Tillmon Cooke, a retired teacher, and Mathew Greer, an actor and Mineola native, will be the speakers. more

Recommendations will be taken through March 2. Nominations may be e- mailed to Cleottice@gmail.com or mailed to Jackie Bowling, Mineola Lions Club P.O. Box 145 Mineola, TX 75773 by Feb. 27. more

“The Old People Are Revolting” hits the stage Friday night, Feb. 15, as Lake Country Playhouse begins its 2019 season. Performances run Feb. 17, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24. Friday and Saturday night shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees beginning at 2 p.m. more

Last week, Wood County commissioners approved the advertisement of bids to move an existing house and other structures from county property for a new early voting annex. The structure is located at 207 South Smart Street in Quitman. The annex will be used for early voting and house information technology offices. more

Scammers told the victim that that a lot of money and a car had been won and had the victim send them cash for various reasons to obtain the car and the money. more

Lara Hope’s Gold Hope Duo will perform at The Espinoza Music Academy, 104 N. Johnson St. in Mineola Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. more

Wood County Electric Co-op is hosting a blood drive and Quitman Elementary School will host a father-daughter dance. more

The vision of Miracle League is to remove barriers that keep children with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and let them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. more

Family and friends gathered for a wonderful 50th anniversary brunch at the Fort Worth Club in downtown Fort Worth. Robert and Minnie would like to thank all of their family and friends for making this occasion a memory they will treasure forever. more