The Rotary Club of Mineola celebrated its 82nd year of existence Friday, Nov. 18. Members at last week’s meeting included, from left, Frank Taylor, Kraig Yarbrough, Lou Steele, Mark Anderson, … more

The Wood County Child Welfare Board and Child Protection Board honored past members for their service Oct. 3 at Jim Hogg Park in Quitman by having a brick in their name placed on the walkway to the … more

The Lake Country Classics Car Club donated $500 to the Wood County Child Protective Board for the Rainbow Room at their last Cars and Coffee event Saturday until next spring. more

In this year alone, more than 350 children in northeast Texas have been victims of child sexual and physical abuse or neglect, the majority of whom are girls ages six to twelve. more

Giving trees have been placed in several locations to benefit Mineola Caring & Sharing. more

The Quitman Future Farmers of America celebrated Thanksgiving a little early last week with a scrumptious meal featuring fried turkeys with all the trimmings. more

Hugs and salutes are simple gestures. Hugs express love and sometimes provide comfort. Salutes convey respect and can show gratitude.

Those at the Quilts of Valor presentation Friday morning at Stitchin’ Heaven in Quitman witnessed these meaningful motions in their sincerest forms. more

To honor the anniversary of the Daughters of the American Revolution founding on Oct 11, 1895, chapters and individuals are encouraged to engage in meaningful service projects in their communities … more

The Mineola High School Class of 1962 had a reunion on Saturday, Nov. 5. Class members attending were, from left, Letrice Kemp Brown, Mary Lou Oglesby Maxfield, Barry Head, Jerrie Lou Wilhite … more

The Rose Hill Community Food Pantry held a ribbon cutting with the Mineola Chamber of Commerce last week for its new location off U.S. Hwy. 80 west of Mineola. Bill and Kris Ware did the honors and … more

Records of all shapes, sizes and speeds could be found Saturday at the annex across the street from the Select Theater in Mineola. Young and old alike came to browse through the hundreds of albums … more

The 43rd annual Quitman High School Veteran’s Day Assembly was highlighted by speeches from David and Michael Gonyea, brothers who served in the United States Marines. They own Minute Man Ordnance Company in Quitman along with Michael’s wife Stephanie.  more