Congressman Lance Gooden and State Senator Bryan Hughes were welcomed to Mineola by the Rotary Club at the weekly meeting and lunch on Monday, Dec. 2. more

The annual Wood County 4-H Food Show was held recently with 4-H members exhibiting skills in the Food/Nutrition project. more

After a manhunt in Lindale, Thomas Sweet was caught and arrested in Hawkins by Hawkins Police Sgt. James Hildebrand and Wood County Constable Kelly Smith with canine Juma. more

Forest, woods or wildland fire – Dec. 3, 4:36 p.m., FM 17, Alba (assist with plow). Grass fire – Dec. 1, 2:49 p.m., 3520 FM 1255, Grand Saline; Dec. 1, 3:17 p.m., 250 CR 2667, … more

Nov. 19 Officer Corbin Hanner took a report of identity theft. A man stated he discovered a credit card had been obtained in his name and gave information about the person he felt was responsible … more

Nov. 26 2:15 a.m. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 779 near Quitman. Charles King, 40, of Crossroads was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.  9:02 a.m. Deputies were … more

The Lake Country Republican Club awarded four local high school students scholarships at their meeting Monday, Dec. 2. more

For children 14-20 interested in law enforcement, Wood County Explorers Program would be a great learning opportunity for them.  more

Two requests from Wood County District Clerk Donna Huston were approved last week by Wood County commissioners. They were a lease agreement with Xerox and an agreement with Precision Micrographics … more

Judge Alfonso Charles denied a motion by plaintiff Brian Smale who submitted the motion for sanctions against 402nd District Judge Jeffrey Fletcher and Court Coordinator Kim Carpenter. more

The final round of interviews is underway this week for the position of Mineola school district superintendent. more

Retirement benefits for City of Alba employees got a big boost with recent action by the city council Dec. 2. more