yard of the Month. The Smiths relocated to Mineola from the Metroplex three years ago, settling into …

TWC kicks off 15th annual veteran hiring initiative

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AUSTIN — The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will host its 15th annual Hiring Red, White & You! event series in November, featuring nearly 30 hiring events across the state Nov. 2-20 to …

Mineola’s Elijah Zavala (58) and Riggen Smith (15) move in to stop a Commerce ball carrier as Carson Threlkeld (1) battles a blocker. Kolton Garrigus (7) follows the play in the background.

Mineola to host tenth-ranked Winnsboro

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After a loss at Commerce, things just don’t get any easier for the Mineola Yellowjackets as they host the 10th ranked Winnsboro Red Raiders Friday night per Dave Campbell’s Texas Football …

Mineola Police Report

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OCT. 17 3:46 a.m., unknown offense, SE Loop 564; Wood County Sheriff’s Office reported armed female possibly involved in an earlier incident, subject located at emergency room in Lindale, all …

Wood County Sheriff's Report

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OCT. 14 Deputy Swann, Deputy Netherland, theft, FM 2869. Caller said female performing community service had stolen items in her possession. Items returned to owner, subject issued trespass …

Mineola Fire Department Report

Wednesday, October 21

Mineola Fire Department Report 10/8/26–10/14/26     Oct. 8    6:09 a.m., no emergency, good intent, controlled burning (authorized), 500 County Road 2307; 5:05 …

Hawks eye playoff ticket

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The Hawkins Hawks are eyeing a spot in the state playoffs after a decisive 73-40 victory over the Alba-Golden (A-G) Panthers Friday night. The win gives the Hawks a 6-2 season record and 3-1 mark in …

Winners of the beard and mustache contest at Winnsboro’s Autumn Trails celebration Saturday, Oct. 24, gather with Autumn Trails royalty. Pictured in the back row, from left, are “Scarecrow,” mustache division winner; Grant Ewert, goatee division winner; and Jackie Young, beard division winner. In front, from left, are Londynn Brown-Truett, Kinslee Torres and Rownan Parton.

Autumn Trails car parade draws crowds to downtown Winnsboro

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The sounds of vintage engines, classic “ahooga” horns and modern high-performance vehicles filled downtown Winnsboro Saturday as the annual Autumn Trails car parade brought more than 100 vehicles …

Commemorative pecan tree to mark America’s 250th anniversary at Jim Hogg City Park

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A commemorative pecan tree will be planted at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman Saturday, Oct. 31, in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary. The tree will be planted in front of the park’s …

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Mineola Library Notes

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Happy Halloween! OK, it’s still a few days away, but we wanted you to know we will be downtown outside the Historic Select Theater passing out treats. We hope to see you there. The weather should …

Pickin’ Parlor organizer Amye Cox performs during the group’s gathering Friday, Oct. 23, at the Beckham Hotel in Mineola.

Pickin’ Parlor returns to Beckham Hotel, honors DeFoore’s legacy

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Music and fellowship are returning to the Beckham Hotel in Mineola as Amye Cox works to revive the Pickin’ Parlor in honor of her longtime friend and guitar teacher, the late John DeFoore. For …

Members of the Mineola High School color guard pose for a group photo. Pictured in front from left are seniors Cayden Jones, Jenny Mendoza, Ashley Aldama and Kylee McVey. Back row, from left, are Emily Reyes, Kate Psalidas, Peyton Kenny, Kaylee Cook, Isaac Acevedo, Jacklyn Lopez, Emma Read, Gracie Slaton, Madylyn Seaton, Stella Straznicky, Maggie Lilly and Coach Gonzalez.

Sound of the Swarm strikes again: Mineola band advances to state

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Mineola High School’s Sound of the Swarm is headed back to San Antonio after taking first place at the UIL Class 3A Area C marching contest Saturday, Oct. 24, in Whitehouse. The band will compete …

Evan and Joe Wayne Reynolds stand with Quitman High School band director Michael Barron following the UIL area marching competition Saturday, Oct. 24, in Whitehouse. The Proud Blue Band earned a trip to the state marching contest Nov. 4, marking its first state appearance in 40 years. Joe Wayne was a member of the band when it last advanced to state in 1986.

Father, son headed to state with Quitman band 40 years apart

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When Joe Wayne Reynolds marched with the Quitman Proud Blue Band at the state marching contest in 1986, he had no idea that 40 years later his son would have the same opportunity. Joe Wayne, a 1990 …

Left, Mineola’s Laynee Stanley (15) goes up for a spike against Edgewood during district volleyball action.

Mineola splits district matches, prepares for playoffs

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The Mineola Lady Jackets closed out district volleyball play last week with a win over Edgewood and a loss to Eustace, finishing the regular season at 22-15 overall and 8-4 in district play. Mineola …

WR Kash Noble hauled in seven passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns in the Red Raiders’ 59-23 win over Mount Vernon.

Red Raiders pummel Mount Vernon

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Winnsboro romped over Mount Vernon 59-23 in the Highway 37 rivalry game Oct. 23 at Red Raider Stadium. The Raiders scored six second-quarter touchdowns in a rout that made it five victories in a row …

Quitman’s Addison Sapp (8) serves the ball during the Lady Bulldogs’ recent Senior Night volleyball match at Delbert Ballard Gymnasium.

Quitman closes district play with win over Prairiland

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The Quitman Lady Bulldogs finished district volleyball play with a 3-0 win over Prairiland Friday, Oct. 23, after falling to Mount Vernon in five sets earlier in the week. Quitman lost to Mount …

Quitman’s Colsten Smith (7) carries the ball as teammates Ben Boiclair (36), Brandon Samaniego (21) and Logan Davis (3) help lead the play.

Bulldogs fall in heartbreaking double overtime

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The Quitman Bulldogs’ playoff chances took a hit Friday night in a heartbreaking 25-19 double-overtime loss to the Prairiland Patriots. The Patriots took an early 7-0 lead, but the Bulldogs fought …

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Player Spotlight: Mineola Sr. Madison Snook

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Madison Snook, 18, has made the most of her senior year at Mineola High School, staying involved in theater, band, academics and community service. The daughter of Melissa Snook, a Mineola Primary …

Left, Hawkins’ Ava Ellison (3) sends the ball over the net as Alba-Golden’s Campbell Shrum (20) and Averi Stevenson (11) go up for the block.

Hawkins splits district matches, prepares for playoffs

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The Hawkins Lady Hawks split their final two district volleyball matches last week, sweeping Big Sandy before falling to Alba-Golden in four sets. Hawkins traveled to Big Sandy Tuesday, Oct. 20, and …

Yantis sophomore Hailey Terrell (#5) bumps the ball during volleyball action at the Lady Owls’ home gym.

Yantis Volleyball

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Winnsboro color guard member Avery Chapman sweeps her flag across the field during the Red Raider Band’s performance at the UIL area marching competition Saturday, Oct. 24.

Winnsboro band headed back to state after missing out last year

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Last year, Winnsboro’s Big, Bad Band from Raiderland missed qualifying for state by one place. Saturday, the band made sure that didn’t happen again. Winnsboro finished third in the UIL Class 3A …

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Mineola Chamber Directory 2025-26

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