The Harry Meredith Special made its inaugural run Wednesday afternoon at Iron Horse Square Park in Mineola. The miniature train will be a permanent fixture at Iron Horse Square Park on West Front … more

In a special meeting last week, Wood County commissioners approved an emergency expenditure for repairs to the boiler system at the jail. “We’ve been patching up the boiler system, which is … more

Infrastructure planning dominated the Dec. 3 Alba regular city council meeting. City Attorney Jim McLeroy and Schaumburg & Polk project manager Travis Reed contributed to substantive discussions … more

Patients in need of primary care in Northeast Texas have a new resource at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Mineola with the addition of Amarina O’Byrne, FNP. “In the Mineola area and around Northeast … more

The year is winding down quickly. Do you need some inspiration for a holiday meal or a craft? Stop by the Library and see if we have a book that can help solve your dilemma. Our annual board … more

Those of us who volunteer at the Quitman Arboretum would like to wish our friends and neighbors a merry Christmas and happy holiday season. Your support and continued appreciation of our efforts to … more

Most of the country has put their gardens to sleep by December, not to be revisited until spring. But in East Texas, we’re so glad for the break from the summer heat that we will start a new garden … more

Families in Wood County served by Monarch Utilities, a subsidiary of SouthWest Water Company, received ready-to-cook food baskets for Thanksgiving this year as part of the Project Wishbone program … more

The Pct. 2 Wood County Constable’s Office is hoping to save lives with the use of a new firearm and special ammo and free survival training to local law enforcement.  The gun looks a little … more

A holiday message from Chief Chuck Bittner As the holiday season approaches us quickly, so does the temptation of the criminal element in every community. The Mineola Police Department reminds you … more