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Alba-Golden teachers qualify for incentives

Twenty-seven Alba-Golden teachers will receive just over $207,000 in teacher incentive allotments (TIA) for the school year 2024-25, it was disclosed at the Alba-Golden School Board meeting May 12. … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 5/22/25 11:10 AM

County residents among record TJC graduates

Tyler Junior College achieved a new milestone on Friday, May 9 with a record 1,689 graduates crossing the stage to earn nearly 2,000 awards during Spring 2025 commencement. Graduates from Wood … more

5/22/25 11:05 AM

Area high schools planning 2025 graduation exercises

Alba-Golden, Mineola, Quitman and Yantis have high school graduation ceremonies scheduled this week and next. Mineola and Quitman will be watching the weather Friday, May 23. … more

5/22/25 11:02 AM

Morrison and Louderman head up AGHS Class of ‘25

Will Louderman explained that he started helping his grandfather, Phil Jones, harvest sweet potatoes as soon as he could reach the conveyor. That was his first step into agriculture in Wood County. … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 5/22/25 11:01 AM

Morrison and Louderman head up AGHS Class of ‘25

It is quite common for an adult to describe a youngster by saying, “Oh, they have a strong curiosity.” It is one of the things that parents say, similar to “the child has an ear for … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 5/22/25 11:01 AM

Mineola ISD school board recognizes staff and students of the month

Mineola ISD students and staff recognized at Monday’s school board meeting: Primary school: Mason Marder and Madisyn Williams, pre-K and Head Start; Maya Alvarado and Jesus Mendez, … more

5/15/25 08:12 AM

Quitman students getting hands-on construction experience

You’re driving by Quitman high school, and you slow down and do a double-take. Is that…a pretty, gray, brand-new house sitting inside the school gates? Yes – yes, … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 5/15/25 08:09 AM

MISD Board welcomes new member

Mineola School Board welcomed a new member Monday, handed out numerous recognitions and began the process of transitioning to summer as the 2024-25 school year winds down. Kendall Banks joins … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/15/25 08:06 AM

Hughes, Smith leading MHS

Olivia Hughes and Sarah Smith will lead the Mineola High School Class of 2025 as its top graduates when they cross the stage on Friday, May 23. more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/15/25 08:05 AM

Baker, Soldevilla top QHS class

Both of Quitman ISD’s top two 2025 graduates plan to go into the medical field, and both intend to have a specialty in pediatric medicine. more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 5/15/25 08:05 AM

Locals among spring grads for UT-Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler recognized spring 2025 degree candidates during the spring 2025 commencements May 2-3 at the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. Wood County residents … more

5/8/25 08:20 AM

UT-Tyler students earn media awards

Students at The University of Texas at Tyler earned 60 awards at this year’s Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Convention. more

5/8/25 08:20 AM

Four-time all-stater earns Buzz award

Mineola High School senior Emily Miller has one more accolade to add to her list of achievements. The Mineola School Board recognized Miller as the recipient of the monthly Buzz’s Ultimate … more

5/8/25 08:19 AM

Mineola ISD fiesta drew around 200 families for Spanish-speaking event

Mineola ISD’s third annual Fiesta event provided close to 200 Spanish-speaking families with information, food and prizes on Friday, April 25. The event was exclusively in Spanish with … more

5/8/25 08:15 AM

Hudsons continue to benefit community

Kindness Kottage and Mineola ISD technology each received a donation of $5,504 as the 2025 recipients of the Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation. The Hudson Foundation was established in … more

5/8/25 08:12 AM

Quitman ISD bond issues approved by wide margin

With early voting totals tabulated, the two bond propositions by the Quitman Independent School District are well ahead. Prop. 1 was passing 352-159 and Prop. 2 by a 337-177 count. Early … more

5/3/25 08:45 PM

McKinney named to college honor society

Amanda McKinney of Quitman was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at East … more

5/1/25 08:30 AM

MISD to explore daycare and cosmetology

The possibility of a school-district sponsored daycare and a new career pathway for cosmetology were discussed by the Mineola School Board Monday. Each will require further study, including … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/1/25 08:24 AM

Schools get delayed grades

It’s been two years and eight months since the Texas Education Agency has released any public school district accountability ratings, which have been tied up in lawsuits. more

5/1/25 08:22 AM

Eight Mineola FFA teams to compete at state

Eight Mineola FFA teams have qualified for state at the Area 6 CDE Contest at East Texas A&M University recently. State contests are held April 24-25 and May 3. Career Development … more

4/24/25 08:24 AM