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402nd District Court handles criminal cases

The following criminal cases have been handled recently in 402nd District Court. Motions March 27 Margaret Lanette Gunter, Canton, possession of a controlled substance (PCS) penalty group 1 … more

Attaway to speak at state conference

James Attaway, Quitman city administrator and Quitman Development Corp. executive director, has been invited to present at this year’s Texas City Management Association (TCMA) annual conference … more

Co-op awards 12 scholarships

Wood County Electric Cooperative (WCEC) has awarded $17,000 in “Power My World” scholarships to 12 deserving area students. These went to high school seniors in the co-op’s 9-county … more

AGISD facility study completed

Following last Monday’s school board meeting, Alba-Golden ISD Superintendent Shelby Davidson remarked, “It is truly heartening to watch our students succeed across the whole spectrum of … more
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AGHS one-act play achieves record success

There were 180 class 2A schools competing statewide in the 2024 One-act Play (OAP). As of last week 24 remained in competition – with the theater department of Alba-Golden High School among … more
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Downtown celebration to assist restaurant owner

The downtown Mineola business community will come together on Saturday to help one of its own. Caring on Commerce will be a benefit for one of the owners of Dizzy Daqs restaurant. … more

UT Health Quitman nurse honored for care

Tracy Whinery, BSN, RN, received the DAISY Award for outstanding patient care at UT Health Quitman last week.   Whinery, a wound care nurse, received the nomination from a patient who also … more

Annual show celebrates art

Alyce Leard summed it up simply. “It really is a celebration,” she exclaimed.   The Painters Guild coordinator at the Mineola League of the Arts (MLOTA) took time out of a very busy … more
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QISD purchases new science curriculum

After a presentation by Quitman Elementary School Principal Kelli Fortner, the Quitman School Board decided to purchase a new science curriculum for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. … more
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Early voting starts Monday for city and school elections

Early voting begins Monday, April 22 for a handful of Wood County city and school elections to be held May 4. The city of Mineola, Mineola ISD, city of Hawkins and city of Winnsboro have … more

MISD security measures approved by school board

The Mineola School Board approved a pair of security measures Monday. Sixty security cameras and 37 controlled access doors for the new primary school campus were approved for $131,201 from KLC … more
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Commissioners OK new policies for lake construction

Wood County commissioners addressed a growing problem around the county’s four lakes Tuesday. Updates to the application process for pier and boathouse permits met approval. … more
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Mineola Fire Department Report

Power line down: April 4, 3:25 p.m., N. Pacific; April 9, 12:03 p.m., Wood at Carolyn. EMS assist: April 5, 10:48 a.m., Second St.; April 6, 12:18 p.m., CR 2262; April 8, 11:46 a.m., W. Blair. … more

Mineola Police Report

April 6 2:55 p.m., information, E. Hwy. 80, stolen trailer located. 5:08 p.m., civil matter, 300 Greenville, questions about gun and motorized scooter. 5:35 p.m., public assist, 600 … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

April 3 Cpl. Rapp, disturbance, CR 2146; victim advised by phone boyfriend intentionally ran 4-wheeler into tree, then stated he was fine, was not intentional, male advised he was fine, did not … more

QDC OKs funds for chamber

The Quitman Development Corp.(QDC) voted Monday to approve a resolution which will initiate a Business Development and Retention Services Agreement with the Quitman Chamber of Commerce. The … more
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Quitman Junior High Honor Roll

3rd Nine Weeks A Honor Roll 6th Grade   Brady Bess, Makayla Griffith, Millie Jordan, Kaleb Pearsall, Jennabella Till 7th Grade Austin Hardin-Letterman, Lola Hayes, Kenna … more

Mineola Elementary Honor Roll

3rd Nine Weeks A Honor Roll 3rd Grade Adelyn Adams, Ava Arbter, Lilly Best, Jase Blackwell, Caysen Brooks, Eli Calixto, Kayelee Cobb, Destiny Crawford, Tanner Harris, Kyle Herring, … more

Marchman Garden Club plans programs

The January meeting of the Fennie Marchman Garden Club started the 2024 schedule with a review of upcoming programs and activities.   The club participated in the Sorelle Farms/Bob Wells … more

Reception set for high school art contest

The 10th Annual High School Art Competition and Exhibition will be presented by Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) at 200 Market St. from April 6-27. The reception to celebrate the artists will … more
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