Thanks to all the great volunteers and staff who manned the library while we went to the Texas Library Association’s Annual Conference! I have heard nothing but positive words for the way everyone … more

The piles of brush and leaves continue to grow as we ready the gardens for their spring debut. Unfortunately, the feral hogs were not notified of this grand annual event. Under the leaves and brush … more

Celebrate National Library Week April 8-14, with the Quitman Public Library! This year marks the 60th anniversary of the first National Library Week event sponsored in 1958. It is a time for extra … more

March came in like a lion and went out like a lamb. The weather this past week has been just glorious. Makes you want to get out and do something out of doors. The library has books on plants and … more

Many drivers and others witnessed a real-life news event unfolding as a high-speed pursuit that began at Lake Hawkins whipped through Mineola and Wood County, and then ended two counties north Friday … more

It took a little work with the scissors, but Mineola Middle School students snipped a red ribbon at lunchtime Friday celebrating the completion of a greenhouse that will make the process of learning … more

Since the start of the 2018 school year CNN reported 17 school shooting incidents nation-wide where a person was hurt or killed according to an article on CNN.com. Currently the Mineola School Board … more

More than 300 people came to Mineola this weekend to get on Amtrak, sample a little wine as they rode to Fort Worth and then returned on Sunday. The event got off to a late start. The train, which … more

The First United Methodist Church of Quitman will host a non-denominational Communitywide Prayer Walk Good Friday from noon to 5 p.m. “This is a self-guided time to quietly pray, reflect and … more

Circus Saurus is coming to Mineola for one day this week as one of the only opportunities to see live elephants in town. The circus will be held at the Mineola Civic Center on 1150 Newsom Street … more