This year’s Mineola Kiwanis chili cook off will be held later than usual and in a different location in response to COVID health and safety restrictions. The cook off is set Friday, April 22 at the Mineola Civic Center. more

The Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens spring plant sale is Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17, in the gardens surrounding the historic 1869 Stinson House, 175 Governor Hogg Pkwy. in Quitman. more

Third Nine Weeks, 6th - 12th grades more

Toasted Bunz Tanning and Boutique at 310 East Goode St. Suite E in Quitman had a ribbon cutting celebration with Quitman Chamber of Commerce March 27. They offer not only tanning, but custom services … more

Wood County Commissioners approved two proclamations Tuesday concerning Crime Victims Rights Week April 18-24 and April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. more

Executive Director Rodney Kieke informed the QDC board that a 40-acre tract had been purchased just east of the Quitman city limits in the area of Highway 154 and County Road 3204. more

According to Mineola Pilot Club president, Christine Spofford, “Our second year to partner with Lake Country Playhouse in a murder mystery dinner was successful in raising money for both our groups. At this point we think it will be around $6,000-$7,000.” more

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office responded to a car in the water at Lake Hawkins on Wednesday, April 7. more

Building fire: April 4, 19:22 p.m., 1575 FM 1799, Mineola. more

12:08 a.m., drunken male, N. Pacific, man who appears intoxicated urinating in alley, unable to locate. more

Deputy Jonah Croney was dispatched to FM 515 for a reckless driver. more

The Jake Wilson Memorial Foundation 4th Annual Amateur Open Team Tournament will be held May 1 with headquarters at the Minnow Bucket Marina on State Hwy. 154. more