The Mineola High School band was formally presented its Sudler Shield during its concert last Thursday in Lindale. The students performed the music they will present at the Texas Music Educators … more

Wood County has earned a 2019 Excellence in Safety Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) for its record of excellence in involvement and commitment to safety in … more

Wood County and its incorporated cities have entered into an agreement with Emergency Communications Network, Inc (ECN) for the use of its Code Red Emergency Notification system. This system, … more

The Mineola Historical Museum will host “Then and Now,” a Black History Month Program on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Addie McFarland Center, 708 Stone Street. more

Mineola City Council took a look at problem drainage areas around the city in a workshop Monday. more

Alba-Golden and Mineola school districts drew a bevy of candidates for the May school board elections. more

The city of Mineola will consider a grant partnership for career and technical education next month with the Mineola school district. more

Quitman Rotary Club students of the month are Rylie Flanagan and Shelby Hayes for December and Jaci Coley and River Chaney for January. more

Mineola Chamber of Commerce President Yvonne Maddox congratulated Betty Bywater on being named the chamber’s top volunteer for 2019 during the annual awards dinner last Thursday. more

Wood County 4-H members took home some of the top awards at the recent District 4-H Food Show in Palestine. The members prepared their food entry and were judged in an interview setting on their … more

Wood County Commissioners adopted a proclamation naming January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. more

Mineola Police Department now offers child safety seat checks with a certified technician.

National Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Certification Training is a 3-day program of Safe Kids Worldwide. more