Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Feb. 13, 6:58 p.m., 1245 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola; Feb. 14, 3:13 p.m., 5058 FM 1801, Mineola; Feb. 15, 2:16 a.m., 1702 N. Newsom St., Mineola; Feb. 15, noon, 405 Goodson … more

Feb. 13 8:35 p.m. A resident on W. Blair St. reported someone throwing something at his front door. An officer responded to the area but observed no one around the residence. Bricks were located … more

Feb. 5  7:05 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2233 near Mineola to an assault. This case has been forwarded to investigators. 11:31 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to Beaulah St. in … more

Keeley Glidewell, 16, a junior at Quitman High School, will represent Wood County Electric Co-op at the Government in Action Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. in June. She is the daughter of Stephanie and John Harrell of Pickton and Danyel Glidewell of Quitman. more

A Honor Roll 9th grade Helena Buatista-Mathias, Jacob Johnson, Travis Matthews, Sarah Smith. more

Wood County shoppers paid $100,000 more in sales taxes in December 2019 than in December 2018. more

A man is defined by the company he keeps. Ask Mineola student-coach Jaylon Harper about any aspect of his life, and he will patiently list the individuals, by name, who have made a positive impact on him. It is a novel way to speak about one’s life, and it is brilliant in its truthfulness. more

It started on her grandmother’s back porch. In between chores and school and play, she would steal up in a quiet spot and listen. What unfolded was like treasure to a young girl. Stories of the homestead and a community and relatives, some personally known and some known only in story, fueled her imagination. more

Mineola is getting a new leaf truck. more

The city of Mineola’s social media and political activity policies for employees came under scrutiny Monday, prompting one city council member to call for policies to be amended to prevent future abuse through social media. more

Mineola ISD police are seeking information on the theft of copper wiring from at least three of the softball field light poles at Mineola High School. more

Winnsboro physician Dr. David C. Murley, was honored with a proclamation Tuesday morning during the Wood County commissioners’ meeting for his years of dedicated service to the county. Murley served as Wood County’s medical director for nearly 50 years and has retired. more